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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.

New Streamlined NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan in Effect

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) now requires applicants to use the 2026 Pilot DMS Plan format to submit the required Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan for any NIH-funded or conducted research that generates scientific data.

NSF Implements New Data Management and Sharing Plan Tool

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has released and implemented a new tool in Research.gov for submitting the Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) that is required in each proposal.

NIH Proposes Cap to the Number of Simultaneous Research Project Grants per PI, Comments due August 3

The NIH has issued an RFI soliciting public input on a proposed policy that would cap the number of Research Project Grants per PI. Faculty members are encouraged to submit comments by August 3.

NIH Late Application Submission Policy and End of Continuous Submission

NIH ended Continuous Submission and announced modifications to reasons considered for late submission.

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.

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