Published on 22 May 2025
Research Dashboard Update: removal of outdated tabs
To improve accuracy and usability, we’re updating the Research Dashboard on Tuesday 27th May by removing the Applications, Contracts and Contacts tabs. These sections have been showing outdated information since the transition to Worktribe, where all relevant data is now maintained. These changes ensure the Dashboard remains a reliable tool for research support.
The Grants tab will remain in the Research Dashboard and continues to offer valuable features, including -
- Viewing balances, budgets, and spend
- Forecasting with staff commitments
- Viewing grant team details
- Checking grant status
These features were highlighted as most useful in a recent staff survey.
Where to find updated information -
- Applications & contracts: Now in Worktribe. If you're a Principal Investigator, you can request access to Worktribe. You can also find information about your applications and contracts via My Profile.
- Contacts: Visit the Research Operations Office website contact us page.
Horizon Europe Work Programmes 2025
The European Commission has recently released the Horizon Europe work programmes for 2025 which includes an overview of existing and upcoming funding calls under the thematic clusters of pillar II of Horizon Europe. The Research Office has also produced guidance for collaborative funding calls. Please share these details with your researchers.
If you have any scheme specific questions, please contact the Research Office EU Team horizongrants@admin.cam.ac.uk.
ERC Advanced Grant Webinar – 10th June 2025
The UK Research Office (UKRO) in their capacity of ERC National Contact Point is organising a webinar for researchers who are interested in applying for the 2025 ERC Advanced Grant call. The online session will provide information on the submission process, how proposals are evaluated and other elements you'll need to consider when designing a project for your research excellence idea.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 |
11am - 1pm |
A new update for the 2025 ERC Advanced Grant call includes an increase to the maximum additional funding of up to EUR 2,000,000 where Principal Investigators are re-locating to the EU or an Associated Country to take up their ERC grant. Further details can be found on the ERC Work Programme 2025, (p18 footnote).
The Research Office will be preparing a crib sheet which is expected to be available at the end of June. The deadline for applications to the Research Office is Monday 18th August 2025.
Update to the University's Export Control Procedure and Guidance
On 1st May 2025, the Research Policy Committee approved an update to the University's Export Control Procedure and Guidance. The Research Office will be working with Schools and Departments/Faculties in the coming months to identify research groups to whom the Procedure is most relevant and to provide support for compliance.
The new Procedure requires research groups that may work with controlled goods, software or technology that are relevant to Export Control -
- to undertake export control training
- to comply with the updated Procedure, which sets out when due diligence and other precautions should be taken
In the meantime, if you think that export control may apply to your work, further information can be found on the Research Office website.
Update to Mandatory NSF Training for Federally Funded Research Participants
As part of the University’s compliance with the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the Procedure for Handling Participation in Foreign Talent Recruitment Programmes has been updated.
Key Change
All individuals classified as Covered Individuals on U.S. federally funded research projects must now complete the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Security Training within one year of joining the project. This is a mandatory requirement for continued eligibility under federal funding guidelines.
Action Required -
- Principal Investigators (PIs) must ensure that all Covered Individuals (including Co-Is, researchers, students, and collaborators) complete the NSF training
- PIs must retain certificates of completion
- Training must be renewed at least every three years
Departments should ensure their teams are aware of and comply with this updated requirement. Questions may be directed to the Research Office by contacting Rhys.Morgan@admin.cam.ac.uk or Sara.Hajnassiri@admin.cam.ac.uk