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Stay Current on the Federal Administration Transition
02/20/2025
The Office of Research and Creative Activity is monitoring key updates related to the federal administration transition. Stay informed on policy changes and impacts here.
Holiday Closure: Key Internal Proposal Submission Deadlines
10/28/2024
In accordance with the University's Holiday Closure Schedule, the Office of Sponsored Programs will be closed on the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, 2024
- Winter Break: Monday, December 23rd 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
To ensure timely processing of proposals during these periods, please adhere to the following internal deadlines:
Thanksgiving Break Deadlines:
- For proposal with deadlines during the Thanksgiving break (November 28th-29th), all NuRamp approval and proposal documentation must be submitted to OSP no later than 5:00PM, Monday, November 18th, 2024.
- Proposals must be submitted by OSP no later than 5:00PM, Friday, November 22nd, 2024.
Winter Break Deadlines:
- For proposals with deadlines during the Winter Break or within the first 3 business days afterward, all NuRamp approvals and proposal documentation must be submitted to OSP no later than 5:00PM, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.
- Proposals must be submitted by OSP no later than 5:00PM, Monday, December 16th, 2024.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance!
New Webpage Alert: Principal Investigator Eligibility for Externally Sponsored Projects
03/20/2024
We're excited to introduce our latest webpage detailing the eligibility criteria for Principal Investigators (PIs) on externally sponsored projects at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Explore the Eligibility Criteria:
Discover the qualifications necessary for individuals to lead externally sponsored projects at UNO. Our aim is to ensure that these projects are overseen by individuals possessing the essential training, skills, commitment, and resources, while maintaining appropriate affiliations with the University.
Key Points Include:
- Faculty Appointments
- Other Faculty Positions
- Administrative Appointments
- Staff Appointments
- Student Eligibility
- Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Eligibility
- New Hires
We invite you to explore the details and familiarize yourself with the guidelines.Understanding these criteria is crucial before pursuing funding opportunities.
Read More: PI Eligibility
Thank you for taking the time to review these important eligibility guidelines.
Effective Immediately - Minimum Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal Deadline
11/29/2023
To streamline operations and address the complexity of compliance requirements from diverse funding sources, OSP has revised the Minimum Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal Deadline. This ensures that we can allocate resources, conduct thorough reviews, and offer comprehensive support to our research and creative activity community.
Key Highlights:
- NuRamp Form Approval: The NuRamp Form must have internal approvals obtained (routing complete) a minimum of five (5) business days before the sponsor deadline.
- Avoid Last-Minute Submissions: Waiting until the Minimum Notice of Intent to Submit deadline is strongly discouraged.
Updated Deadline and Timeline Breakdown:
- 15 Business Days Prior: Projects involving Cost-Share/Matching commitments, Subawardees/Subcontractors, F&A Waiver Requests, and International Sponsors. Provides ten (10) business days for internal elements and five (5) days for routing and approvals.
- 10 Business Days Prior: Applicable to projects with Domestic Sponsors or involving Letters of Intent, White Papers, and Pre-Proposals with budgetary information. Requires ten (10) business days for review and approval.
- 7 Business Days Prior: Projects with UNO as a Subaward from another entity. Requires seven (7) business days for review and approval.
We appreciate your immediate attention to this update. By adhering to these timelines, both OSP and our research and creative activity community contribute to the success of externally funded projects. For more detailed information, please refer to Deadlines 101: Must-Knows.
Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence, integrity, and compliance in sponsored initiatives.
Holiday Closure: Key Internal Proposal Submission Deadlines
11/21/2023
In accordance with the University's Holiday Closure Schedule, the Office of Sponsored Programs will be closed from Friday, December 22nd, through Monday, January 1, 2024.
Due to increased calendar year-end volume, please note the following internal deadlines for proposal submission to allow sufficient time for NuRamp approvers and OSP review:
- For proposal with deadlines during the holiday closure or within the first 3 business days afterward, ensure completed NuRamp approvals and proposal documentation are submitted to OSP by 5:00PM on Monday, December 11th.
- All proposals must be submitted by OSP no later than 5:00PM on Friday, December 15th.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance!
Unveiling OSP's Three New Draft Policies: Your Input Matters!
11/20/2023
Exciting news! We've just released three new draft policies for your review and comment. Your input is crucial in ensuring these policies align with the needs of our community.
Dive into the drafts and let us know what you think. The three draft policies are:
- Additional Compensation on Sponsored Projects
- Institutional Base Salary Policy
- Project Verification Statement
Thanks for being a key part of this process!