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17 Nov 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 325. Published on 17 November 2023. At two information sessions in December, the dedicated European Advisor for Cambridge University and the UK Marie Sklodowska

3 Nov 2023: Europe. The dedicated European Advisor for Cambridge University and the UK MSCA National Contact Point (UKRO) will present the latest updates at the sessions.

17 Oct 2023: Please refer to the UKRO’s news item: Deadline Extension for Horizon Europe Calls in Light of Israel-Gaza Conflict – UKRO. ... Please visit UKRO News item for further details.

11 Aug 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 319. Published on 11 August 2023. Royal Society (RS) have announced that an inflationary uplift of 2.48% is being applied to current grants within the following

19 Apr 2024: The next Research Grants User Group (RGUG) will take place as a Teams meeting on Wednesday 24th April at 11:15am.The agenda will include updates about Worktribe and Horizon Europe lump sum funding. To join the RGUG meeting, please use this link.

8 Sep 2023: As part of a new challenge-led research funding initiative, we’re inviting researchers across the University of Cambridge to submit concept papers setting out their idea for how AI could serve science, citizens and society. We’ll convene

1 Dec 2023: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Q&A’s with a Co-Chair of the Disabled Staff Network

8 Sep 2023: Here are some useful links. UKRO News: UK Association to Horizon Europe – UKRO.

16 Apr 2024: Latest version 16 April 2024.

8 Sep 2023: This month's RGUG (Research Grants User Group) meeting is scheduled for Thursday 28th September 2023, 11:15am – 12:15pm. It will be a hybrid meeting for you to join either online as a Teams call or in person at The West Hub, JJ Thomson Avenue,

10 May 2024: On 13th May 2024, ERC Advance 2023 and MSCA Doctoral Networks 2023 will open for grant submissions through the UKRI Funding Service. All open Je-S submission routes for Horizon Europe guarantee funding are due to close at 4pm on 17 May 2024, with

19 Apr 2024: This is an opportunity to provide input for the development of the Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2025 by filling in one or more surveys. Responses submitted through the survey will contribute to the co-design of the work programme 2025,

19 Apr 2024: The International Working Policy and guidance came in to effect in October 2023 to ensure that anyone who undertakes an International Working arrangement (which includes research and fieldwork) is doing so safely and in accordance with legislation.

30 Aug 2023: The University of Cambridge operates an annual Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic-Related Staff in Grade 12. The information below and on these pages relates to the 2023 scheme for awards effective 1 October 2023. This scheme comprises two

28 Jul 2023: Please go to the Research Grants Timesheet SharePoint page for the latest information and best practice.

15 Mar 2024: The Research Operations Office is about to embark on the next Research Grants Administrator Programme 2024 (previously known as ROOTS) and we are pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from all staff within the University who play an active role

17 Apr 2024: Latest version 17 April 2024.

7 Jul 2023: The agenda will include a presentation on Trusted Research and Export Control, updates on the Grant Management Support (GMS) Project and Horizon Europe news.

1 Mar 2024: The deadline for PIs to submit their research outcomes into Researchfish is Thursday 14th March at 4pm for most major funders including UKRI, CRUK, BHF, NIHR and WT. Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not

22 Sep 2023: On 20th September 2023, a webinar was held on ERC grant competitions 2024 to inform potential applicants about the novelties of the ERC Work Programme 2024. The recording is now available on the ERC Website.

11 Aug 2023: UKRO has published a collection of information sources to support researchers in successfully writing a proposal for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) 2023 call. The list put together by UKRO includes •

23 Jun 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 316. Published on 23 June 2023. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) 2023 call is open and the cribsheet is available on the ROO

26 Mar 2024: It has already been established that budgets are an important method through which to monitor and control actual versus planned activity. However, to carry this out effectively it is important to spread the budget across the months of the financial

23 Jun 2023: The RGUG is an open meeting for anyone involved with the administration of Research Grants. Recording and slides are now available from the previous meeting on 11th May. Here are the dates for the forthcoming meetings Thursday 20th July 2023 11:15am

8 Aug 2023: This policy is owned by the Director of Finance on behalf of the Finance Committee. Heads of Institution are responsible for ensuring that all expense claims are in line with this policy, the Annex: How to apply the policy, and the related

17 Apr 2024: Latest version 17 April 2024.

16 Feb 2024: In November 2023, the Government of Canada concluded negotiations with the European Commission for Canada's association to Pillar II of Horizon Europe. Signing of the Association Agreement is expected to take place in 2024. While Signature and

9 Jun 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 315. Published on 9 June 2023. The UKRI Underwrite has been further extended to cover successful Horizon Europe applications submitted to calls with a final

8 Sep 2023: We have made some updates to the Horizon Europe ERC-2024-STG Crib Sheet which is now available on the ROO website.

19 May 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 314. Published on 19 May 2023. Does your Department or Institution have a contract with any US Federal Agencies where the Research Operations Office (ROO) has not

19 Apr 2024: The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the 2023-24 Work Programme of Horizon Europe, where previously unallocated Horizon Europe funding will be used to increase the 2024 budget by nearly €1.4 billion to a total of €7.3 billion.

1 Nov 2023: The Research Office invites academic and administrative staff across the University to attend this Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities for Researchers information session.

10 May 2024: Latest version 01 May 2024.

3 Nov 2023: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), one of the University’s key partners and funders, publishes an updated corporate plan each year setting out how it plans to achieve its strategic objectives through near term deliverables for the current

10 May 2024: Transfer of income. Latest version 01 May 2024.

28 Mar 2024: The Research Operations Office is about to embark on the next Research Grants Administrator Programme 2024 (previously known as ROOTS) and we are pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from all staff within the University who play an active role

1 Mar 2024: On 8th February 2024, the European Commission held an event about “Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal?” The recording of this session is now available on the EC website.

17 Apr 2024: STC, Clause 7.1. Latest version 17 April 2024.

10 May 2024: Following the UK’s association to Horizon Europe, researchers who meet the eligibility criteria, can apply to receive funding through the ERC’s upcoming calls. The Research Operations Office EU team invites you to participate in the European

16 Apr 2024: Latest version 16 April 2024.

15 Mar 2024: Apollo, the University repository has been successfully upgraded. Following a period of system downtime while the upgrade took place, it is now possible to make open access, research data and doctoral thesis deposits into Apollo from Elements. We

16 Apr 2024: Latest version 16 April 2024.

2 Feb 2024: The next Research Grants User Group (RGUG) will take place on Thursday 15 February, 2pm – 3pm. This will be a hybrid meeting for you to join either online as a Teams call or in person at West 1, The West Hub, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge. To join

9 Jun 2023: The Cambridge-Africa programme is pleased to announce that the call for proposals to the ALBORADA Research Fund is now open. Applications are invited from pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge or an

17 Apr 2024: Latest version 17 April 2024.

13 Dec 2023: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and the Diversifying Assessment Forum. These events are for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or

28 Jul 2023: The provision of hospitality, especially that provided externally, must be for the benefit of the University. Examples of business benefit situations This section forms part of the Employee Expenses policy. Any deviations from the policy must adhere

14 Jul 2023: Registration is now open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Teaching & Senior Tutors, and for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors.

1 Aug 2023: The Annex to this policy provides additional information for claimants, setting out details of expenses that are appropriate to incur whilst on University business. The Financial Procedures Manual, Chapter 5b, gives further information and possible

26 Jun 2023: Tax Treatment ofprocedures FPM5b. Latest version 30 April  2024. 2024 University of Cambridge.