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9 Jun 2023: Whilst this three-year deal meets the sector’s requirements to reduce costs and expedite full and immediate open access, UK Universities continues to work towards developing alternative academic-led solutions

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

20 Nov 2023: It is a requirement of EC funding that beneficiaries must maintain clear and specific documentation for at least five years after the final payment. ... Staff may be justified in applying different Retention Periods where other factors require

24 Feb 2023: Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not comply maybe subject to sanctions from their funder.

17 Jun 2023: 7. What to do when you have experienced inappropriate behaviour 7.1. Allegations should always be taken seriously, and action taken as quickly as possible to stop any inappropriate behaviour identified. This section summarises the procedures

4 May 2023: The sessions will run on Teams and there is no requirement to speak or have a camera on.

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 Mar 2023: Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not comply may be subject to sanctions from their funder.

11 May 2023: This might be restricted through budgetary requirements (completed within the financial year) or in time for a particular Term's activities - research or teaching.

22 Sep 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 321. Published on 22 September 2023. The Latest EC News has been updated to include details on the association of the UK to the Horizon Europe Programme and

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

13 Jan 2023: For UKRI grants, the starting certificate must be submitted in Je-S within 42 (calendar) days of the Project starting. The date entered on the Start Confirmation will be the Official Start Date of the Grant. If you want to begin the project before

2 Aug 2023: This table forms part of the Employee Expenses policy. Any deviations from the policy must adhere to the key principles and be authorised by the Head of Institution. It is to be applied in conjunction with the Business Travel values, and, where

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 •

10 Feb 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 308. Published on 10 February 2023. X5 has been updated with the new fEC, facility and inflation rates which are effective from 1. The increase in rates was

8 Sep 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 320. Published on 8 September 2023. As many of you will now be aware, it was announced yesterday (Thursday 7th September) that the Government and the European

13 Jan 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 306. Published on 13 January 2023. Following the UKRI FAP audit last year, we implemented new timesheet procedures for DI staff working less than 100% on a grant

7 Jul 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 317. Published on 7 July 2023. X5 was updated on 4th July 2023, with new fEC rates which are effective from 1st July 2023. The University has made an adjustment

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

27 Jan 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 307. Published on 27 January 2023. We are seeking a mid-career researcher to join the newly formed Research Culture Steering Committee and participate in the

24 Mar 2023: The University repository, Apollo, will undergo a significant upgrade mid to late April. The Elements system, which is linked to Apollo, will be unavailable for several days while the underpinning repository platform, DSpace, is upgraded to its

6 Apr 2023: The recordings and slides of the three online training sessions about Financial Audits of EC Grants, Innovate UK Grants and Single Audit of US federal grants (including NIH) are now available. They are aimed at research support staff, finance staff

27 Jan 2023: The annual audit of US Federal Funding (including NIH awards) for the Financial Year 20/21 is now available. The following issues were highlighted which you need to be aware of when managing US Federal Funding. Salary costs: costs charged to the

23 Oct 2023: All employees of the collegiate University are invited to complete a survey about the experiences and support of LGBTQ+ staff at Cambridge.

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.

1 Dec 2023: The Research Operations Office has prepared additional guidance on Horizon 2020 MSCA grants regarding secondments and audit requirements. ... Departments with MSCA fellows are encouraged to review the guidance and contact mscagrants@admin.cam.ac.uk with

1 Aug 2023: This section forms part of the Employee Expenses policy. Any deviations from the policy must adhere to the key principles and be authorised by the Head of Institution. Where appropriate, any claims must also align to the funder’s terms and

8 Mar 2023: We have recently updated some categories (including disability, ethnic origin and sexual orientation) and added a question about marital status to meet HESA’s requirements.

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 Jun 2023: 4. Roles and responsibilities 4.1. All employees and workers have a responsibility to act in line with the University’s Code of Behaviour set out in section 6 of this Policy. All employees and workers also have a responsibility for completing any

17 Jul 2023: for additional activities which take place outside what is considered as fulfilling the year abroad requirements.

28 Apr 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 313. Published on 28 April 2023. The UK Government’s guarantee funding covers successful Horizon Europe applications submitted to calls with a final submission

2 Aug 2023: This table forms part of the Employee Expenses policy. Any deviations from the policy must adhere to the key principles and be authorised by the Head of Institution. It is to be applied in conjunction with the Business Travel values, and, where

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.

24 Mar 2023: a breach of the requirements concerning conduct and performance, such as a regular failure to complete work on time or a regular and unexplained inability to contact the individual when working

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 Oct 2023: the progress report, to the primary recipient with a frequency of no less than once per year, in alignment with the timing requirements for Research Performance Progress Report submission. ... In particular, please be aware that:. this policy affects

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

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

6 Apr 2023: If you are applying for a research project that involves a clinical trial or study, you may need to include a SoECAT (Schedule of Events Cost Attribution Tool) with your grant application. From 1st April 2023, the Excel version has been replaced

24 Feb 2023: Our internal auditor for grants is offering some online training sessions for research support staff and PIs for the following funders Monday 27 March 9:30am -12noon Financial Audit of EC Grants Wednesday 29 March 10am -11:15am Financial Audit of

30 Oct 2023: Kasia Lanucha is an experienced coach currently enrolled in the MSc in Coaching programme at the University and is seeking pro bono clients to fulfil her practice requirements.

16 Oct 2023: these types of expenses, whilst aligning with statutory and tax requirements.

4 Dec 2023: Postgraduate students and the leave to work away policy. Under the current arrangements for Leave to Work Away, there is already a requirement to have completed a risk assessment as part

6 Apr 2023: The Elements system will be unavailable for four to five days from 20th April. The University repository, Apollo, will remain available to view only during this time. It will not be possible to make open access, research data or doctoral theses

16 Mar 2023: The Safety Office offers a wide range of standard courses and is pleased to tailor specific courses to suite departmental requirements.

24 Mar 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 311. Published on 24 March 2023. We would like to remind you that the Research Office will be closed for the April and May Bank Holidays. If you have a grant

24 Feb 2023: Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not comply maybe subject to sanctions from their funder.

7 Jul 2023: Elements is the University's research information management system used by researchers across the institution to collate, share and report on their research outputs. A new video has been produced aimed at staff who have administrative