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2 Jun 2015: Consult Schedule 2 for the meaning of all words beginning with a capital letter. In particular the contract value must be calculated per the definition of Total Value.

7 Apr 2015: Budgets will freeze on working day 3 at 4pm and open at 9am on working day 6. All other modules will close at 5pm on the stated days.

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).

21 Apr 2015: Following the launch in February of the pre-checks available from the Research Operations Office for high-risk grant applications, the Research Office was asked to develop some guidance for risk assessment.  We have now developed a draft which can

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

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

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: There have been a number of queries relating to ROS and the submission of data. The current situation is summarised below. Further Bulletins will be issued if there are any additional developments. ROS was adopted by AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC and ESRC in

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: RCUK has recently announced the outcomes of a project aimed at enabling all seven Research Councils to implement a harmonised research outcomes gathering system by September 2014. Currently researchers are required to submit information using two

9 Jun 2015: As soon as you know you will be moving, please contact the following people: Your current department Your new department at the University of Cambridge The Research Operations Office's Finance Analyst - Research & Grants Your sponsor Any staff

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

20 Mar 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format As the new finance system is brought in through the Financial Transformation Programme, this chapter of the Financial Procedures Manual will see significant changes. However, this is the current guidance for

21 Apr 2015: These changes relate to the page length for the case for support and other attachments. The case for support (including track record) for all future applications to BBSRC standard grant schemes will be contained within 8 pages rather than the

6 Feb 2015: “CIMA is the world's largest professional body of management accountants. We offer the most relevant finance qualification for business.” http://www.cimaglobal.com/ By becoming a CIMA member you will join the world’s largest professional body

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

21 Apr 2015: Tuesday 13 March 2012, 10–11am This free monthly webinar is open to all members of the University. The next session will take place from 10–11am on Tuesday 13 March and will: Introduce you to the Research Professional platform Demonstrate how

21 Apr 2015: A new submission report for EC H2020 applications is now available in X5 and can be found in the reports button in the tool bar on the costing screen. If you have any questions please contact your Reseaerch Support Advisor

6 Feb 2015: Choose to study accounting with ACCA and we will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means you are free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you want to work for.

21 Apr 2015: You will be aware that from September 2014 all Research Councils will use Researchfish to report outcomes and sanctions will be imposed for non-compliance. RCUK have indicated that all seven Research Councils will be open for submission at the same