News & Events

Welcome to the central hub for news and events from the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects (ORSP) at the University of Michigan. Here, faculty, staff and research administrators can stay informed about ORSP initiatives, the latest developments in research administration, federal and institutional policy updates, and events related to sponsored research

News

Browse news and important announcements from the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects at the University of Michigan.

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Federal Sponsor Updates

Find the latest updates, policy changes and official guidance on federally sponsored research projects.

RAP and related newsletters

Stay current on key research administration updates from ORSP by subscribing to the Research Administration Post (RAP) and related newsletters and browsing newsletter archives.

Events

Explore meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops and networking sessions for the research administration community.

Navigate Webinar: Navigating Human Subjects Protections at U‑M: IRBs and Beyond

This webinar will help U-M research administrators better support human subjects research by providing an overview of the University’s IRB structure, including IRBMED and IRB-HSBS, common submission and application types, amendment considerations, external and single IRB processes, and key administrative touchpoints in eRPM. Participants will also learn about just-in-time submissions, expedited review, clinical trials, umbrella applications, regulatory holds, HSIP payment approvals, PEERRS, MiCORES, and when to contact the IRB for guidance, with the goal of helping administrators anticipate common issues, support investigators effectively, and identify the right resources for successful IRB navigation.

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RAN Meeting

Save the date for the fall Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) meeting for continuing education on U-M research administration topics and to hear from unit administrators and leaders in central administration. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually. Information on timing and registration to come soon.

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RAxMI May 2026 Opening Remarks with Shandra White, AVP-Sponsored Projects