This summer, CIRES is hosting sessions to support the development of proposal writing skills. These hybrid workshops are intended to support researchers from various disciplines and backgrounds. Feel free to attend even if you are not currently taking on a solicitation.  “Best practices for clear and persuasive proposals” – part 1 with Jim Mazzuoccolo Slides… Read More


Normal Timeline: CIRES Proposals should be notified about the proposal at the time of the LOI, or at least 2 full business weeks (10 full business days) prior to the submittal date/time. If subawardees are involved, then 3 full business weeks (15 full business days) of notice are required. The Budget, Budget Justification, and the Proposal Submission Request (PSR)… Read More


Southwest Airlines has implemented several major updates starting May 28, 2025 that may impact how you book and manage your travel. Please see the Procurement Service Center’s full blog post here detailing the changes. Some changes are related to bag fees, fare structure, and Southwest airfare credits. Please feel free to contact CIREStravel@colorado.edu with any… Read More


As you prepare for the upcoming performance evaluation discussions and related ASA supervisor assessments, CIRES HR would like to share tips and related guidance to support this work. In addition, we offer suggestions for a more inclusive and effective approach to performance evaluations and related discussions. Useful tips for preparing and conducting effective final evaluation… Read More


Effective April 10, 2025, all short-term tourism, business, and transit visits to Brazil will require electronic visas for passport holders from the US, Canada and Australia. Please make advanced plans for this digital process when traveling to Brazil, as there could be processing delayes with increased demand in the new process. More infomation on the… Read More


The CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation (ACI) Program recently hosted two interactive workshops with CU Boulder’s WorkWell Program. WorkWell helps oversee a variety of health and wellness programs that are aimed at supporting staff and faculty and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. The session focused on tips for stress reduction, creating healthy boundaries at… Read More