News and Updates

  • Tip Tuesday: Research Busters! - If there’s something strange in your proposal or award… who ya gonna call? RESEARCH BUSTERS!  This Halloween, keep your grants from turning into ghost stories. Use these tools to track down — and bust — the most common research haunts! The Phantom RFP It appears out of nowhere right before the deadline — missing details, attachments, […]
  • Tip Tuesday – Office of Sponsored Projects – Required Disclosures - If you are unsure if a financial interest or outside activity should be disclosed, err on the side of caution and disclose! Please remember that the appearance or existence of a Financial Conflict of Interest or Conflict of Commitment does not imply any wrongdoing, nor does it mean that the investigator must divest financial interest […]
  • FY25-26 -  Kick off FY25-26 with fresh tools, timely reminders, and updated forms from URI OSP It’s #WebsiteWednesday — let’s set you up for success!  Form Updates You Need to Know:  NIH No-Cost Extension Guidance – May 2025  Domestic Subrecipient Commitment Form  Dean’s Pledge Form (Please review the updated instructions)  Departing PI Checklist  NSF Safe and Inclusive Work Environment […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Central Research Administration – Who Does What? - 💡Tip Tuesday💡 Office of Sponsored Projects Central Research Administration – Who Does What? Division of Research and Economic Development: Research DevelopmentBefore InfoEd submission — helps you develop a research strategy, find funding, draft competitive grants, and bring together teams across disciplines. Research ConciergesUnsure what you need? We’re here to help! Assists in connecting you with […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects – Guidance for Establishing Data Use Agreements (DUAs) - Researchers enter into Data Use Agreements (DUAs) to establish the terms of the transfer of data into and out of the institution. Extra protection is needed for some types of data, such as data from human subjects, data subject to HIPAA or FERPA regulations, and export-controlled data. Refer to the Federal Demonstration Partnership FDP Data Transfer […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – OSP – SciENcv: The New Standard for Federal Biosketches - Body: SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) is a federal system designed to help researchers and faculty create and maintain their CVs. It’s a valuable tool for submitting applications to federal agencies like NIH, NSF, and others that require biosketches or similar documents.   Whether you’re applying for grants or managing your research portfolio, SciENcv ensures […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects -Grant Award Information Notification (GAIN) - Introducing GAIN: Your Grant Superpower! Attention, research heroes! Formerly known as Batch Communication emails, we’re introducing GAIN – Grant Award Information Notification – your ultimate tool for staying ahead in the funding universe!  No more wondering about award updates—GAIN swoops in with timely notifications, key details, and next steps to keep your research mission on track.  Be on the lookout […]
  • University of Rhode Island achieves prestigious Carnegie R1 status - University of Rhode Island achieves prestigious Carnegie R1 status, ascends to top tier of U.S. research universities The Carnegie Classification distinction places URI among the nation’s top research institutions. KINGSTON, R.I. — Feb. 13, 2025 — The University of Rhode Island has ascended to the highest level of research universities in the United States by […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – URI’s Tip Tuesdays for Research Success! - 2024 was the year for community building and information sharing. We’ve loved finding new ways to make research administration fun and engaging, and sharing it all with you! One of our favorite creations from 2024 was Tip Tuesday—a monthly tip to highlight key processes and share valuable information. As we kick off 2025, let’s reflect on those […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Expedited Award Processing Request form Process - Awards are processed in the order in which they are received, or during periods of high volume by project begin date. If it is essential for your award to be processed urgently, please complete the Expedited Award Processing Request PDF Form and submit it through the Expedited Processing Request Intake Google Form.  Expedited processing cannot be requested for awards […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Revised Budget - Rebudgeting tips: Ensure the INFOED budget and cost-share (if applicable) matches the award amount or sponsor’s request. Make sure indirect costs are calculating properly. Verify that all sponsor requirements are met. Resources:  QRG: Revise a budget already submitted to a sponsor QRG: Create an incremental revised budget
  • Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 Updates - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has announced updates to the Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200. These revisions went into effect on October 1, 2024 and aim to streamline and enhance federal grant management, promoting greater efficiency and accountability in the administration of federal funds. Key changes include updated cost principles, changes to prior approval […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects – Dean’s Pledge - For new awards or existing awards where the funding has been delayed by the sponsor, you may set up an account prior to receiving your award notice with appropriate approvals.  Consult your department and submit a Dean’s Pledge and submit to Sponsored Projects using the Dean’s Pledge Intake Form.  This Form will ask for you to upload the Dean’s […]
  • Website Wednesday September 2024 – 2024 BIS Compliance Resources for Universities - The United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), released two New Export Compliance Resources for Universities: 1. Compliance Note: Trends in Voluntary Self-Disclosures Related to Universities over the last ten years. BIS highlighted the risks below: a.   Biohazards: Unauthorized export of specific chemicals, microorganisms, and toxins. b.   Entity List: Unauthorized export of items to a party on […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects – Pre-Proposals - A preliminary proposal, also known as a pre-proposal, white paper, letter proposal, letter of intent, pre-application, or concept paper, is a brief description of a project that is submitted to funding agencies to gauge interest and request a preliminary review before a formal proposal: Purpose To interest potential sponsors and inform them of the project, and […]
  • Website Wednesday August 2024 – CITI Guidance - As part of the Division of Research and Economic Development’s commitment to providing our community with resources and training opportunities, we are excited to share that we now have access to the CITI Webinar Package. This includes all of CITI Program currently available webinar recordings as well as future recordings released during our subscription period. Webinars reflect […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – How to Complete A BRR - A Budget Revision Request (BRR) is a form used to request changes to the budget of a sponsored project. It requires an explanation, a signature, and certification from the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee that the request does not involve criteria that necessitate prior written approval from the agency. The revised costs should not be […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – How to Link Proposals - Linking proposals can be done swiftly and effortlessly with just a few clicks! Remember, if a proposal is awarded and shares the same Award Number, it must be linked back to the original proposal. This is particularly important for Supplement, Renewal, and Continuation Proposal types. Refer to April’s Tip Tuesday for definitions of proposal types. […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Five Day Policy - Internal Deadline for Grant Submissions It is imperative that all faculty members acknowledge and adhere to the internal deadline as the definitive deadline for grant submissions. This deadline is deliberately established to provide pre-award research administrators with sufficient time to execute their expert and intricate work, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and eligible for funding. […]
  • TIP TUESDAY – Proposal Definitions - Did you know there are six distinct proposal types? Explore the definitions of each proposal. Please click here for definitions of each proposal: https://web.uri.edu/research-admin/research-admin/proposal-definitions/    

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