Research Administration Listserv and Newsletter

Anyone involved in the administration of sponsored projects can stay in the loop on research administration news and updates by subscribing to a listserv and newsletter.

Research Administration Listserv (ra_ls)

Subscribe to the research administration listserv to receive timely updates, typically from RAS and Research Systems and Support.

Subscribers will receive messages from OVPR on topics including:

  • F&A, EB, and VA rates
  • Policies and procedures affecting research
  • Kuali Coeus updates
  • Learning opportunities
  • Some funding opportunities (subscribe to MIT Fund Ops listserv for more)

Only an email address is required to subscribe to the listserv. You may provide your full name or create a password, but it is not required.

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The Research Administration Newsletter

Subscribe to The Research Administration Newsletter, a roundup of research administration news and updates sent five times per year (September, December, February, April, and June). 

Topics include: 

  • Policies and procedures affecting research administration
  • Sponsor information
  • Resources, tools, and systems
  • Upcoming learning opportunities
  • Recent updates from Institute leadership
  • Research administration community spotlight

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Recent Issues

Publication Date

Topics Covered

June 2026

  • New KC Workflow for Limited Submission Opportunities
  • Subaward Threshold for Indirect Costs
  • New Fund to Support Critical Research Needs
  • Research Development Resources
  • AI Guidance
  • Charging Faculty Summer Salary 2026
  • New Shipping Policy
  • Spotlight: Renée LeBlanc

April 2026

  • Research@MIT Funding Features
  • Research Security Training Updates
  • Library Data Management Resources
  • Resources for Understanding Intellectual Property
  • Spotlight: Melissa Sheehan

February 2026

  • Announcing RAS Forum Series for DLCIs
  • New Funding Features in Research@MIT
  • FAQ: Sponsor vs. Prime Sponsor in Proposals
  • New Research Computing Services Available from ORCD
  • Postdoc Salaries
  • Spotlight: Kyle Shedden

December 2025

  • New Chemical Inventory Guidelines
  • Limits on Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data
  • Certain Drones Prohibited in Federally Funded Research
  • Spotlight: Regina Niles

September 2025

  • Accelerated Subaward Invoice Payment Process, Effective Sept. 15
  • New System for FCOI Disclosures
  • Research Security Training Actions for Administrators
  • Tips for Submitting Agreements through the Hermes Portal
  • Confidential Agreement Guidance
  • Spotlight: Joanne Mathias