
ORSP Realignment – Team Formation Progress Updates
ORSP has implemented the formation of each of our sub-teams and is now working to elevate its operations. Refer to the updated organizational chart and reporting structures, serving as a guide for locating department/unit assignments on the website. This positions us to operate at an elevated level, enabling us to support higher volumes of research with ...

Plan Ahead for U-M Year-End Season Days and Closings
Prepare for U-M designated closings and season days. Plan proposal submissions based on the deadline policy. Submit FSRs by Dec. 5, 2024. U-M business offices, including Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) and Sponsored Programs will close at 2 p.m. on December 24. Both offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on January 2.

Online Security: Protect U-M Research Funding Accounts from Targeted Attacks
Peer institutions are reporting increased targeted attacks on university research funding administrators and faculty, aiming to gain control of university accounts to divert federal grant payments. Recently, U-M has observed a spike in calls to the U-M ITS Service Center from individuals impersonating faculty to reset passwords or Duo devices. Due to data breaches at ...

New email for inquiries prior to Proposals arriving at ORSP
Pre-proposal and PAF routing guidance ORSP is pleased to share a new email address that research project teams may use to contact the ORSP Pre-Award team about any proposal-related issues before a proposal approval form (PAF) arrives at ORSP. [email protected] This email address should only be used if PAF question 1.2 (the purpose for routing the PAF) is for a Proposal — a formal funding ...