Social Determinants of Health Funding Opportunity

The Upstream Research Center requests pilot proposals to catalyze research aimed at reducing cancer inequities due to structural and social determinants, including structural racism, poverty, income inequality, climate change, and food insecurity. Deadline: November 15.

New ARPA-H Funding Opportunities

ARPA-H is offering a variety of funding opportunities and doesn't allow much time between announcement and Solution Summary (required LOI) submission. The latest "model" is an Exploration Topic or ET. Stay up to date by visiting the RDO website.

Early Career Investigators: Join the UCSF K Scholars Program!

Did you get a K award this year? Join this supportive environment of 70+ early-career faculty from across UCSF and receive mentorship from outstanding program faculty with expertise in multiple methodologies and scientific content areas. Applications are rolling. Final deadline: August 1.

Process Update for Non-Clinical Research Billing APeX Study Requests

Non-Clinical Research Billing APeX Study Requests now need a completed Coverage Analysis Determination Form or finalized Coverage Analysis before submission. This centralizes triaging and standardizes activation for non-CRB APeX studies.

OnCore Utilization and APeX Billing Review for Clinical Trials Policy in Effect

The UCSF Campus Administrative Policy 400-25, OnCore Utilization and APeX Billing Review for Clinical Trials, is now in effect. This policy aims to ensure regulatory, enhance financial transparency, and promote efficiency in our research endeavors.

New Intake Form for CTSI Clinical Research Services (CRS)

The CRS Service Summary intake and inquiry process is now streamlined. The CTSI Study Onboarding and Inquiry Request form is to be used for requests, modifications and inquiries for CRS Nursing, Biospecimen Processing and Neurodevelopment testing.

Research APeX Compliance Update

To comply with UCSF's APeX (Epic) Training Competency Completion Policy and OnCore Utilization, alongside APeX Billing Review for Clinical Trials, all users are required to attend training. An APeX competency assessment will be given after. For more information about APeX training requirements please review Clinical Research Coordinator Training Plan Finder.

New eRA Human Subjects System Capabilities for Awarded NIH R&D Contract Vendors

NOT-OD-24-128 announces new eRA system capabilities to allow NIH R&D contract vendors to submit and update data regarding participant inclusion in clinical research directly into the Human Subjects System (HSS), if requested by NIH staff.

Updates to NIH Institutional Training Grant Applications for Due Dates on or After January 25, 2025

NOT-OD-24-129 announces updates that impact Institutional Training Grant applications, including international training and institutional career development, that use Research Training Data Tables.

Childcare Costs for Ruth R. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowships and Institutional Research Training Awards

NOT-OD-24-116 increases childcare support from $2,500 to $3,000 for applicable NRSA individual fellowships and institutional research training awards beginning with FY 2024 awards.

Reporting Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Activities in the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)

NOT-OD-24-123 announces plans to change RPPR instructions to address the Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective for RPPRs submitted on or after October 1, 2024.

Continued Extension of Certain Flexibilities for Prospective Basic Experimental Studies with Human Participants

NOT-OD-24-118 extends interim policy flexibilities regarding registration and results reporting for basic experimental studies with humans (BESH).

Arts and Events is Turning One!

July 9, 12-2 p.m., Koret Quad

All are invited to join us for a party! We will celebrate our first rodeo with a petting zoo, crafts, games, giveaways, and more. Yeehaw!

New Self-Service Budgeting Tools!

These tools are designed specifically for research administrators and study teams to use when OCTA is not preparing the full study budget (e.g., non-profit studies, grant-funded studies, or budgets developed by the study department).

LUA Reminder for Laser Users

Do you have a laser in your lab? If so, look up your LUA in the RSS platform on myAccess by going to the "Apps" dropdown at the top of the page and clicking on "Radiation". Reach out to LaserSafety@ucsf.edu if you don’t see your lab or if you have questions.



PI Proxy Approval of Coverage Analysis & Budget

Principal investigators may delegate approval of the draft Coverage Analysis and internal budget to qualified study team members who have completed the requisite advanced training courses. PIs must complete a short form to opt in for proxy approval.

$10,000 Ultra-Low Freezer Rebate

The Office of Sustainability provides an incentive to replace ULT freezers with Energy Star-certified models, adhere to the new ULT freezer policy, and support UCSF's commitment to reduce energy use. Rebate open to all UCSF principal investigators.

Learning Health System (LHS) Embedded Scientist Training and Research (E-STAR) Scholar Program

The LHS E-STAR Center supports the career development of LHS scientists by providing mentorship, training, and implementation support for LHS research projects that are fully embedded in healthcare systems. Program begins: July 1.

New Summer Course: Introduction to Clinical Informatics (EPI 232)

An overview of clinical informatics, emphasizing research and maintaining scientific rigor in implementation, measurement, evaluation and health equity. Registration deadline: July 5.