Announcements

Job Posting: Contract Specialist for UK Innovate

UK Innovate is hiring a Contract Specialist to join the Technology Commercialization team at the University of Kentucky. This role supports the drafting and negotiation of agreements that advance research translation, industry partnerships and intellectual property commercialization across the university.The position works closely with faculty innovators and external partners to help move university technologies to market and strengthen UK’s innovation ecosystem.

Proposal Graphic Design Services

Design schematic diagrams, conceptual workflows, models, figures, and data visualizations for grant applications, white papers, and abstracts.

OSPA Outgoing Sub-Award Report

Built‑in user filters allow PIs, Co‑Is, and ADRs to automatically view the records that match their roles and college or department.

OSPA Portal for Research Contracts

The portal guides you through a few quick informational fields and required attachments: contract, protocol/scope of work, abstract and budget.

February 2026 RCR Newsletter

February issue now available

Reminder: Submission of NSF Reports

NSF requires that final and annual reports be both submitted and approved by NSF by their due dates — not merely submitted.

New AI Tool Improves OSPA’s Account Setup Timeline

OSPA, in partnership with Research Information Services (RIS), launched an AI-enabled tool to streamline award receipt and account setup for select sponsors, including DHHS, NSF and USDA.

Reminder: LOIs and Preliminary Submissions May Require Internal Review

Letters of Intent (LOIs), preliminary proposals and preliminary abstracts may still require full internal routing, review and approval, even if they are not considered full proposals by the sponsor.

Updated VPR Late Policy for All Submissions Due on or After March 1, 2026

Beginning with proposal submissions due on or after March 1, 2026, UK will implement updated internal deadlines outlined in the VPR Late Policy. Internal deadlines: 6 business days (administrative + draft science) and 4 business days (final science) before the sponsor deadline.

Updated IAF Workflow: New 72-Hour Approval Window

Once an Internal Approval Form (IAF) begins routing, approvers now have 72 hours to review and either approve or reject the form. If no action is taken within that timeframe, the system will record an automatic approval and move the IAF forward.

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