The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Winter 2024: Issue 38

News & Updates

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As part of our continuous improvement efforts, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), is asking you to rate your satisfaction with current processes and interactions with our office. Read more about this year's survey

Survey extended to January 3, 2025.

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Updated Guidance on Postdoctoral Salary

In response to recent announcements from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) about minimum salary amounts for postdoctoral fellows (postdoc), the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is offering clarifying guidance. Read More

Training Opportunities

Carolina RAPiDs

Carolina RAPiDs Foundations Core courses are now available in Carolina Talent! Visit our RAPiDs page for more information on how to access and enroll.


CITI Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a web-based training package on issues relating to human subjects research.
 

NCURA Award Lifecycle Webinar

The NCURA Lifecycle of the Award webinar series offers training on several broad research administration topics relevant to research institutions. 

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OSP Form Reminders 

Remember that you must download all OSP forms in order to access them. Once downloaded, you can access the form via your Downloads folder or by dragging it from the folder onto your desktop. 

OSP forms are updated frequently. Please check the OSP Forms & Tools page frequently to ensure that you are using the most up-to-date version.

 

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  • Budget Revision 
  • Prior Approval Request (PAR)
  • RDMC Basic Services Fee Waiver Request
  • RCD Rate Development Worksheets
  • NIH Loan Repayment Certification Form

Q: How can I find new funding opportunities? 
A: The Concept & Funding section of the Award Lifecycle provides information to assist with locating new funding opportunities. 


Q: What is the deadline for getting proposals to OSP?
A: Proposals are due at a minimum of 5 days prior to the sponsor's submittal deadline. Please see Operating Standard 300.03 - Deadlines for Proposal Submission to University Offices for information on deadlines for proposal submission.

Have a question that you can't find on the FAQs page? Submit your questions by clicking the button below. 
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In Other News

Preparing for NIH Application Changes Decorative Image

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that multiple changes affecting extramural applications and reviews are slated for 2025. The resources listed below can help you prepare for the changes ahead.

Retirement of DocuSign for HSR and Part 11Decorative Image Consenting 

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) will retire DocuSign for all Human Subjects Research (HSR) and Part 11 consenting in the coming months.  Read More

 

New Policy: Use of Electronic Signatures for Essential Documents

The Clinical Research Compliance Office has announced a new policy on the use of electronic signatures for essential documents in Clinical Research.  Read More

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ETA Requirement for UK Travel 

Effective January 8, 2025, travel to the United Kingdom will require the completion of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Read More

Register for the Next RAPP Session


Research Administration Peer-to-Peer (RAPP) will hold its next session on January 23, 2025, at Noon. Click below to register and receive meeting details.

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What is RAPP? 

The Research Administrators Peer-to-PeerRAPP logo (RAPP) group seeks to create a community of practice for research administrators and others involved in research administration across campus to improve both our individual experiences and the management of sponsored programs across campus by providing:  

  • a forum for discussion and an open exchange of ideas;  
  • an information network for policies, procedures, and sponsor guidelines; and  
  • networking opportunities for research administration professionals across campus.   

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Wishing all a safe and happy holiday break! 

As a reminder, the University is closed
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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