Category Archives: Announcements

As research administrators, you play a vital role in ensuring the smooth management of sponsored projects at Rice University. When a faculty member decides to leave the institution, it is crucial to notify both Research and Cost Accounting (RCA) and … Continue reading →

The salary cap worksheets for Summer 2025 and AYT 2025 have been updated.  Please see the links below. SUM SAL 2025 NIH and CPRIT Sal Caps_Template – updated 013025 AYT SAL 2025 NIH and CPRIT Sal Caps_Template – updated 013025

Please note that three new Fund Sources have been created.  The mapping process between the general ledger and subledger is undergoing testing and will be implemented upon the conclusion of this testing phase. Further information and guidance will follow. 012110 … Continue reading →

RCA has established written guidance for Participant Support costs.  Please reach out to rchacctg@rice.edu if you have any question. Guidance on Participant Support Cost 12.4.24

Search for PI/Co-PI has been combined for comprehensive reporting What: The PI/Co-PI prompt has replaced the Award PI prompt, and the Co-PI name field has been added to all dashboard views except Labor Distribution Details and Labor Encumbrance Details. Why:  … Continue reading →

Hello Research Administrators, We are pleased to share that registration for the Skills Training for Administrative Research Staff (STARS) program is now open! STARS is a new training program offered to research administrators across Rice University. The program intends to … Continue reading →

Basically everything is pushed back two days due to hurricane Beryl: July 12   Original entries to be submitted July 15   First close reports available on dashboards July 19   Second close – final day for corrections to be submitted July 29  … Continue reading →

Effective February 15, 2024, RCA will adjust the accounting process for Cost Share F&A. Currently F&A is being charged on cost share projects where no specific exclusion was requested in the award cost share agreement.  F&A on cost share charges … Continue reading →

We have received multiple emails and helpdesk tickets regarding the ability to access FY24 dates in SPFF.  The GL Accounting Period filters are not functioning as expected on the Admin and PI SPFF Dashboards.  The iO support team is working … Continue reading →

The Finance Dashboard Redesign Committee is excited to share the launch of the redesigned Finance Dashboard that will improve your experience and streamline financial reporting. The committee has been testing the dashboard for several weeks and think you will appreciate their favorite … Continue reading →