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.
Resources & Contacts
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A new Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification (MFTRP) form has been added to the OSP Forms page to fulfill the NIH requirement for annual certification at the time of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR).
RAMSeS General Info screen now includes new questions to comply with Department of Justice security regulations surrounding bulk data and government-related data.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has updated its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Salary Cap for Grants & Cooperative Agreements (NOT-OD-26-034 and NOT-OD-26-038). Effective January 1, 2026, Executive Level II is $228,000.
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OSP Monthly Journal Deadline
Beginning in 2026, the OSP Pre-Audit team implemented ongoing early monthly deadlines for campus journals. These deadlines precede UNC Finance’s month-end close schedule to ensure OSP has adequate time to confirm journal transactions are appropriate for sponsored projects.
This month's deadline is March 24.
These dates are also posted as event reminders on the OSP webpage, where remaining deadlines for the calendar year will be updated.
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Behind the Research
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Passion, curiosity, dedication — and a community of 25,000+ researchers, students, and staff all working toward one goal: improving the lives of people in North Carolina and beyond.
The Behind the Research series will tell the stories of the people who push boundaries, the findings that change lives, and the funding that makes it all possible.
Follow along the stories behind Carolina's impactful discoveries. See the latest posts on UNC's Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
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Training Opportunities
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Save the Dates: Spring Symposium
Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The School of Medicine Research Administration Improvement, Strategy & Education (RAISE) Office and Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) are excited to host the Spring Symposium. This virtual event will offer introductory to intermediate-level knowledge and skills for campus research administrators and others involved in research activities. The Spring Symposium will offer sessions open to all participants, in addition to a dedicated track for School of Medicine (SOM) topics.
Call for Proposals
We are seeking proposals for general sessions and SOM track sessions. We encourage dynamic presenters to share their expertise by submitting a proposed topic or presentation by April 6.
Reach out to Symposium@unc.edu for suggestions or questions.
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RAPP - March Session
At this meeting, Research Administrator Peer-to-Peer (RAPP) members will highlight recent policy and procedure changes, share guidance, resources, and best practices for submitting multi-component applications with foreign partners to NIH.
Session Details
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
RAPP on MSTeams: bit.ly/RAPPteam
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NRP Research Conference
Please join the 2026 UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) Research Conference! This all-day, in-person event will have various presentations, breakout sessions, a poster session, and a panel discussion.
C onference Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Kirkland Auditorium, Koury Oral Health Sciences Building (385 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514)
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ResearchOn Reminders
The  OVCR developed ResearchOn, a suite of onboarding programs that include:
- ReAdOn for research administrators;
- TeamOn for PIs, faculty, and program/project managers; and
- LeadOn for departmental leadership
These programs are designed to promote a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and processes across UNC’s research enterprise.
ReAdOn sessions concluded in February 2026, and session materials are available on the ResearchOn webpage. TeamOn sessions are scheduled for May/June 2026; please submit your interest to receive notification when registration opens.
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RDMC Webinar: Upcoming NIH & NSF Data Management and Sharing Updates
Join the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) to learn more about upcoming NIH and NSF Data Management and Sharing policy updates.
Event Details
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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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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Reminder: Paying Independent Contractors
Independent Contractors (ICs) are consultants not affiliated with the University who are hired to provide specifically defined services for a limited period on a sponsored project. When paying ICs, it is important to submit the IC Voucher to the correct account code in a timely manner to ensure prompt and accurate payment.
523110 – IC fees
523120 – IC expenses (usually travel)
569471 – Companies/LLCs (outside parties only)
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In Other News
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Effective March 1, 2026, Bank of America will introduce step-up authentication using a One-Time Passcode (OTP) for qualifying card-not-present transactions.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released Policy Notice Supplement 2, which provides updates to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
Card and Check Pickup Location Change
Card and check pickup has relocated to Suite 3200 in the Administrative Office Building (AOB). P-Card and Travel and Expense (T&E) card pickup is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Accounts Payable check pickup is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.
The CERTIFI Committee — a partnership between Finance and Operations and Information Technology that oversees eCommerce compliance for the University — hosts Zoom office hours on the first Tuesday of every month at noon.
Clinical Research Partners Town Hall
The first Clinical Research Partners (CRP) Town Hall will be held March 30 at Noon. Representatives from key CRP business functions will provide an overview of the administrative processes that will support clinical research at UNC and UNC Health. Registration is 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.
Live Office Hours Webinar
OVCR will host a live Office Hours Webinar on March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Webinar Agenda
- AI for the Public Good Conference on April 13
- Carolina's new provost, Magnus Egerstedt, and his priorities
- Updated OVCR Office Hours cadence
- Federal funding and legislative actions update
- International events and their impact on research compliance
- Service First update
- Internal federal funding data & dashboards demonstration
- Q&A
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News & Updates Across UNC
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