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Aug 11, 2026

Research Data Management Support From the NC State University Libraries

Please see the communication below from Bertha Chang, Associate Head, Collections & Research Strategy, NC State University Libraries: The NC State University Libraries offers resources to support research data management and data… 

Aug 11, 2026

SPARCS Name Change and Reorganization

As shared on July 16 by Vice Chancellor Krista Walton:  As of July 1, 2026, the Office of Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS) has been split into two… 

Aug 11, 2026

Changes to Over 90-Day Redistribution Workflow

Please see the excerpts below shared by Justo Torres, Director, Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS), on July 13: Previously, any over 90-day redistribution involving a Ledger 5 project… 

Jul 7, 2026

CALS Is Live in RED Proposal Development (PD): Trainings Available

As of May 4, 2026, CALS Faculty and Staff will use the CALS Pre-Award Form for PD to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.  This form replaces… 

Jul 7, 2026

Update to Ledger 5 Close-out Process

Please note an upcoming change to how Ledger 5 project close-outs are managed. Historically, OPAFS (Office of Post Award Financial Services) utilized an “1891” Journal (or clean-up mechanism) to absorb… 
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Jun 7, 2026

Updated Pre-Award Policy: Now CALS C&G Pre-Award Thirty & Ten Policy

As shared during the May CALS Finance Forum and with the CALS Research Committee, the CALS C&G Pre-Award Policy has been updated.  Where can I find the updated policy? The… 
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May 12, 2026

New Out of Compliance Form Used for 90 Day Reallocation Requests

The Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS) has updated its out-of-compliance justification form for use for all redistributions affecting sponsored projects not processed within the 90-day period allowed for… 
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Apr 21, 2026

Updates to the Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) Format

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced an important update to its proposal submission process that may affect researchers preparing proposals. Effective April 27, 2026, the Data Management and Sharing… 
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Apr 15, 2026

RED Implementation for CALS Set To Begin May 4

CALS will begin using the RED Proposal Development (PD) module for all new proposals starting May 4. Existing and in-process PINS records will be finished within the PINS system. Additionally,… 
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Apr 14, 2026

New NC DHHS Master Agreement Complete

The UNC System Office has finalized the updated Master Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). A key, immediately actionable change for colleges and…