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iMedRIS Migration

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Researchers, ITS has scheduled the iMedRIS production migration for Saturday, July 18, beginning at 6:00 am CT. iMedRIS production will not be available Saturday, July 18, 2026. Questions? Contact Dr. Wesley Byerly, Sr. AVC for Research, at wbyerly1@uthsc.edu.


FY27 Negotiated Fringe Rates

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Please be aware that effective July 1, 2026, fringe benefit rates will be charged using the FY27 fringe benefit rates schedule listed on the Fringe Benefits Rates webpage of the OSP. Additionally, we are working to get these rates into DASH prior to the first July payroll run. The University of Tennessee System fringe benefit… Read More


RFP: Cancer Discovery Fund

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUG 10, 2026 UT Health Sciences is seeking proposals for cancer research projects in four areas: translational research bridging basic science and clinical treatment, pilot programs improving equity and access to cancer care, initiatives expanding data and biospecimen sharing infrastructure statewide, and projects addressing barriers to cancer services for rural residents. Proposals should… Read More


Funding Opportunities from UTRF

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NHLBI has two active funding opportunities: The Program Project Grant (P01; PAR-24-065), which supports multidisciplinary teams pursuing a unified heart, lung, blood, or sleep research theme through at least three integrated projects and shared resources The Early Phase Clinical Trials for Therapeutics and/or Diagnostics program (R61/R33; PAR-25-026), which supports milestone-driven progress from late-stage preclinical work… Read More


Tennessee Procurement Protection Act

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The “Tennessee Procurement Protection Act” (TCA 4-56-204) is effective July 1, 2026. This act prohibits: (1) foreign adversary companies from bidding on or entering contracts with the state for information and communications technology; and (2) all companies from knowingly selling “final products or services” (i.e., “technology service or software that may contain information and communication… Read More


U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Award Terms and Conditions

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new award terms and conditions that prohibit recipients from entering into contracts, subawards, purchase orders, or other procurement agreements with any individual or entity that is subject to foreign ownership, control, or influence by a Foreign Country of Concern (FCOC), as defined by the U.S. Department of… Read More


Tennessee Prompt Pay Act & UT Procedures

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The Tennessee Prompt Pay Act generally requires state agencies, including the University of Tennessee, to pay undisputed invoices within 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice and acceptance of the goods or services, unless otherwise specified by contract or applicable University procedures. To support compliance: Procurement Services ensures appropriate procurement methods are followed, purchase… Read More


Earn $250 by Scheduling Your On-Site Biometric Screening

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Quest Diagnostics will be at the Student Alumni Center Wednesday, August 26, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, to complete Biometric Screening for employees and spouses. Returning employees (who already have a username and password) can schedule a screening at my.questforhealth.com. New employees (who have never completed a screening) must first register with Sharecare at… Read More