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

NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration was held November 1st-4th.

NIH made all of the presentation materials and recordings available on their site. There are sessions for administrators and researchers covering a range of topics regarding the lifecycle of a grant. Even if your unit does not have NIH funding, the presentations are helpful for a basic understanding of federal award requirements.

A big THANK YOU from the Project Team to all participants of our working groups and testing sessions this year!! Development of UTRMS is a collaborative effort involving central offices, departmental users, the Executive Committee and the Project Team.

Throughout our working and testing sessions we’ve listened to your feedback, and have translated it into potential system changes that will serve in the development of a tool that best meets the needs of the research community. We are working diligently to evaluate those system changes and finalize plans for the launch of the Grants and COI modules in mid-2022. For up-to-date information, stay tuned to ARA meetings and be sure to sign up for the UTRMS newsletter where we will provide our detailed plans for training programs, access to educational materials and system support for the new modules.

During winter break, the OSP mailbox and voicemail will be checked at noon, with responses to emergency requests only. Urgent matters that arise after 2:00pm on each day of office closure may be sent to rkgonzales@austin.utexas.edu.

OSP's Associate Director, Courtney Swaney, has accepted a position with Attain Consulting. Her last day in OSP will be December 31^st.

Courtney has been an integral part of OSP and has worked here since June 2000! She began her career in OSP as a student worker and advanced to the Associate Director role. Courtney has a wealth of institutional knowledge as well as a strong network of colleagues both within UT and across the country. She has served on many committees within FDP, has served as a board member with NCURA Region V and remains very engaged in the world of Research Administration.

A Farewell Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, December 16th at Jack and Gingers in the Domain between 4:00 - 6:30pm. We hope you will be able to drop by and wish her luck in her next adventure.

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.

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