Announcements

Updated OSPA Staff Assignments

The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) has transitioned to its new organizational structure for proposal and award services that was recommended by Project GATeWAY. Research Administrators are now focused on providing pre-award or post-award support and services based on their constituency (college or other unit) assignment.

Lyman T. Johnson and University Research Postdoc Fellowships | Applications due Nov 6

The Office of the Vice President for Research postdoctoral programs, the Lyman T. Johnson and the University Research Fellowships provide stipend plus benefits and are available to eligible trainees from all disciplines who have a UK-mentored research and training plan.

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators | Begins Sept 10

The Grant Administration Forum for Investigators (GAFI) is a new communication channel including the leadership of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA), Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) and Research Financial Services (RFS). The first GAFI session will be on September 10 at 1 p.m. and continue the second Tuesday of every other month. Investigators can submit questions and suggested topics to be covered by providing them in advance.

UK ASCEND | Applications due Aug 23

UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities) is requesting applications from UK postdoctoral fellows/scholars to apply for pilot research funds to conduct Community-Engaged Research (CER) studies. The ASCEND Postdoctoral CER Pilot will provide pilot awards of up to $25,000 for 12 months.

August 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The August edition of the Innovation Insider highlights Matthew Upton’s appointment as acting director of technology commercialization and UK Innovate’s role in supporting two major grants focused on career readiness and technology development.

Virtual Conference: HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTIONS: Times Like These

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTIONS: Times Like These September 26-27, 2024

UK Clinical Engineering Services

The UK College of Medicine has entered into an agreement with Renovo to provide clinical engineering services including corrective maintenance, device calibration, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Please click on the announcement to see the flyer for more details.

ATRN 2024 Annual Health Summit | Registration Open

The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) is a collaborative of academic medical institutions, including the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science, working to address the significant health challenges and disparities specific to Appalachia. The summit is Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.

Hart named University Attending Veterinarian

Michael W. Hart, DVM, MS, DACLAM, has been named Attending Veterinarian for the University of Kentucky. Hart previously served as Director of Animal Resources and University Veterinarian at Georgia State University. He will assume the role on August 19.

August 2024 The IRB Review Newsletter

August edition now available

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