The Office of Sponsored Projects | September 2018
Regulatory Updates
UT Updates
 Clinical Trials F&A Rate

As of September 1, 2018, the clinical trials rate for UT Austin will be increased to 38% of Total Direct Costs (TDC).

Grant Writing Workshop The Offices of Sponsored Projects and the Vice President for Research sponsor an annual all-day grant writing seminar conducted by Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops, LLC. The $75 registration fee includes your choice of workbook ( NIH, NSF, USDA, any agency). Additional workbooks may be purchased for an additional $75 fee.

Monday, Sept. 24 (7:30-4:30) (POB 2.302 - Avaya Auditorium)

National Research Administrator Day Celebration The Office of the Vice President for Research sponsors the annual Research Administrator Awards, which will be announced on National Research Administrator Day at a celebration hosted by the Association of Research Administrators (ARA). Join your colleagues to celebrate the 2018 winners and research administration at UT Austin!

Tuesday, Sept. 25 (10:00-11:30) (MAI 212)

Adjusted Effort Reporting Cycle for 3/1/18 - 8/31/18. The reporting window for this period will be 9/10/18-10/18/18, which is shortened from 45 to 40 days due to the transition to Workday.




Continuing Education
The Office of Sponsored Projects and other research support units offer educational opportunities on campus each month. Check the OSP Calendar for free on-campus training that is applicable to CRA re-certification. Below are training opportunities that were available last month as well as those coming up in the month ahead.

Find the latest Federal regulation and UT Austin policy and procedures related to sponsored research on the OSP News & Alerts page.

Reserve your seat for live-cast webinars and workshops on Research TRACKS (where your research-related continuing education credits are recorded).

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