Tango Overview
The Tango Card program is one of several options the University offers to help researchers compensate study participants in a fiscally responsible and safe manner. This program was developed by cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and the Division of Finance and Operations (Finance).
Similar to the previous prepaid program, users will access a web-based portal to manage study participant payments. Tango’s advantages are that it is available:
- for research funded by sponsored programs or non-sponsored funded projects; and
- in both electronic and physical gift cards (electronic cards are free, while modest fees apply for physical gift cards).
Tango Release and Resources
Beginning Tuesday, July 11 campus users will be able to request access to Tango. Tango website resources and reference materials will be available soon, but get started by registering below for Tango onboard training.
Training Requirement
Finance, OSP, and OVCR are jointly presenting several Tango Onboarding Training Webinars to help users navigate the new prepaid card program. This training is required for access to use Tango and registration is also required to receive the Zoom webinar details and link.
Webinar Sessions for Tango Training
Please register for ONE session:
- Session 1: July 11 from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
- Session 2: July 12 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Session 3: July 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Session 4: July 14 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Please email OSPTraining@unc.edu with questions or issues with registration. For specific questions on the Tango Card Program, please contact tango@unc.edu.