<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(192,0,0)">~~ Please disseminate
this information with those researchers and research administrators in your
department who may find it noteworthy ~~</span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Garamond,serif;color:rgb(7,55,99)">Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Grants Administration
Introduces: The Spotlight Series</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Following
positive feedback on the Cycle 5 Webinar for Budget Proposers, STScI Grants
Administration (GRA) is excited to introduce a new resource for organizations
that receive STScI funding: The Spotlight Series. </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">This
informal, ongoing series empowers STScI grant recipients to navigate grant
regulations and compliance. Each session covers a practical topic— such as
reporting, STGMS, and budget submission—and is designed to be accessible and
conversational. Participants are encouraged to come with questions. </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Our First Session: Meet the Team and Award Process Overview </span></u></b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"><br>
The series kicks off with a team meet and greet, followed by a discussion of
our awarding process, and what to expect after receiving PI Notification
Letters. Attendees will also be invited to participate in a live
Q&A.  </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">  Thursday, May
28, 2026 <br>
<b>Time:</b> 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT) <br>
<b>Platform:<u> </u></b></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://stsci.webex.com/stsci/j.php?MTID=m7ef20047f132246e1f0b9624bc57e99a" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">WebEx Link </span></a></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Please forward this
invitation to anyone who may be interested. A recording and session
materials will be available for those unable to attend the live session. Feel
free to direct questions or suggestions for future topics to Amanda Linko
at </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:alinko@stsci.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">alinko@stsci.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">. </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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hope to see you there! <br>
Regards, <br>
STScI GRA team </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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</div></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Garamond,serif;color:rgb(7,55,99)">Upcoming Scope of Work
Training for University-Caltrans Contracts </span></b></p>

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join the UCOP Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC) office for the
upcoming <b>2026 Scope of Work Training for University-Caltrans Contracts.  </b>This training was jointly developed by
Caltrans, RPAC, and the California State University, Office of the Chancellor
(CSU).  It is designed to support UC contract and grant stakeholders who
develop or review scopes of work for extramurally funded projects. It will
focus on providing guidance for creating clear, effective scopes of work (SOW)
that align with Caltrans’ S.M.A.R.T. criteria and comply with the California
Model Agreement (CMA). Often times, delays in contract execution stem from
unclear SOWs and deliverables, so this session will provide guidance to
establish a shared understanding of Caltrans’ requirements, reduce revisions,
and minimize delays. The training will walk through the CMA SOW exhibits,
provide examples, and clarify common points of confusion.</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">We
encourage you to share this invitation with UC colleagues involved in
developing and reviewing Caltrans scopes of work, such as principal
investigators, Sponsored Projects/Contract & Grant Officers, and
departmental administrators.</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"> Tuesday, June 02, 2026</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Time</span></b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">: 10AM -12PM Pacific Time</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Zoom Meeting Details:<br>
</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="https://ucop.zoom.us/j/98584860918?pwd=eH5ZZOincFydOvCumt48rPaCevYsiB.1&from=addon" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/98584860918?pwd=eH5ZZOincFydOvCumt48rPaCevYsiB.1&from=addon</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"><br>
<br>
Meeting ID: 985 8486 0918<br>
Passcode: 964480</span></b><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"><br>
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</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Hilda Vasquez, Research Policy Manager</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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Analysis and Coordination</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">University of California, Office of the
President</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Felice Lu, Sr. Research Policy Manager</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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Analysis and Coordination</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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President</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">Lourdes DeMattos, Director</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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Analysis and Coordination</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p>

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President</span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;border-width:medium;border-style:none;border-color:currentcolor;padding:0in;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black"><br></span></p>

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Sponsored Programs</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Please join us for the Kuali Sponsored Programs Office Hours which meets on
the <b>first and third Thursday</b> of each month from 9 – 9:30 a.m. via </span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif;color:black">the
following <b>new ZOOM link</b>: </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://ucr.zoom.us/j/91549349837?pwd=7acOMgGLk5bLVMXyHSPMSkHPTo0bhA.1&jst=2" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">https://ucr.zoom.us/j/91549349837?pwd=7acOMgGLk5bLVMXyHSPMSkHPTo0bhA.1&jst=2</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Do you know of someone in your department who is not currently registered
to receive newsletters (such as this one) from the Research listserv, but would
like to?  If so, please forward their name and email address to Cynthia
Johnson at </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:cwells@ucr.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">cwells@ucr.edu</span></a></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Garamond,serif;color:rgb(7,55,99)"></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Garamond,serif">Monday, May 25^th – Campus closed in observance of Memorial
Day.<b> </b> </span></p></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>