Study Subject Payments Updates

July 11, 2023

Overview Study subjects are individuals who agree to participate in a research trial, either clinical or non-clinical. Study subject payments are the incentives offered to study subjects in return for their participation in these projects. Study subjects may be associated with both sponsored and non-sponsored projects. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Office of the Vice Chancellor for ... Read more

Study Subject Payments Webinar: Registration Open

July 6, 2023

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will present training sessions on the updated Cash Advance process, and new Purchasing Card and Tango processes available for study subject payments. Presentation slides and recording of the webinar will be available on the OSP website after the event. Presenters Stacy Barca, Assistant Director of Research Administration Amanda Chang, ... Read more

2023 Symposium for Research Administrators Update 2023.06

June 30, 2023

New Event Dates | September 27 – 28, 2023   Due to several important factors with timing of process updates and event space availability, the 2023 Symposium for Research Administrators is rescheduled. Please save the new dates and plan to join us this fall at the Friday Center and virtually. Registration will open in mid-August. ... Read more

Registration Open for Tango Onboard Training

June 29, 2023

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 ... Read more

Space Survey for FY2023 Facilities & Administrative Rate Study

June 21, 2023

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will soon begin collecting FY2023 financial and space usage data to prepare the University’s next Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Cost Rate Proposal. A space survey will be conducted as part of the proposal, and we would appreciate your help with the first step in the process. Please login to ... Read more

Funding Source Change Deadlines for FY2023

June 16, 2023

The fiscal year end for 2023 is approaching. In order to have all PAATs and other funding source changes approved by year-end Commitment Accounting Deadlines, we are requesting that all requests be submitted in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) worklist in accordance with the deadlines listed below. All PAATs Submitted in OSP Workflow by ... Read more

Apply for Department P-Card for Study Subject Payments on Sponsored Programs

June 2, 2023

Per 1252 – Policy on Small Order Purchase Via Purchasing Card, small order purchasing via purchasing card (P-Cards) can now be used in the procurement of gift cards for study subject incentives on sponsored projects. This new P-Card type will be used strictly for the purchase of gift cards for the payment of study subject/participant ... Read more

Prepaid Card Program Updates and Reminders 2023.05

May 31, 2023

As a reminder, the closure of the Bank of America (BoA) prepaid card program is forthcoming on June 30, 2023. Below are reminders to prepare for the transition. Please also see the April 14 Finance memo for more information. Deadlines for BoA Prepaid Card Closure Wednesday, May 31 Last day to issue remaining cards to ... Read more

RAMSeS Updates – 5.7

May 19, 2023

In order to enhance the award set-up and Financial Guarantee (LOG) process, the following changes to RAMSeS are effective May 19, 2023. New Proposal Status – “Intent to Fund” A new RAMSeS proposal status named “Intent to Fund” is available for OSP to trigger when a sponsor has identified that they will fund a proposal ... Read more

Reminders for Submitting Financial Guarantees

May 16, 2023

Per Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Operating Standard 400.06, a Financial Guarantee or Letter of Guarantee (LOG) request must be submitted through the RAMSeS IPF in order to request pre-award spending. Please refer to OSP – 400.06, Procedure 1 – Submitting a Financial Guarantee Request, and use the following guidelines to ensure accuracy in your ... Read more