Office of Sponsored Programs
Updates on Science and Security Guidance
July 28, 2020
Recent Updates Updates in General, UNC, and Sponsor Specific Background and Related Policies and Procedures Updated NSF and Department of Education sections Updated General FAQs Background The University remains strongly committed to encouraging and supporting collaborative research efforts worldwide. However, we take very seriously ongoing concerns raised by Federal entities that some research activities may ... Read more
Research Playbook Release
July 14, 2020
Introducing the Proposal Playbook The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), Operational Excellence team and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) collaborated on initiatives to improve and streamline the management of externally sponsored research programs at the University. As communicated with a memo in late Spring, one of the results of this partnership ... Read more
OSR Symposium Announcement
June 29, 2020
Changes in Place for Symposium 2020 After careful consideration during the planning for our annual research Symposium, we determined that changes need to occur in order to have an event that takes into account the wellbeing of our entire research community. To this end, we will not hold an in-person Symposium on August 12 as ... Read more
COVID-19 Related Reminders on Federal Contracts
June 26, 2020
Sponsor Prior Approval Required on Federal Contracts As a reminder, Federal Contracts do not automatically apply the flexibilities outlined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Details regarding any contract and approvals for salary charges must be directed to the cognizant Contracting Officer. In addition, the Implementation Guidance for Section 3610 of the Coronavirus ... Read more
OSR Training | COVID-19 Webinar Series 2020.06.26
June 26, 2020
Impacts of COVID-19: Federal Grants & Contracts This webinar will cover how Federal grants are different from Federal contracts and how this difference impacts the way each is managed. It will highlight the flexibility provided by the OMB, updates for the University’s largest Federal sponsors, such as NIH and NSF, and the University’s own Pandemic ... Read more
OSR Training | COVID-19 Webinar Series 2020.06.23
June 23, 2020
COVID-19 Impacts on Industry Webinar Video Released This webinar was brought to you by OSR’s Industry Contracting team and the Development Office’s Industry Relations unit to provide guidance on working with industry partners during this time of uncertainty. More details can now be found on the COVID-19 Guidance page and the OSR Training page. Date ... Read more
Federal Guidance Update Related to COVID-19
June 19, 2020
Extension of Administrative Relief on Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by COVID-19 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued an updated memorandum that provides extensions to administrative relief guidelines outlined in prior memoranda. Please reference the details on the extensions below. Please note that salary application for administrative leave must follow institutional guidelines ... Read more
Welcome to Carolina RAPiDs Training! 2020
June 16, 2020
New Course Released The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is pleased to release the third course in Carolina RAPiDs (Research Administration Professional instructional Development system) – Sponsored Projects Overview About RAPiDs The Certificate in Research Certification is comprised of three initial Cores of study: is comprised of three initial Cores of study: the Foundations Core, ... Read more
COVID-19 Impacts and Federal Progress Report Submissions
June 16, 2020
This notice pertains to guidance for federal grants and cooperative agreements. Progress Reports / RPPRs As a reminder, it is required to include research impacts of COVID-19 in your progress reports (RPPRs). Recipients of federally funded research must report on any effects of COVID-19 on the research in their next RPPR submission. The Office of ... Read more
FY2020 Year-End Reminders
June 10, 2020
Below are reminders from the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) to make sure all financial transactions are completed and posted for sponsored programs. Pre-Audit Approvals Remember that certain transactions require Pre-Audit approval from OSR prior to receiving Finance approval. June 19 is the last day to submit journals for OSR, except Cash Advance journals to ... Read more