Announcements

March 2026 The IRB Review Newsletter

March edition now available

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.

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.