Office of Sponsored Programs
Science & Security Webinar: Data Security
September 10, 2020
This presentation will focus on why securing unpublished and controlled research data is so important. It will provide information on state and federal data security requirements as well as foreign travel tips. The presentation will also provide a guide to Information Security resources available at UNC. Key Enhancements Objectives: Understanding why safely protecting and securing ... Read more
Now Available: Updates to RAM Reports
September 8, 2020
OSR and ITS Release New RAM Reports Enhancements Research Administration Management (RAM) Reports were developed through a partnership with the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and Information Technology Services (ITS). RAM Reports deliver financial information via an enhanced reporting tool and offers a robust experience managing sponsored project financials. The information in RAM Reports is ... Read more
Update to Subagreement Initiation Portal Amendment Form
September 4, 2020
The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) has released an update to the Subagreement Initiation Portal (SIP). Key Change with this SIP Update Effective September 4, 2020 Budget Justifications are no longer required for ALL applicable amendment requests. <strong<Note: If a budget justification is required by the sponsor, then it must be included. Please reference the ... Read more
Coming Soon: Updates to RAM Reports
August 31, 2020
OSR and ITS Releasing Updates to RAM Reports Research Administration Management (RAM) Reports were developed through a partnership with the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide an improved tool to manage sponsored project financials. For more information on these updates see OSR’s RAM Reports Updates page. When will you ... Read more
Effort Certification Start Date Delayed
August 25, 2020
Due to a major update to the server that houses the ecrt system, the start date of the effort certification period for the January 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 period of performance has been delayed to Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Please see our ecrt webpage for more information. Please contact [email protected] if you ... Read more
FY 2021 Fringe Benefits and Updated SAM Registration
August 6, 2020
The Fringe Benefits Memo for FY 2021 has been released. Please refer to the updated Schedule I & II, the updated DHHS Chart, as well as OSR’s Information Sheet to appropriately determine personnel benefits in proposals. SCHEDULE I Fringe Benefits Health Insurance Permanent Employee 25.889% $6,512.00 Post-Doctoral Appointee 9.490% $4,808.76 Graduate Students 9.490% $4,137.60 Graduate ... Read more
Coming Soon: Updates to the Subgreement Initiation Portal
August 6, 2020
The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is soon releasing updates to the Subagreement Initiation Portal (SIP). As a reminder, SIP is an online form used to streamline the process for requesting subagreement actions and ultimately, improve their timely execution. OSR is implementing several updates to the form that will allow campus to provide more of ... Read more
Graduate Student Fees Update (AY 20-21)
August 5, 2020
The Graduate School has released the Graduate Student Fees Memo for AY 20-21 with updated guidance on paying mandatory graduate student fees. OSR’s Graduate Student Fees Table has also been updated to reflect the new academic year but there are NO changes to the fee amounts as the rates remain the same as the prior ... Read more
Coming Soon: Sponsored Project Notifications
July 29, 2020
New Process for Sponsored Project Notifications The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) in partnership with the Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS) and Information Technology Services (ITS) is pleased to announce a new process that will keep you informed on changes made to PS Project IDs and help improve your experience managing sponsored projects. What ... Read more
OSR Training | COVID-19 Webinar Series 2020.07.28
July 28, 2020
Impacts of COVID-19: Managing Non-Profit Funded Projects The webinar will discuss the unique characteristics of non-profit funding. It will provide an overview of the University’s Policies related to the pandemic and their impact on non-profit funding. We will cover the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) Prior Approval Request (PAR) process and tips and tools for ... Read more