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Implementation of NIH Notice NOT-OD-25-133 Training Requirement for Other Support Disclosure

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued Notice NOT-OD-25-133, introducing a new requirement for institutions that receive NIH funding. As of Oct. 1, 2025, all senior/key personnel are required to complete training on other support disclosure requirements. See more details.

SPA Certification Program
Application for Cohort 3 Opens Jan. 5, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Sponsored Programs Administration Certification Program for Research Administrators. This Program is open to a committed group of early-career and/or new UT Southwestern staff who are interested in furthering their career in research administration. 

For more information, please visit our SPA Certification Program webpage.

Grants and Contracts Mentorship Program
Application Opens Nov. 3, 2025

The Grants and Contracts Mentorship Program (GCMP) is a structured, 12-month initiative designed to cultivate professional growth among emerging grant specialists. By pairing early-career professionals with experienced mentors, GCMP enhances expertise in both pre-award and post-award grants and contracts management.

Jointly supported by Sponsored Programs Administration and the Office of the Provost, the program promotes cross-departmental collaboration and strengthens institutional capacity in proposal development, regulatory compliance, and project administration. Through guided mentorship, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to successfully secure funding and manage sponsored projects with excellence.

Eligibility criteria:  

  • Mentee: A minimum of two years of experience in research administration  
  • Mentor: A minimum of five years of experience in a senior-level grants and contracts specialist role (or a comparable position)  

Mentor Application | Mentee Application 

  • Applications open: Nov. 3, 2025
  • Applications close: Nov. 26, 2025
  • Cohort starts: January 2026

For more information, jennifer.pitman@utsouthwestern.edu Jennifer Pitman. 

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