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10 Mar 2017: Horizon 2020 rules require only a single audit with the final claim. In order to mitigate the risk associated with having just a single audit, the University has developed a policy which enables all eligible projects to have an interim audit. Full

2 Feb 2017: The next RGUG meeting with be on Friday 10th February at 10am in the Roger Needham Building, West Cambridge. An agenda for the meeting is available from the ROO website.

15 Nov 2017: Further Information The following information does not form part of your contract of employment. Grading of posts and career progression On appointment you will be given a job description which outlines the activities and responsibilities of your

29 Mar 2017: 8. Links to Other Policies and Guidance Capability Stress at Work Maternity Leave Disability and Employment Disciplinary, grievance and appeals Special Leave The University also has a range of support services available to staff, these can be found

9 Jun 2017: X5 has a new option under the Costing tab called “Costing sub type”. At the project Wizard setup stage you will now have the option to select a “Costing sub type”, either “Contract Required” or “Tender”. This is not a mandatory field

21 Mar 2017: Disciplinary Policy The procedure described below may be reviewed from time to time and any changes will apply to all unestablished staff. The term “Head of institution” denotes Head of Department, Chairman of a Faculty not organised into

21 Mar 2017: Useful contacts outside the University Access To Work Access to Work is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions that supports disabled people in overcoming work related obstacles resulting from their disability or health condition. It

19 May 2017: The Research Operations Office is organising a half-day event on Horizon 2020 audits targeted at those involved in Horizon 2020 project finance and reporting, either as an administrator, accounts clerk or PI. The session will be led by ROO and LEES

21 Mar 2017: 4.1 It is recognised that this policy may significantly affect some current working arrangements in Departments/Institutions. Line managers are encouraged to seek advice from their relevant HR Business Manager or Adviser where necessary when

10 Apr 2017: These probationary arrangements expired on 30 September 2021. For the University’s revised probationary arrangements which apply from 1 October 2021, please follow this link. COVID-19 Voluntary Impact Assessment Form (Probation) Please refer to

20 Jul 2017: On Tuesday 25 July 2017 a New Investigator Award scheme replaced the First Grant initiative. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is introducing the new scheme following a recent review of First Grants.

15 Nov 2017: Individual Grievance Procedure (Rules G1–G4) The University recognises that employees may, from time to time, have concerns or complaints about their work, working relationships or their working environment. In this event employees may raise a

15 Mar 2017: Performane Improvement Plan templates: Performance Improvement Plan (Word) Performance Improvement Plan (RTF) Performance Improvement Plan examples (PDF)

3 Nov 2017: As part of its modernisation programme Grants.gov have advised that from 31 December 2017, PDF single-file application packages will no longer be available and any downloaded prior to that date must be submitted before 31 March 2018. As a replacement

5 Dec 2017: The next RGUG meeting is Tuesday 6th February, 10am - 11.30am at the Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Presentations from the previous meeting on 30th NOvember are now available on the ROO website

17 Feb 2017: The next RGUG (Research Grants User Group) meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th March 2017 in Room 7, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms. Please note the new time of 10am instead of 10:30am to allow attendees to go to the University administrative staff

21 Nov 2017: The Research Dashboard is a web-based application designed for PIs to see their research project activity in one place. The dashboard will give researchers an overview of their applications, grants and contracts including The progress of a grant

5 Oct 2017: Connect your ORCID to your Symplectic Elements profile between Monday 16 October and Thursday 26 October for a chance to win a £150 Heffers voucher. For further information regarding the competition, how to set up your ORCID, how to get a

21 Feb 2017: What is the Uniform Guidance? In December 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, or “Uniform Guidance”; Uniform Guidance (UG)

15 Mar 2017: The framework can be used to support University staff in a number of areas, including: Recruitment and Selection Departments/institutions have the option to choose to use behavioural attributes as part of the recruitment and selection process for