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17 Aug 2018: Search site. Research Operations Office. New RGUG date - 13 September 2018. ... One of the agenda items we will be discussing is the new application deadlines and you may like to review the decision tree document on the ROO website prior to the

14 Aug 2020: The X5 Upgrade project team is looking for volunteers to do User Acceptance Testing which is scheduled to take place from 1st - 25th September. Testing will take place remotely and flexibly during this period and volunteers would be expected to

9 Feb 2018: Guidance for PI’s and students who are new to Researchfish is available in a two page document. ... Understanding user requirements, processes and providing feedback. Identify and prioritising new report requests and testing new modules and versions.

28 Mar 2024: In response to Departmental feedback, we have simplified our guidance regarding the recording requirements of staff time for Horizon Europe grants and updated the Time Declaration Form.

1 Mar 2024: The upgrade is being done in order to support a new preprint deposit service for University of Cambridge researchers.

13 Jan 2023: We have a number of vacancies at the Research Office, further details can be found on our jobs page.

8 Sep 2023: The European Research Council (ERC) is hosting a webinar on 20th September at 11:15am for potential applicants to learn more about the novelties of the ERC Work Programme for 2024. The webinar can be accessed directly on the ERC website and no prior

6 Apr 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. New Self-Archiving Policy Enables Immediate Open Access for University of Cambridge Researchers. ... On 1st April 2023, the University implemented its new Self-Archiving Policy covering research articles and

6 Aug 2021: Please be advised that X5 has been updated with the new fEC rates for 2021, which this year are applicable from 1. ... Facilities that are no longer available should be replaced by a new or similar facility.

9 Oct 2020: For staff that have been furloughed, please ensure that time records (timesheets or declaration of exclusivity) reconcile with the period the individual is being furloughed and meet the general requirements of time records as set out below - to

14 Jul 2015: The sharing of reagents and scientific materials is widespread throughout the scientific community and is vital for the progress of research. Most organisations (including academic institutions) will only release materials if there is a Material

24 Feb 2023: The Cambridge Libraries Survey is running until Friday 3 March. Give feedback on how you find accessing information, resources, help and training opportunities, as well as what you think about library spaces. Services provided by libraries include

28 Mar 2024: because we believe that early familiarisation with the new system will be beneficial for users. ... Visit the TRS Sharepoint for regular updates, such as these new short videos and recorded demonstrations showing some useful features of the system.

24 Jun 2022: The lack of association is only impacting those new awards under the Horizon Europe framework and ongoing H2020 grants are currently not affected and can continue as normal.

7 Apr 2011: In consultation with Human Resources Division, the new pay scale of "Clinical Lecturer (StR)" was added to pFACT on Monday 4 April 2011.

22 Apr 2022: The Principal Investigator Programme has been developed to help researchers with their responsibilities of managing a grant. Two more dates have been added to the programme Thursday 28th April 2022, 12:30-13:30 Export Control - understand your

23 Sep 2022: During August, we scheduled some live demonstrations and Q&A sessions to support this new process. ... If you would like to give us your feedback on the new timesheet process, please use this form to share your views with us.

27 Feb 2015: The Framework Programme for Research and Technology (FP7) was the main research funding stream in the European Union from 2007 until 2013 with a €54 billion budget. Recipients of EC FP7 funds are required to manage the administration of their fund

6 May 2022: This includes understanding fEC, costing staff and working with contracts. Whether you are new to administering a grant portfolio or looking to update your knowledge, the topics presented can help you

8 Jul 2010: The Research Office Bulletin is issued every fortnight with information and updates on research funding, policy, procedures and news. ... Strategic Plan for 2010–2020 and funding opportunities including the introduction of the new Investigator Awards

25 Apr 2014: Published on 25 April 2014. University Information Services (UIS) has recently released a new application for Principal Investigators (PIs) and their delegates to effectively manage their research grant finances via a

14 Jan 2022: We are pleased to announce that the University has been notified of the first tranche of successful applications under the Horizon Europe funding programme. Work is underway between the Research Operations Office, Departments and PIs to prepare the

31 Jul 2020: The Wellcome Trust has recently updated and clarified some points around its Bullying & Harassment Policy around what information they wish to be informed about and how they handle allegations. Further information on the policy can be found on the

25 Mar 2022: The full statutory guidance on the new sanctions is available on the GOV.UK website. ... The export to Crimea of infrastructure-related exports. For more information on the sanctions, including a detailed briefing document on the new controls, see the

2 Feb 2024: The new fEC rates are available on the AFPA website and the X5 changes are listed ROO website. ... Please be aware that your costs will change due to the new 2024 rates.

8 Sep 2023: There is a programme of activities for researchers to help with various aspects of public engagement. These include Introduction to Public Engagement Drop in sessions offering expert advice to support public engagement work Media training for The

25 Jun 2021: On the latest EC news page, there are also details about webinars for Horizon Europe Information Days (28 June – 9 July) and MSCA Doctoral Networks and Postdoctoral Fellowships (8 July).

15 May 2020: These changes have now been incorporate into the deadline calculator so that when you put in the funder deadline, the ROO deadlines will match the new temporary arrangements.

5 Aug 2016: Search site. Research Operations Office. New Concordat on Open Data launched. ... RCUK, HEFCE, Wellcome Trust and Universities UK have issued a new joint Concordat on Open Research Data , which sets out expectations and principles for working with and

25 Jun 2015: The earlier the Contracts Manager is involved in the process the greater the likelihood of putting in place an agreement with suitable terms for both parties. The University has its own set of standard agreements that cover a range of different

4 Feb 2016: Please note that this new split is applied to grants from the 1. ... This has now reverted back to 14%, until the new income allocation policy is introduced in August.

8 Jul 2022: From July 2022, a new mechanism for timesheets has been implemented to comply with audit requirements on UKRI funding (RCUK and Innovate). ... Research Support Advisors at ROO will guide Departments through this new procedure at the time the FES is due.

1 Apr 2016: New Jisc-funded service for recruiting participants. Become a member of the Research Data Management Project Group. ... Propose and create new solutions for RDM and data sharing at the University of Cambridge.

6 May 2022: The European Research Executive Agency (REA) is looking for expert evaluators from a wide range of fields to evaluate project proposals and monitor the implementation of projects for EU Programmes including Horizon Europe.

21 Apr 2015: Search site. Research Operations Office. Wellcome Trust: new initiatives. Published on Tue, 21/04/2015 - 12:23. ... Non-compliant publications will be discounted as part of a researcher's track record in any renewal of an existing grant or new grant

18 Nov 2022: We have set up a new Yammer community - Supporting Research at Cambridge, please join us!

19 Apr 2024: This is the second of two webinars about the UK Research and Innovation Funding Service. Topics will include: how to prepare for accepting awards receiving an award offer starting and managing an award completing expenditure statements The session

9 Jun 2023: To help researchers navigate and understand what is available and how to use it, UIS have set up the following support channels -. New Teams community site for researchers. A space to ... New mailing list ucam-cloud-community@lists.cam.ac.uk.

19 May 2017: The Royal Society has developed a new online Grants Management System to replace e-GAP. ... Each month, new schemes will be added to Flexi-Grant with the first being “International Exchanges” where applicants will need to use the new system to submit

4 Jun 2015: Search site. Research Operations Office. New ESRC research data policy. Published on Thu, 04/06/2015 - 10:14.

25 Sep 2020: Some of our users have volunteered to test the new version over the last few weeks and we thank them for their time and feedback.

19 Oct 2017: This is a new project and any feedback regarding additional topics or suggestions are welcome and can be emailed to Debbie West-Lewis. ... The Research Office is currently piloting a new due diligence questionnaire via the recent Global Challenges

25 Jun 2021: The next Research Grants User Group (RGUG) meeting will take place as a live event on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 11:15am. Details and joining information will be circulated in the next bulletin.

19 Aug 2013: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue: 79. Published on 19 August 2013. As a recipient of funding from the US Dept of Health and Human Science’s Public Health Services funding agencies (notably the NIH

18 Nov 2022: Search site. Research Operations Office. Christmas and New Year Deadlines for Applications and Expenditure Statements.

15 Oct 2021: The University has set up a fund to provide financial contributions to large, collaborative grant applications. This is to encourage and support these applications and maximise the University’s outward-facing impact.  The fund will normally

7 May 2020: In response to queries that the Research Operation Office have received about the use of electronic signatures on timesheets, we would like to confirm that electronic signatures are acceptable as long as the following conditions are fulfilled -

7 Aug 2015: New features include. A portal for requesting Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs). ... If you have any queries or feedback about the new website, please contact hannah.pawson@admin.cam.ac.uk.

13 Jun 2014: The briefing is relevant to all staff involved in research grants, particularly those new to the University or wishing to increase their understanding of University policy and its impact on research ... A new submission report for EC H2020 applications

19 Mar 2012: Following a discussion at RPC on Thursday 8. th. March, a sub-committee has been formed to facilitate a new Restricted Calls Procedure and Research Bids Selection process, with immediate effect. ... The ESRC has just announced a change to its grant