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15 Mar 2024: The European Commission is organising online infodays on 25th - 26th April 2024 about the new topics in the EU Missions Work Programme.

9 Jun 2023: UKRI has launched its first stakeholder perception survey to understand how it is perceived by its various communities. The survey aims to help UKRI address issues, tailor activities and measure progress as an organisation over the coming years. The

21 Feb 2020: Spaces are available for the introduction to X5 training session in April, topics include setting up an X5 using the Project Wizard as well as using the correct methodology for capturing costs. To book a place please contact

1 Jul 2024: On 26th June 2024, the European Commission held a webinar on certificates on the financial statements (CFS) in Horizon Europe. The YouTube link is now available to view the recording.

19 Jan 2024: For existing costings in X5, the appropriate staff costing lines will have to be re-added so that they can be re-calculated with the new pension rate. ... Please be aware that your costs will change due to these new rates.

19 Mar 2021: The Researchfish submission for 2021 has now closed for the main funders and we would like to thank all researchers, administrative staff and node administrators for playing their part in the submission process this year. We recognise that due to

24 Mar 2015: The Contracts Team of the Research Operations Office (ROO) is responsible for all contracts related to research with a wide range of external organisations and for authorizing all research contracts for collaborative research within the University.

31 Jul 2014: Under the terms of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the UK will participate in the Horizon Europe Programme as an Associated Country.

21 May 2021: New NI rates:. Including Apprenticeship Levy: file date of 06/04/21. Without Apprenticeship Levy: file date of 05/04/21. ... Tentative dates for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2021 can be found on the EC news page on the ROO website.

24 May 2024: A dedicated support team is also being set up for our new grant management system Worktribe. ... Details of how to contact this team will be shared closer to the launch of the new system.

14 Jan 2022: The Research Office is conducting its annual SAM (System for Award Management) registration renewal process for US Federal funding and in doing so is performing some additional checks to satisfy recent updates to the US regulatory framework. We

22 Oct 2020: The new files are as follows. Updated Clinical payscales with an effective date of 02/04/2020. ... New NI rates:. Including Apprenticeship Levy: file date of 08/04/20. Without Apprenticeship Levy: file date of 07/04/20.

9 Apr 2021: The Research Office has collated information for applicants on its Latest EC News page and Guidance page including.

1 Dec 2023: completed. Access to view Apollo will be available as usual. What's new. ... Accessibility improvements, making navigation easier. A new layout with more in system guidance on the Name based search page, which researchers can use to refine which

6 Jun 2024: The Research Operations Office EU Team is organising a European Innovation Council (EIC) Information online event which will be held on Thursday 4th July 2024, between 10:30-12:00 (UK time).

24 Apr 2020: The single audit report for federal grants for Financial Year 17/18 is now finalised and available from the ROO website.

14 Jan 2022: Following published guidance from the Office for Students, both the Annual Financial Return and the TRAC Return submissions for 2020-21 have been given an extension until the end of March. Therefore, the University’s fEC rates and the

18 Oct 2018: Guidance on how to write a research proposal. This includes information on what to include in your proposal, and how the University can support you.

10 Feb 2023: Published on 10 February 2023. X5 has been updated with the new fEC, facility and inflation rates which are effective from 1. ... Please be aware that your costs will change due to the new 2023 rates.

31 Jul 2014: From July 2022, a new mechanism for timesheets has being implemented to comply with audit requirements for UKRI Research Grants & Fellowships and Innovate UK grants.

6 Nov 2020: Technical issues have now been resolved and the new date for the upgrade is Tuesday 24. ... The waythe Wellcome Trustfundsits research is changingto support its new vision and strategy.

9 Oct 2020: th. October has been postponed. Investigations into the issues are ongoing and an announcement will be made regarding a new upgrade date in due course.

14 Feb 2017: Once you have accepted the award, there are several requirements that you need to be aware of including

16 Dec 2022: Thank you all for your support and engagement with the new timesheet process.

12 Aug 2014: Basic research is experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundation of phenomena and observable facts, without any particular application or use in view. ... Applied research is also original

2 Feb 2024: The annual submission period for UKRI, NIHR, CRUK, BHF, WT and other funders is 5th February to 14th March 2024 during which time PIs should use their Researchfish account to submit a return on their research outputs. Award holders will have

10 Jun 2022: We have a number of job opportunities available at the Research Office, further details can be found on the University Jobs website.

20 Oct 2022: The Research Office will be running a further two sessions on timesheets during November for staff involved in the new timesheet process.

4 Dec 2020: Whether there is a Brexit Deal or no deal, customs procedures and physical checks at borders will change. The UK’s reasonable worst-case scenario planning highlights that the flow rate at the Channel short straits (Calais/Dunkirk/Coquelles and

19 Jun 2020: Videos have been developed to assist with creating a simple costing in X5 and are located in Stream. Additional support is also available in the following format - Mini User Guides Grants Guidance for Departments FAQs

15 Apr 2020: UKRI-funded PhD students whose studies have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are in their final year will receive an extension to their research of up to six months so they will be able to complete their studies. Further details are

31 Jul 2014: Search site. Research Operations Office. Frequently Asked Questions about Research Contracts. Q. How will Full Economic Costing (fEC) affect my collaboration with industrial sponsors? Please see www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/fec/ where details about fEC

20 Nov 2020: After the completion of the Brexit transition period, any EU funded projects that have a eu internet domain name registered from the UK, will need to have their registration transferred. Therefore if you - have an eu domain name registered through

1 Jul 2024: The next Research Grants User Group (RGUG) will take place as a Teams meeting on Thursday 18th July, 11:15am – 12:15pm. This is an open meeting for any staff with an interest in grants administration. The agenda will include Worktribe

9 Jun 2017: X5 has a new option under the Costing tab called “Costing sub type”. ... This information will also appear in the workflow email. The purpose of this new function is to easily identify which X5 costings require a contract or tender.

4 May 2018: st. October 2018. If you have any questions regarding the new grant application deadlines, please send these to– a one to one session to help you with a particularly challenging costing.

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.

10 Dec 2021: The News section of Research Professional focuses on research policy, research funding and research politics. ... More information about Research Professional can be found on the University Research Information webpage, including links to help sections

24 May 2024: The University’s Large Grant Contribution Fund (LGCF) provides financial contributions for large collaborative research applications. At the beginning of 2024, there were some updates to the criteria - in addition to applications led by Cambridge

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

21 May 2021: Tentative dates for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2021 can be found on the EC news page on the ROO website.

9 Sep 2022: This new extension means that the guarantee funding will cover all Horizon Europe calls that close on or before 31st December 2022, with the majority of grant signature dates expected before ... The UKRI Guarantee Guidance has been updated with this new

20 Jul 2017: On Tuesday 25 July 2017 a New Investigator Award scheme replaced the First Grant initiative. ... The New Investigator Award scheme will. Remove the financial value and the duration caps.

19 Oct 2023: Search site. Research Operations Office. New Teams channel to support users of UKRI’s The Funding Service (TFS). ... Several calls are already active on TFS and the new CoP channel will initially focus on application related queries.

31 Jul 2014: Develop new teaching and research ideas. Act as a mentor for postgraduates working on business-related projects. ... Start a strategic relationship with the University. Access highly qualified people to spearhead new projects.

6 May 2022: Search site. Research Operations Office. Travel on University business: new guidelines on sustainability. ... As part of the University’s commitment to carbon reduction, the Sustainability Team have consulted with stakeholders from across the

2 Feb 2024: The new fEC rates are available on the AFPA website and the X5 changes are listed ROO website. ... Please be aware that your costs will change due to the new 2024 rates.

9 Nov 2018: Keeping track of grant spending Find out how to keep track of grant spending. Invoicing Find out about invoicing. Claiming expenses Find out about claiming expenses

23 Apr 2021: When the Research Office activates an award on CUFS, we would like to remind Departments to check that the award has been set up as expected. If there are any discrepancies, please contact your Research Support Advisor as soon as possible so that we

2 Dec 2022: Search site. Research Operations Office. Reminder - Christmas and New Year Deadlines for Applications.