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4 Dec 2023: Policy Title Issued Next review Standards for Student Academic Representation June 2022 June 2025 Student Consultation Framework January 2024 June 2025 Student Protection Plan May 2024 May 2025 Guidance Title Issued Next review Expectations for

16 Feb 2024: Registrations are now open for the EC’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event which will take place between 18th – 21st March 2024 in Belgium. This event brings together policymakers, researchers and entrepreneurs for debates, workshops

16 Jun 2023: 6. General Principles 6.1 At any stage of the procedure, those involved in attempting a resolution or in investigating a complaint must act fairly and in accordance with good practice and the principles set out below. Any person against whom a

19 Jan 2024: You'll learn how to:. Upload accepted manuscripts to meet REF and funder open access requirements. ... Most major research funders are committed to open access, but have varied policies, requirements, and funding sources.

5 Apr 2024: An employee who is on shared parental leave and who is at risk of redundancy is legally entitled to be offered a suitable alternative vacancy where one exists before it is offered to other employees (including those who are also at risk of redundancy

1 Mar 2024: Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not comply may be subject to sanctions from their funder.

27 Oct 2023: Provide guidance and quality assurance for Research Council studentships for Postgraduate Research students. ... We also:. Set and communicate postgraduate admissions policy and practice. Manage postgraduate admissions enquiries.

22 Jan 2024: A new survey- open to all employees, schools and institutions- has been launched to find out what staff think of the researcher reward and progression proposals. Some of the proposals put forward include changes to name titles for researchers, the

22 Sep 2023: The Latest EC News has been updated to include details on the association of the UK to the Horizon Europe Programme and implications on the open and forthcoming calls.

1 Dec 2023: Published on 1 December 2023. The Research Operations Office has prepared additional guidance on Horizon 2020 MSCA grants regarding secondments and audit requirements. ... In these circumstances, please continue to contact the ROO at the earliest

25 Mar 2024: These instructions are for students embarking on a new course of study (even if you have studied at Cambridge in the past). Students should not attempt to complete registration until formally invited to do so. In this section 1. Creating a new

11 Oct 2023: The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, in regard to location, to meet the requirements of the job including travel across Cambridge.

27 Mar 2024: To enable you to switch from your current visa (which is not a Skilled Worker Visa) to a Skilled Worker Visa, the University has assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to you, and you can now apply for your visa. Please see the guidance below

1 Aug 2023: Non-urgent requirements are to be accommodated through the normal (institution) procurement channels.

2 Nov 2023: A Senior Counsellor for the Staff Counselling Centre at Cambridge University has expressed on International Stress Awareness Week that: “it’s right to look after your mental health” and “it's not a sign of weakness.” Sarah Hughes, in an

17 Nov 2023: The Transforming Research Support (TRS) Programme will be introducing new grant management system Worktribe across the University using a phased approach from 2024 onwards. The School of Technology will be the first adopter. To support this, the

16 Feb 2024: The University’s Large Grant Contribution Fund (LGCF) provides financial contributions for large collaborative research applications. There have been some recent updates to the criteria - in addition to applications led by Cambridge PIs,

5 Jan 2024: In light of the re-association of the United Kingdom (UK) to Horizon Europe 1 January 2024, Lund University (LU) launches a call for “Get Started Funding” aimed at early career researchers from Lund University and UK-based LERU universities* (up

2 Feb 2024: Effective from 1st February 2024, X5 has been updated with the new fEC, facility and inflation rates as well as salary files. The new fEC rates are available on the AFPA website and the X5 changes are listed ROO website. Most of the fEC rates have

2 Aug 2023: Flying economy class would be detrimental due to disability or health requirements. ... More expensive, fully flexible fares should not be used where flexibility in travel arrangements is not a business requirement.

24 May 2023: You must provide a clear timeline for your submission and explain why it is essential for you to remain registered as a postgraduate student at this stage. ... ATAS requirements – If ATAS is required for your course and nationality, a change in your

15 Mar 2024: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 332. Published on 15 March 2024. The Research Operations Office is about to embark on the next Research Grants Administrator Programme 2024 (previously known as

16 Feb 2024: About the form Please read the guidance Academic (Teaching and Scholarship) Career Pathway: Process for transfers between the academic career pathways before completing the relevant form below. Obtaining a copy of the form Copies of the forms can be

6 Oct 2023: Handbook MSCA-NET, the network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for the MSCA, has prepared an unofficial handbook for applicants to the MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) 2023 call. The main aim of this handbook is supporting NCPs in assisting applicants,

17 Jun 2023: 8. What to do when you are the subject of concerns being raised 8.1. It can be a disconcerting and upsetting experience for an individual to be approached and told that their behaviour could be construed as inappropriate. If this is done through an

17 Jun 2023: 12. How to raise complaints not directly covered by this Policy 12.1. University employees or workers who have a complaint against a student should contact their HR Business Partnering Team in the first instance who will liaise with the Office of

26 Mar 2024: These instructions are for students entering the second and subsequent years of their course. They do not apply to you if you have studied at Cambridge before but are starting a new course of study. If you are starting a new course of study, then

17 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

15 Apr 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Holiday FAQs. Q. How do I claim holiday? Holiday should be claimed via your timesheet. Please refer to the ‘Worker user guide – full version’ for full instructions on claiming holiday pay. Timesheets and getting

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

17 Jun 2023: 9. What happens if you have behaved inappropriately 9.1. While this Policy emphasises the value of an early, informal resolution process, there will be situations that can only be resolved through a formal grievance. Where a formal grievance is

17 Jun 2023: 13. Associated policies and statements 13.1.

16 Jun 2023: 7. Guidance and Additional Sources 7.1 Links to other related University policies can be found below: Dignity at Work Policy (2023 ed.) Whistleblowing Policy Disciplinary Policies University’s Statement on Freedom of Speech University-wide

19 Apr 2024: This presentation is specifically provided for staff who manage grant applications where International Working is a requirement.

22 Jan 2024: After a number of proposals have been made to improve reward and progression for research staff at the University, a survey is running to collect staff’s thoughts.

1 Dec 2023: Elements will be unavailable from Thursday 14 December until Monday 18 December while it is upgraded to its latest version. It will not be possible to make open access, research data or doctoral theses deposits via Elements into the University

17 Jun 2023: 10. How we will support you 10.1. Support services 10.1.1. The University is committed to providing support for employees and workers affected by these issues. The following support resources are available to any employee or worker whether they are

16 Feb 2024: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 330. Published on 16 February 2024. The University’s Large Grant Contribution Fund (LGCF) provides financial contributions for large collaborative research

17 Jun 2023: Supporting resources Dignity at Work Policy video Introducing the University of Cambridge’s Dignity at Work Policy The University is committed to nurturing a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and professionalism, even while

28 Jul 2023: For further guidance on the recording requirements of staff time on a research grant, we have produced a decision chart for you to use to work out whether timesheets or declarations

1 Mar 2024: Reporting outcomes are a requirement of accepting an award and PIs who do not comply may be subject to sanctions from their funder.

2 Feb 2024: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 329. Published on 2 February 2024. Effective from 1st February 2024, X5 has been updated with the new fEC, facility and inflation rates as well as salary files. The

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

3 Nov 2023: In these circumstances, please continue to contact the ROO at the earliest opportunity so that we can assess the resource requirements to support the application. ... Timesheet records have always been a requirement of the Terms and Conditions.

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

21 Jul 2023: Publications It is important that researchers consider the export control risks of their research not just at the stage of international collaboration but also when it comes to publishing their results. Technology or software that is in the

5 Jan 2024: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 327. Published on 5 January 2024. An Organisational Spend Report (OSR) is submitted quarterly to the Wellcome Trust (WT) by the Research Operations Office (ROO) for

28 Jul 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Grant Timesheet Requirements and Guidance. ... For further guidance on the recording requirements of staff time on a research grant, we have produced a decision chart for you to use to work out whether

9 Jun 2023: One of the greatest benefits of cloud computing is that it gives researchers the opportunity to transform how to do certain tasks. It is particularly suited to short, time-limited tasks like research projects. Tools such as Google Cloud Products and

17 Nov 2023: Working on a large, complex grant application? Know someone who is? We’re here to help! Based in the Research Strategy arm of the Research Office, the Research Funding team offers application support services such as: coordination of bid