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4 Dec 2020: Thanks to everyone who joined the Live Meeting Event on Thursday 3rd December. The slides are now available on the Research Operations Office website.

18 Dec 2020: exports. This means that the import/export of controlled goods will be subject to additional checks, regulatory requirements and/or duties.

11 Sep 2020: If you have concerns about individuals who, as a result of lockdown, will be unable to fulfil this requirement, please contact the EC team for advice h2020@admin.cam.ac.uk.

3 Jul 2020: The next meeting of the Research Grants User Group (RGUG) will take place as a Live Meeting on Tuesday 28th July at 11:15am. Agenda topics will include Managing Funding on EU Awards and Furlough of Staff on Research Grants. Join Microsoft Teams

6 Feb 2020: Users of X5 will need to update their costings (go to the Rates Tab / Facilities Rates File / select the new date and save or use the Apply all updated files now option). Also be aware that for MRF / SRF rates - The funder budget headings in the

15 May 2020: The Financial Implications Task Force has produced a briefing note that provides guidance on the processes that the University has put in place to furlough staff who are unable to work while employed on a research grants. A presentation on this

25 Sep 2020: Below are useful links to the University’s safeguarding policies, guidance and resources to help applicants complete this requirement:.

15 May 2020: and normal legal and compliance requirements.

19 Jun 2020: Thank you to everyone who attended the Research Grants User Group (RGUG) Meeting on Tuesday 16th June, the presentation slides are now available on the RGUG webpages. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 28th July at 11:15am, further details

21 Feb 2020: With immediate effect, the MRC will now require host research organisations to provide a 50% contribution towards the fellow's salary for the duration of their award. This change will affect applications submitted to the upcoming round of Senior

4 Sep 2020: The X5 costing and pricing tool is due to be upgraded and the X5 Project Team are looking for current users of the system to test the new software. This is an opportunity to see the new version of X5, to do some of the tasks that you would usually

17 Jul 2020: The allocation that will be awarded to the University of Cambridge is conditional on UKRI accepting our Governance Plan which will outline a number of key requirements including.

15 Apr 2020: Research Councils have published a list of calls with their original deadlines and extensions for April and May https://www.ukri.org/files/funding/calls-april-may/

20 Nov 2020: X5 - the costing and pricing tool for research projects is due to be upgraded on Tuesday 24th November 2020. The upgrade will include improvements to the interface, fixes to known bugs and enable us to remain supported by the supplier. A summary of

10 Jan 2020: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 236. Published on 10 January 2020. The Royal Society Grants Team is visiting the University of Cambridge on 28th January 2020. Their talk is open to everyone and

11 Sep 2020: Please note that UIS will be performing essential maintenance work on the ROO Portal on Tuesday 15th September between 07:30 and 09:00 and the system will be unavailable during these times. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

7 May 2020: The equipment database was developed in 2012 as a response to changes by RCUK to the way that equipment on research grants would be funded and in particular increase shared usage. When the call came to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the database

24 Jan 2020: The School of Biological Sciences is hosting a visit by Prof Melanie Welham, BBSRC Executive Chair and will include an Open Meeting chaired by Prof Anna Philpott, Head of School of Biological Sciences. Tuesday 18th February 11:00 – 13:00 Sainsbury

31 Jul 2020: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 251. Published on 31 July 2020. As research funders continue to review their guidance for grant holders and applicants, the Research Operations Office has updated

31 Jul 2020: A reminder that the new Research Investigator Time Policy is being introduced from 1st August 2020 to improve cost recovery and better reflect the true cost of research. Details of the new policy can be found on the ROO website. If you have any