Grant-Admin-News: Expect Delays in Proposal Processing

[Research Services <Research_Services@orsa.uoregon.edu>]

> Important Notice to all Principal Investigators and Administrators:
> 
> We are all trying to understand and cope with the tragic events this
> week in New York City and Washington, D.C.  and, in looking forward,
> realize there will be many issues to deal with.  There will
> undoubtedly be an impact on all U.S. business activities for some
> time, including grant proposal submissions and awards.  Federal
> agencies have not yet notified grantees of any changes in standard
> deadlines or procedures.  Given the current shutdown of air traffic,
> significant slowdowns in mail and express package handling (Federal
> Express has rescinded its guarantee of next-day delivery), increased
> security at airports, and other factors, we are urging faculty to
> prepare grant proposals well before the expected deadline.  In
> addition, the collective bargaining issue at UO may also have an
> impact on timely proposal preparation and submission.  Because of
> these factors, we ask you to give ORSA at least 48 hours for final
> review and clearance of proposals for the next major submission
> deadline of October 1, as well as for other deadlines over the next
> few months. 
> 
> If you need assistance determining the last date your proposal should
> be in ORSA, or with questions on other proposal or award issues,
> please call your Sponsored Project Administrator (SPA) or ORSA's main
> number at 6-5131.
> 
> 
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