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21 Apr 2015: Proof is required of both the purchase of travel and its use. Best practice would be to include a log of travel requests and authorisation (to satisfy the requirement that the travel has been authorised as necessary for the requirements of the grant)

21 Apr 2015: pFACT will not be available on the morning of Friday 1February (8am to 12noon) as during this time the new rates will be updated. ... The new rates are available at the Research Office website:.

21 Apr 2015: pFACT will not be available on the morning of Wednesday 1 February (8am to 12noon) as during this time the new rates will be updated. ... The new rates are available at the Research Office website:.

21 Apr 2015: As you are likely aware, the USA was required by law from 1 March 2013, to issue a sequestration order cancelling approximately $85 billion in budgetary resources across the Federal Government for the remainder of the Federal fiscal year (2013).

21 Apr 2015: There has been a marked increase in calls where sponsors request a support letter signed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor Research to be submitted with the application for funding. In order to allow sufficient time for the review and signing of letters,

24 Mar 2015: A research contract Describes the expectation and requirements of each party Ensures those involved know what is expected from them Is a written ‘expression’ of what’s been discussed and agreed Protects interests of researchers Protects the

21 Apr 2015: Please be advised that pFACT will be down on Tuesday 8th May 2012 from 8–10amIt is recommended that when logging in again, all pFACT users utilise the 'Recalculate' function to ensure all information is updated within any project proposals that

21 Apr 2015: new role-holders.

24 Jul 2015: 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 ... This includes how to copy to a new draft as well as

21 Apr 2015: new harmonised framework.

21 Apr 2015: It has come to the attention of the Research Office that there is a scam e-mail in circulation which appears to be sent from the Gates Foundation offering individuals the opportunity to apply for research funding via an attached application form.

4 Aug 2015: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 138. Published on 4 August 2015. Are you considering applying for a Wellcome Trust grant? As of 1 August 2015 all researchers submitting a grant application to the

21 Apr 2015: From the 1st October 2013, all Research Councils (AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC and STFC) are aligning their terms and conditions on starting procedures. Previously some Research Councils had allowed a delay of up to 6 months from the start

21 Apr 2015: page). To ensure your application uses the new figures, click the “Recalculate” button on the summary page. ... Note that no new rates are being added to pFACT at this time.

2 Oct 2015: Published on 2 October 2015. The Research Operations Office is embarking on a new round of our ROOTS (Research Operations Office Training Strategy) Tier 2 (2016) Research Administrators Programme. ... The content will include; using the Project Wizard to

21 Apr 2015: funders. Preparations are now underway to introduce the new harmonised system by September 2014.

10 Dec 2015: Researchfish is running a series workshops across the UK in January 2016 on the Researcher Interface and covering some training for administrators who are tasked with administering the returns on behalf of their institutions. Two sessions will take

29 Apr 2015: Contractors. Travel . Purchased materials and services. Meetings and publication. New equipment purchases & maintenance.

21 Apr 2015: In order to apply these changes, it is necessary to delay the launch of the new responsive mode grant round by one week.

23 Jan 2015: The content will include; using the Project Wizard to generate a costing, adding staff and non-staff costs, the differences between copying to a draft or new record, printing reports and

21 Apr 2015: Show you how to set up email alerts to keep you informed of new developments.

27 Feb 2015: Please check Article 4 of your grant agreement for the details of your reporting periods. Reports must be submitted within strict deadlines at the end of each reporting period (normally 1 month after period ends).

10 Dec 2015: Articles in 'Scientific Data' can describe data from new or published studies, and can be published alongside traditional research works.

9 Jan 2015: As part of their programme they will be holding an open session (with Q&A) which will explain their new funding schemes, primarily in their Medical Humanities and Society and Ethics

9 Jun 2015: The Finance Analyst - Research & Grants will seek confirmation of the transfer from your new department at Cambridge. ... We will handle any correspondence from the sponsor relating to the closing budget, and will liaise with you/your new department;

18 Sep 2015: The UK’s Export Control Organisation (ECO), which oversees the implementation of UK Export Control Law, occasionally publishes guidance documents relating to specific export control issues. The ECO has recently published guidance on how Export

21 Apr 2015: If you are interested in using this review service, please contact them at their new email address ppi@addenbrookes.nhs.uk.

21 Apr 2015: 2pm - Arts School Room A, New Museums Site. Questions:. Please send any questions you would like to ask the Wellcome Trust in advance to Jo Dekkers, Assistant Director T: 01223 766362

27 Feb 2015: Periodic and final financial reports must to be submitted to the coordinator of your FP7 project or to the REA directly in the case of mono beneficiary fellowships. Please check Article 4 of your grant agreement for the details of your reporting

21 Apr 2015: Research Professional is a comprehensive research funding opportunities database which enables you to search for funding calls in all disciplines from a wide range of sponsors in the UK and abroad. It is available online at

21 Apr 2015: As part of a drive by RCUK to increase efficiency and effectiveness across research management, there is now a requirement on the University to make greater use of existing equipment and to demonstrate that it is shared between Departments and/or

21 Apr 2015: Please note that the RGUG meeting on Tuesday 28 January 2014 is now CANCELLED. The next RGUG will take place on Tuesday 25 March 09:00 - 11:00am. Venue to be confirmed.

20 Feb 2015: The presentations will be of interest to anyone who intends to apply for Horizon 2020 funding, administrators, as well as those that are new to EU funding and would just like

21 Apr 2015: Each Department will manage the submission process locally using the new functionality in Researchfish.

21 Apr 2015: West Anglia Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) organises drop-in sessions which offer information and advice on involving patients and members of the public in research projects. Sessions are held every Thursday afternoon at S4 Add

26 Nov 2015: Researchfish is a harmonised research outcomes gathering system used by an increasing number of UK funders including all seven Research Councils. Submitted outcomes inform the case for further funding. Entries can be made throughout the year, but

21 Apr 2015: RCUK have announced that they will be visiting the University on November 14-16 to conduct an audit. The RCUK Assurance will comprise: Doctoral Training Grants All other Research Grants QAV (TRAC methodology) A Project group has been convened to

21 Apr 2015: Currently applications are accepted between £200,000 and £2 million, however under the new arrangement the lower threshold will rise to £350,000 and the upper threshold will be reduced to

21 Apr 2015: MRC final reports are no longer required to be submitted on Je-S. In Future, these reports need to be submitted through Researchfish, formally known as MRC e-Val. Please note that the login procedure remains the same by way of using your Je-s details

21 Apr 2015: The UK funding councils and RCUK have commissioned research consultancy CFE to carry out a study of PhD graduates to examine their career pathways, their impact in employment, and how their skills contribute to innovation and growth. As part of this

25 Jun 2015: If you require a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA), your contract may be eligible for our CDA Swift Service, please go to our Contracts SharePoint Site. To access the SharePoint site, you need to be logged into Office 365 Online with your

21 Aug 2015: Each centre will have an international partner, such as the University of Cambridge whose responsibilities include being on the international board of the new centre and shaping the scientific agenda.

21 Apr 2015: Research Grants User Group (RGUG) is a forum led by the Research Operations Office where research grant administration issues and developments are discussed. Minutes and presentations from the meeting on Thursday 16 Oct are now available here

24 Jul 2015: The ERC have recently launched their draft 2016 work programme and have given the following provisional dates for the 2016 ERC calls: Starting Grant – 17 November 2015 Consolidator Grant – 2 February 2016 Advanced Grant – 1 September 2016

21 Apr 2015: The third and final internal call for Knowledge Transfer Secondments (EPSRC funded) is now open for applications up to £50,000 per project. This scheme supports the transfer of skills, experience and knowledge between Cambridge researchers and

21 Apr 2015: The briefing notes for the cancelled RGUG meeting that was scheduled to take place on the 13th December are now available online from the Research Office website. http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/research/rgug/default.aspx The next RGUG meeting is

21 Apr 2015: Each Department will manage the submission process locally using the new ‘Research Node’ functionality in Researchfish.

28 May 2015: The content will include; using the Project Wizard to generate a costing, adding staff and non-staff costs, the differences between copying to a draft or new record, printing reports and ... On 23rd April 2015 the Research Policy Committee approved the

21 Apr 2015: Following the success of previous sessions, the Research Operations Office is delighted to offer another set of briefing sessions on Full Economic Costing and the Income Allocation Policy for all staff whose role includes research grant

20 Aug 2015: Are you applying for a grant with a funder that has Open Access (OA) requirements that is not Research Council’s UK (RCUK) or Charity Open Access Fund (COAF)? In these instances you will need to budget for the cost of publishing Open Access within