Office of Sponsored Programs
Cash Advance Updates
April 19, 2022
New Cash Advance Guidance & Updated Operating Standard We are excited to announce that an in-depth guidance document on cash advance requests and reconciliations has been released! This guidance outlines how to request cash advances and how to appropriately reconcile them within ConnectCarolina. This document is located on OSR’s Resources web page. OSR has also ... Read more
Update to RAM Reports!
April 6, 2022
My Resources Feature Available Effective today, the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and Information Technology Services (ITS) has added a new personalization feature called “My Resources” to RAM Reports. Key Feature of My Resources This new resource is available to any user with a valid onyen and does not require extra permissions to access. The ... Read more
RAFTs: Cash Advances & Closeout
April 5, 2022
The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is excited to announce that the first 2022 Research Administration Forum and Training (RAFTs) is April 21st, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Session Topics: Cash Advance Guidance – Overview of new Cash Advance Guidance and tips for working with them. Ledger 4 Clinical Trial Process – Overview of ... Read more
New Guidance & Form Released!
April 4, 2022
Ledger 4 Clinical Trial Guidance In order to facilitate timely monitoring and closeouts for Ledger 4 clinical trials, the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) has implemented a new process for Ledger 4 date change requests. This process is outlined in the Ledger 4 Clinical Trial Guidance located on the OSR Resources webpage. This document provides ... Read more
New Resource Available!
March 30, 2022
Research Core Development Team Research Cores/Service Centers (RSC), commonly referred to as recharge units and/or research core facilities, are operational units that provide goods, specific technical, or administrative services to UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) users or external entities. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) have partnered to ... Read more
New OSR Playbook Section Released
March 25, 2022
Proposal Section for State Sponsors The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) continues to be committed to improving and streamlining the management of externally sponsored research programs at the University. OSR is pleased to release a new section for the Research Proposal Playbook. State Sponsors Proposal Section Follows the same layout as the others to include: ... Read more
Change in Institutional Official
March 14, 2022
In a recent announcement from the chancellor, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has new leadership, and Dr. Penny Gordon-Larsen, Associate Dean for Research at the Gillings School of Global Public Health and Carla Smith Chamblee Distinguished Professor of Global Nutrition will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Research. The Office of Sponsored ... Read more
New Date for OSR Town Hall
March 10, 2022
Sponsored Projects Review & Process Reminder TOWN HALL with Assistant Vice Chancellor, David Paul and OSR Leadership Monday, April 4, 2022 1:00 – 2:00 pm https://unc.zoom.us/s/96248524671 Join us for an interactive conversation with leadership in the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR). We will share several updates as well as current and upcoming initiatives. Please email ... Read more
Fiscal/Calendar Year 2022 Fringe Benefit Update 2022.03
March 7, 2022
Updates were made to Overall Retirement Contribution Rate (TSERS), Permanent Employee Fringe Benefit Rate, Faculty Physicians Practice Plan Member (FP) Dental Insurance, and Vision Rates, FP Member Retirement Maximum Contribution, FP Member Fixed Health Insurance Premium. Please refer to the Fringe Benefit memo, updated Schedule I & II, and Information Sheet to appropriately determine personnel ... Read more
Updates to RAMSeS 2022.03
March 4, 2022
Effective today, March 4, 2022, several updates have been released in RAMSeS with the key changes highlighted below. For additional information see the full 5.2 release notes. RAM Tracker dashboard search update A new “Transaction Type” search option has been added to RAM Tracker Search “Subcontractor” added to Admin Award search A “Subcontractor” search option ... Read more