General What does the Office of Sponsored Projects staff do? Who on campus do I contact to start a proposal? Who is my Grants Specialist? What is the difference between a contract and grant? How can I find out about grant opportunities? What is a limited submission? When do I need to alert someone that …read more

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Office of Research Integrity and Outreach is responsible for ensuring the protection of the rights, welfare, and well-being of participants involved in research studies conducted by UTD faculty, staff and students – per federal law and regulations. One way this is accomplished is by having all research studies …read more

Requirements by Role Employees UTD employees, including faculty and staff researchers, must disclose academic appointments, consulting and professional activities, board service, and financial interests that create the appearance for conflict of interest to comply with UTDPP1102. Approval by the employee’s department and/or school dean is required prior to engaging in activities that require commitment of …read more

Legacy Study Update: Due to inconsistencies identified between the initially approved studies and corresponding Cayuse Legacy applications, all active Legacy studies must be closed by April 30th, 2024. This decision was made based on institutional recommendations to ensure compliance with current UTD / IRB Policies and Procedures, HHS Regulations, and NIH Policy. A new Initial application must be submitted …read more

Tips for Engaging with Industry Sponsors General Principles We work with faculty to understand each research project a contract is meant to cover, negotiate the agreement terms with sponsoring agencies, and obtain institutional approvals for the contracts from University administration. Our goal is to put legally binding contracts into place that are most appropriate for each …read more

Animal Care and Use Researchers and/or teaching faculty who are planning projects involving the use of any animal should contact Cynthia Tralmer, IACUC Coordinator, at 972-883-4597 in the early stages of planning. Required forms for animal utilization are available at the Office of Research Integrity and Outreach. Day-to-day supervision and monitoring of all animal related …read more

Term Acronym Definition A A-110   Uniform administrative requirements for grants agreements, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among federal agencies in the administration of grants to and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals and other non-profit organizations. Replaced …read more

Preparation of the budget is, for many researchers, the most difficult section of the proposal. Granting agencies see hundreds of proposals yearly and are proficient at comparing levels of funding requested to the research work proposed. Therefore, it is important that the budget section of the proposal reflect, as accurately as possible, the funding needed …read more

RCR training focuses on the development of ethical practices in research across the variety of disciplines and domains available at UT Dallas. We aim to provide our next generation of researchers a leading edge, as well as hone the practices of more seasoned researchers. The level of training required is dependent upon the type of …read more

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to conducting research in a scientifically responsible and ethical manner, and expects all students and employees to follow relevant guidelines, policies, and regulations (see UTDPP1070). Students, postdocs, faculty, and staff who participate in research at UT Dallas or any of its related centers or institutes may be …read more