News & Updates
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Tango/Greenphire Updates
Tango RASR Update
Beginning February 16, all Tango requests must be submitted in RASR. For details, view  the Tango RASR First Look Webinar.
Tango/Greenphire Office Hours
OVCR hosts sessions for Q&A and registration is not required. Join sessions each Wednesday and view the event page to find dates and times.
January 28 from 9-10 AM | February 4 from 3-4 PM | February 11 from 9-10 AM
February 18 from 3-4 PM | February 25 from 9-10 AM
Resources & Contacts
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Beginning in 2026, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Pre-Audit team is implementing ongoing early monthly deadlines for campus journals.
Starting January 25, 2026, per National Institutes of Health (NIH) NOT-OD-26-018, Common Forms for Biographical Sketch (Biosketch) and Other Support will be required.
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Federal Updates & OVCR Resources
 The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) offers resources and guidance on swiftly changing Federal guidelines and requirements. The February Office Hour will be announced soon.
Stay Updated
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Training Opportunities
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ReAdOn: Research Administrator Training
The ReAdOn training series will provide an introductory overview of the full research administration lifecycle, from proposal development to award closeout, and will incorporate topics in ethics, compliance, and research security.
Session Dates & Times
February 4 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Session 1: Program Overview and Ethics, Compliance, and Security in Research
February 11 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 2 : OSP Overview and Proposals
February 18 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 3: Award Execution and Post-Award Actions
February 25 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 4: Award and Project Management through Closeout
While the series is especially beneficial for new research administrators, anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the research administration landscape at UNC is encouraged to attend. Registration is required. |
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February Training Event Highlights
February 16 - Conversation Around Authorship Disputes
The School of Medicine Research Administration, Improvement, Strategy & Education (RAISE) office will host Eric Everett, Director of Research Integrity, Ethics and Education, for a lunchtime discussion about authorship disputes, February 16 at Noon. Registration is required.
February 19 - Summer Salary Calculator Training
Join an informative session on navigating summer salary calculations. Event is facilitated by UNC Payroll, OSP, and College of Arts and Sciences Research Support & Finance Teams, February 19 at 11 AM. Registration is required.
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Carolina RAPiDs Foundations Core courses are now available in Carolina Talent! Visit our RAPiDs page for more information on how to enroll.
The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a web-based training package on issues relating to human subjects research.
The NCURA Lifecycle of the Award webinar series offers training on several broad research administration topics relevant to research institutions.
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Ask OSP
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Q: How do I budget charges for shipping and equipment?
A: When budgeting for Capital Equipment: Always combine shipping with the purchase price and charge the total capitalized cost to the equipment account code.
When budgeting for Supplies: Include shipping with the supply cost unless the shipment combines items for multiple purposes/recipients. If the exact shipping cost cannot be easily and accurately attributed to the specific supply item, then separate the shipping cost from the supply account code.
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In Other News
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2026 Research Insights Survey Is Open
Help shape the future of research support at UNC–Chapel Hill! The 2026 Research Insights Survey, led by OVCR Research Compliance Services, invites researchers and research staff and administrators to share  their day-to-day experiences with research support and compliance.
- Takes about 15 minutes
- Confidential responses
- Covers training and policies, processes, and safeguards
- Open through February 17
Your feedback highlights what’s working and where improvements are needed across the research enterprise. Please complete the survey by February 17 and make your voice heard. Visit the RCC website for more information.
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Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has established a new mileage rate increase to 72.5 cents per mile when a personal vehicle must be used.
The CERTIFI Committee — a partnership between Finance and Operations and Information Technology that oversees eCommerce compliance for the University — hosts office hours the first Tuesday of every month at noon.
Employee tax year 2025 Form W-2 is now available in the ConnectCarolina Self Service menu. Employees who did not opt out of receiving paper 2025 W-2s will have their printed forms mailed through the U.S. Postal Service.
2026 NC RAA Conference Update
2026 NC Research Administrators Alliance (NC RAA) conference will be held July 20-21 at the Friday Center. Planning committee seeks volunteers to help plan this year's event.
UNC IRB Analyst or Reliance Analysts offer recurring Office Hours for Researchers or Study Coordinators that have questions related to IRB studies or Reliance. Registration is required. Type "IRB Analyst Office Hours" in search for a list of upcoming sessions.
As part of the Travel and Expense (T&E) Project, and guided by campus feedback collected earlier this year, several improvements that have been implemented or will be available soon in Concur.
The Research Compliance Committee (RCC) invites members of the UNC research community to attend its upcoming quarterly meeting on January 30 from 1–2 PM, held via Zoom. These open meetings provide an opportunity to stay informed about research compliance developments and engage in campus-wide discussion. Meeting details will be provided upon registration.
Dates in February and May have been announced for Training for Human Subjects Personnel new to UNC. Upon completion of training, participants will demonstrate knowledge of Human Subjects Research rules and regulations, as well as knowledge of the UNC research landscape and research study startup processes. Attendees or their managers can register in Carolina Talent.
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News & Updates Across UNC
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