University of Central Florida Office Sharing College Park Update: Deadlines, New Initiatives, and Holiday Schedule

The University of Central Florida's Office Sharing College Park has released important updates regarding submission deadlines, new initiatives, and a revised holiday schedule. As the holiday season approaches, it is essential for faculty members to plan accordingly and review the necessary information.

Firstly, the university will be closed for official business from December 20th to January 1st. During this period, please refer to the 2023 Revised Deadline Holiday Schedule for important submission deadlines. The revised schedule can be found on the Office Sharing College Park website.

In addition, the PI Dashboard has undergone significant revisions and will become available on November 29th. This dashboard provides faculty members with grant or startup accounts with valuable insights into their budgets, expenses, and payroll. A new training video is also available to help navigate the enhancements made to the PI Dashboard.

Furthermore, NSF now requires all PIs, Co-PIs, and Senior Personnel to use SciENcv for their Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This requirement aims to streamline research funding applications.

The Office of Research has also announced the launch of its Grant Writing Academy, a semester-long program designed to help UCF faculty develop compelling research ideas and project narratives that are likely to win research funding. Faculty members can nominate themselves or be nominated by their College Associate Dean of Research (ADR) for participation in this program.

To support faculty members as they prepare their first grant proposal, the Office of Research has introduced a new self-guided webcourse, Grant Seeking and Preparation Fundamentals. This resource is available online and offers valuable guidance on the fundamentals of grant seeking and preparation.

Lastly, the Office Sharing College Park has announced that the PI Certification of Assurances process will transition to a system-tracked task beginning April 8th. The Huron Research Suite will be unavailable from Friday, April 5th at 5 pm due to system downtime.

In conclusion, the University of Central Florida's Office Sharing College Park is committed to supporting faculty members in their research endeavors. By reviewing these important updates and taking advantage of available resources, UCF faculty can ensure a successful and productive academic year.

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