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Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRPs) Policy

As required by federal law, UK is issuing a new policy (effective Aug 9, 2024) concerning participation in foreign talent recruitment programs (FTRPs) per the CHIPS and Science Act.

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.

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.

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Grant Administration Forum for Investigators

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators (GAFI), This new communication channel will include the leadership of OSPA, CGS, and RFS, who will offer a short presentation on a current research administration-related topic. In addition, investigators can submit questions and suggested topics to be covered at the Forum by providing them via this form in advance, GAFI Topics.

Kaylene Way Hedgepeth
Research Administrator Senior – Contracts
Renee O'Connor
Research Administrator Senior – Proposal/Award Services (Team 2)
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John Blevins
Research Administrator Principal Lead - Proposal/Award Pre-Award Services (Team 2)