Research and Sponsored Programs
Sponsored Programs & Compliance Update
We are excited to share that as of July 1, 2026, the Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Integrity and Compliance has been onboarded into CSU System. We will provide more updates here as they become available. In the meantime, continue to work with Abby Gade in Research and Sponsored Programs.
Research Compliance Integration Update
As we wrap up the academic year, we are pleased to share a positive update on the integration of research compliance and administration programs between CSU Fort Collins and CSU Pueblo.
Integration Complete
Integration In Progress
Integration Targeted for Completion by End of Summer
Annual COIs
- Annual Conflict of Interest (COI) notices will go out soon.
New International Travel Form
- As part of implementing Export Controls, we have established a new form that needs to be filled out prior to international travel for work. Please fill this form out when you are speaking with your Department Chair about traveling.
Research Administration Integration Update
Changes Being Made to Kuali Financial
- You may notice changes to your Kuali account while CSU P and CSU FC align to become CSU Systems.
- The Post-Award team is cleaning up Kuali accounts, adjusting names to align with their current practices, and adjusting financial coding when necessary.
- If you have questions about this process, please reach out to csup_orsp@csupueblo.edu.
Hiring a New Research Administrator
- A search committee has been formed, and the job listing has been posted.
- Final interviews are taking place.
Kuali Proposal Intake Form
- A Kuali Build form for Proposal Intake and Acceptance has been launched!
- You can now find it on Kuali Build and Job Aids on SharePoint.
Post-Award Tracking
- We are working on a Kuali Build form for tracking Post-Award activities.
Process Mapping & Gap Analysis
- Process mapping for CSU FC and CSU P pre- and post-award workflows is complete.
- Gap analysis has been conducted to identify differences.
- Findings are being used to determine adjustments, training, and support needs.
Proposal and Agreement Signatory Update
Lori Schultz, AVP for Research Administration, has been designated as the signatory for CSU Pueblo proposals and agreements moving forward. Abby Gade remains available for support and coordination.
Effective January 20, 2026, the Institutional Review Boards of Colorado State University Pueblo and Colorado State University Fort Collins have combined under a single Federalwide Assurance (FWA) registration with the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP). This change is in response to a system policy change for research compliance published on January 01, 2026. Policy Library – Office of Policy & Compliance – Colorado State University.
All new submissions to the IRB office will be reviewed by either a designated reviewer within the office or a combined committee including representatives from both Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses.
For more information, visit IRB – Vice President for Research or email csu_irb@colostate.edu.
Human Research Protections Program Director
kathy.kioussopoulos@colostate.edu • (970) 491-3786
