The OVPR, RSC, and OSP COVID-19 FAQ pages are continually updated, so please check regularly for the most up-to-date information.

The Department of Justice grant making units launched a grants management system, JustGrants, in 2020. Through the JustGrants site, applicants can access training resources, find answers to FAQs, and sign up for updates.

The JustGrants team facilitates weekly Virtual Q&A sessions covering topics such as general navigation, award acceptance and post-award management. Register for one of these weekly sessions here.

NOT-OD-22-045 announces that NIH will continue to operate under a Continuing Resolution through February 18, 2022 at the FY2021 enacted level, with no reduction.

NIH Institutes and Centers may, at their discretion, issue non-competing awards at a level below indicated on the most recent Notice of Award. Upward adjustments to awards will be considered after FY2022 appropriations are enacted.

The salary limitation announced in NOT-OD-21-057 and the pre- and post- doctoral stipend levels and tuition/fees set in NOT-OD-21-049 remain unchanged during the Continuing Resolution.

As a reminder, NIH Form G Application Packages are required for proposals due on or after January 25, 2022. The Form G package requires use of the updated Biosketch and Other Support format pages.

A Discussion Session regarding the Other Support template is scheduled for January 18th. Please join us for the discussion group and bring your tips or questions.

The Spring CRA Study Group will begin with an information session on January 18, 2022, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Register for the information session in TRACKS.

The study group will meet Tuesdays (12:00 - 1:00pm) from February 18th - May 3rd to prepare for the May 14-28, 2022 testing window.

Congratulations to UT's new CRA, Haley Perko, Vickie Grier, & Christina Fannon!

January 13, 2022, 9:30 - 10:30am

January 18, 2022, 10:00 - 11:30am

All OSP Research Administration Training that is offered through Zoom will be offered on a rotating schedule. If you are unable to attend the currently scheduled sessions, they will be offered again in the future.

The OSP training page will continue to be updated as new core curriculum courses are rolled out for campus.

For up-to-date information on the Grants and COI module launches, stay tuned to ARA meetings and be sure to sign up for the UTRMS newsletter which will provide detailed plans for training programs, access to educational materials and system support.

The Office of the President compiled highlights from 2021 media coverage of UT Austin research.

We can be proud of the outstanding research conducted at our institution and our roles in the research enterprise.

Texas Division of Emergency Management is accepting applications for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The proposal requires the applicant to have a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan.

If you plan to apply for this funding, or a different opportunity that has this requirement, contact UT Emergency Preparedness. This unit will coordinate with the Texas Department of Emergency Management for submission of the proposal to the sponsor. UT will be a subrecipient under Texas Department of Emergency Management when the sponsor has a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan requirement.

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