Announcements

NIH Loan Repayment Program: Key Steps and Deadlines

Researchers seeking NIH loan repayment should start with a PIF, get CGS review of their signed internal application and submit in ASSIST by Nov. 19.

Contract Submission Portal Available to UK Campus

The OSPA Contract Submission Portal is now open campuswide, and all industry-sponsored research agreements, including CTAs, should be submitted and tracked there.

Keeping Proposals on Track Starts with a Final Budget

Share budget needs early and finalize the budget 8 business days before the sponsor deadline, with no changes after that unless the sponsor requires them.

Regular PI Account Review Meetings: A Best Practice for Strong Grant Management

PIs and business officers should meet with their CGS Post-Award contact at least quarterly to review account details, catch issues early and support compliance, especially as a project nears closeout.

CHET Faculty Pilot Grant RFA applications open until Nov. 9

CHET is pleased to announce a pilot funding opportunity to support meritorious projects that focus on identifying and addressing social contributors to differences in health outcomes and promoting health for all.

NIH SciENcv Biosketch Guidance

CGS recommends generating and certifying a new SciENcv biosketch for any NIH application if the biosketch was generated before Sept. 18, 2026.

Kuali Build: Improving Visibility and Efficiency in Research Administration

Sponsored Project Services (SPS) is preparing to implement Kuali Build, a modern electronic workflow system designed to streamline research administration processes, increase transparency and improve service delivery to the research community.

E (Expected) Accounts: Planning Ahead Reduces Risk

If project activities need to begin before sponsor funding is received, investigators and administrators should evaluate whether an E Account with Sponsored Project Services is appropriate. E Accounts provide a controlled way to support project activities while funding, contracts or agreements are pending.

Progress Reports: Plan Ahead for Success

Timely submission of progress reports is essential to maintaining funding, demonstrating project progress and ensuring continued compliance with sponsor requirements.

Foreign Experts Programs and International Research Collaborations

There has been a recent increase in the number of UK researchers receiving requests to participate in “Foreign Experts Programs.” These invitations often begin with a foreign researcher reaching out to a UK researcher and asking them to collaborate on a research proposal sponsored by the foreign government.

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