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Syracuse University faculty and staff have been receiving communications from federal agencies, both directly and indirectly, that impact research operations. The Office of Research and the Office of University Counsel continue to monitor and assess the impact of recent executive action and court decisions on federally-funded research.

At present, principal investigators should continue all activities consistent with the existing terms and conditions of your award unless directed specifically by the federal sponsor. Please ensure that you submit all required deliverables and reports, noting that sponsors may have adjusted content requirements, or may communicate such content adjustments in the future.

Please check the Office of Research SharePoint page (NetID login required) for updates and information about federal-level and agency-wide actions.

The Office of Research is pleased to announce unlimited institutional access to the LevelUP Micro-credential Program from the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI). LevelUP is a comprehensive set of online courses covering pre-award administration, post-award finance, and regulatory and financial compliance. The courses can be completed any time, from any location, and at no cost to you or your department. For each module completed, you earn a micro-credential and a digital badge.

For more information or to participate, email Jill Ferguson.

The Office of Research has announced a new internal grants program to support faculty research and creative endeavors as well as increase high-quality scholarly output. Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members can apply for project grants of between $1,000 and $5,000. Brown says he expects FCAR grants to be awarded three times annually, at the start of the fall, spring and summer semesters, to provide faculty with maximum flexibility. The total anticipated funding for this cycle is $50,000. Read more.

Effective as of January 30, 2023, NSF’s new policy requirement states that there must be a plan for a safe and inclusive work environment created—and distributed to each participant—in advance of departure for an off-campus research activity. The creation and distribution of the plan is the responsibility of the award PI. To ease the administrative burden, the Office of Sponsored Programs has created a Plan Template for your use. Read more.