Do you have an upcoming proposal but not sure how to proceed? You have options! Log into InsideCIRES and navigate to the Proposal Tool by clicking either the “View All Proposals” or “Manage Proposals” buttons from the InsideCIRES home screen. Select the “Add New” button at the top left of the screen to create a… Read More


All travel requires approval from CIRES Travel before any trip costs can be booked.    When traveling internationally, please allow extra time, as the approval process has additional layers and can be lengthy.  RIO must approve all international travel. If traveling to a high-risk destination, further approval is required from the Provost. Please follow the below… Read More


The Pre-Award team would like to share best business practices to help ensure a smooth proposal submission process. Please contact the CIRES Proposal team at CIRESProposals@colorado.edu for assistance with upcoming proposals. If CU/CIRES is the lead on an upcoming proposal, please notify the Proposal Team of your proposal as soon as possible, or at least… Read More


Dear CIRES Colleagues,  It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to our new CIRES Finance Director, someone who many of you already know quite well: Annie Fudale. Annie has worked for CIRES on the Finance Team since 2018, progressively taking on more responsibility and demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. I am pleased she will be… Read More


Guidance on Quarantine Costs while on University Travel CIRES Travel has received several questions related to this recent guidance from the Campus Controller’s Office regarding coverage of quarantine costs while on university travel. What does this mean for you? Quarantine costs while on university travel can be supported on individual DAICR funds.  If the traveler… Read More


Please contact CIRESProposals@Colorado.edu if you are planning to be a CIRES PI or Co-PI on a proposal to Solicitation NOAA-OAR-WPO-2023-2007516 for the Weather Program Office (due November 17) and/or the NOAA Solicitation NOAA-OAR-CPO-2023-2007440 for the Climate Program Office (due November 21).… Read More


Virtual vs. In-Person Attendance. If you plan to attend a conference in-person, you will need to complete a CIRES Employee Travel Request via Inside CIRES and seek approval from CIRES Travel. If you are planning to attend a conference virtually, you do not need to seek travel approval from CIRES Travel. When attending a conference,… Read More


CIRES Property would like announce the following equipment has become available for use. If you are interested in using this equipment, or if you have any questions, please contact Lin Yang. Tag 202704 – Bubble Dryer TEMCO BD-1000 Custodian: Randy Shearer, Serial Number: 6427, Date Acquired: 04/01/2006, Location: EKLC M274A, Value: $98,121 Tag 148283 –… Read More


CIRES Property would like announce the following equipment has become available for use. If you are interested in using this equipment, or if you have any questions, please contact Lin Yang, lin.yang@colorado.edu Item: ANALYZER ELEMENTAL FISONS – Tag 166418 Serial Number: 269737, Date Acquired: 04/01/1994, Location: EKLC W265, Value: $32,607.00 Custodian: Carol Wessman Item: METER PORTABLE… Read More


CIRES finance director, Gretchen Richard, is retiring this month after a long and successful career with CU, the vast majority of which has been spent at CIRES. Andy Wang is now serving as the Interim Finance Liaison until the CIRES Finance Director position is filled. See below for full finance contacts: Proposals: CIRESProposals@colorado.edu Travel: CIRESTravel@colorado.edu… Read More