Beginning June 7, 2025 all PIs or co-PIs named on an NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024, must certify annually in Research.gov that they are not party to a MFTRP. Individuals currently a party to a MFTRP are not eligible to serve as senior/key personnel on NSF proposals or on any NSF… 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
As of May 1, 2025, for proposals to DOE and this fall for NSF proposals, all Key Personnel listed on proposals are required to have completed Research Security Training. Below are the specifics: OTHER KEY POINTS: Examples of acceptable forms of verification:… 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
Please refer to the information below for guidance in the event of a federal government shutdown on March 14, 2025. CIRES administration will update this as quickly as possible when guidance changes. Please also refer to the RESOURCES list below for computing, training, counseling, and other resources. Key points Questions and answers RESOURCES Things to do in… Read More
At a recent town hall, resources were requested for employees in the event of separation from CU due to retirement or lay off. In response, CIRES HR has compiled the following resources: See this page for more.… Read More
