News & Updates
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Effort Certification Reminder
All PAATs to true-up effort statements for the July to December 2020 effort certification period must be in OSR's Worklist by  5:00 pm on Friday, May 28, 2021. Any PAATs, which are not in OSR’s Worklist by the deadline, will not be allowed to direct charge a PS Project ID and must be cost-shared on non-sponsored funds in order to true-up the effort statement.
In an effort to expedite the true-up process we kindly request that a note be entered on the PAAT to identify that the request is related to truing up an effort statement. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact OSR Effort Reporting ecrt_help@unc.edu.
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Lance Underwood - New Assistant Director of Research Administration
We are pleased to announce Lance Underwood as a new Assistant Director of Research Administration in the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR). Continue
New Billable Per Unit (BPU) Projects
Learn more about this new process and related guidance for identifying and managing Billable Per Unit (BPU) projects. Continue
Change in Links for OSR Operating Standards
Effective May 1, 2021, Operating Standards and Procedures for the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) were officially migrated to a new University repository for policies, standards, and procedures. Continue
Changes Coming to Student Payments
Beginning August 2021, payments for student stipends, scholarships, fellowships, awards, or any other payments that directly benefit education-related expenses for undergraduate or graduate students will be entered in GradStar. Continue
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Research Spotlight
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Research UNCovered showcases the many faces of research at Carolina, from undergraduate students to faculty, across all disciplines.
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Training Opportunities
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New Billable Per Unit Project Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the new BPU project process and also allowed campus users an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions.
COVID-19 Impacts Webinar Series
The COVID-19 Impacts Webinar Series seeks to provide clear guidance to research administrators as they manage projects during these uncertain times.
Science and Security Webinar Series
The Science and Security Webinar Series seeks to provide up-to-date guidance on managing projects in a cooperative and secure manner.
NCURA Award Lifecycle Webinar
The NCURA Lifecycle of the Award webinar series offers training on several broad research administration topics relevant to research institutions.
Carolina RAPiDs Foundations Training
OSR Carolina RAPiDs (Research Administration Professional instructional Development system) is designed to provide a comprehensive training program for research administrators at UNC.
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Staff Updates
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Research Administration
Lance Underwood Assistant Director of Research Administration
Adam Decatur Sponsored Projects Specialist
Derek DeLong Sponsored Projects Specialist
Lindsey McLean Sponsored Projects Specialist
Sponsored Projects Accounting
Heather Keck Sponsored Projects Accountant
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Did You Know?
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Q: What is a Billable Per Unit (BPU) Project?
A: Billable Per Unit (BPU) projects are defined as contracts that provide for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services rendered during a fixed period, not to exceed a funding ceiling (“up to” amount) or a price per supply/service (“per unit” amount), as specified in the agreement.
Q: Who invoices BPU projects?
A: The department is responsible for invoicing all BPU projects. Click here for more guidance.
Q: How will I know it's a BPU project in RAMSeS?
A: BPU projects established April 2021 and after, will have a 6xxxxxx PS Project ID.
For more frequently asked questions, see our FAQs page. To submit your questions to OSR, click the 'Ask OSR' button below.
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In Other News
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Fiscal Year-End Closing Dates
The final dates for transactions to post to Fiscal Year 2021 have been released. Please keep in mind May 28th and June 18th for OSR related transactions. Continue
World Travel System Launched
Effective immediately, all new airfare requests created in CABS will be booked through our new travel agency partner, World Travel, Inc. Continue
Cost Share Funding Requirement on Sponsored Projects
In order to appropriately balance cost share in ConnectCarolina, a new process is now in place that departments must complete when processing cost share. Continue
Revisions in NIH GPS
National Institutes of Health (NIH) released Notice NOT-OD-21-107 which announces the publication of the April 2021 revised NIH Grants Policy Statement. Continue
Overview and Demo of Concur Travel
A recording of the overview and demonstration of the new travel system, Concur Travel, is now available. The video covers the essentials of booking flights and using the expense reporting application. Continue
VCard Payment Method
For some vendors in ConnectCarolina, VCard has been set up as a new payment option. If you see VCard as the payment method, you will not be able to change the method of payment. Continue
Mid-Year Mileage Allowances Update 
For travel on or after April 1, 2021 mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage rate (56 cents per mile) regardless of the number of miles driven. Continue
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