OVCR 2021 Holiday Schedule
OVCR 2021 Holiday Schedule
Dear colleagues,
The upcoming holiday season is fast approaching and, as we have done in past years, OVCR will continue to support our researchers over the weeks ahead for all essential services. We will, however, observe the UIC reduced service schedule for nonessential services for the dates below in order to allow our OVCR staff to enjoy a much-needed break to be with their families and friends. The dates below, listed by OVCR office, should allow you to plan for these customary breaks.
Office of Sponsored Programs
The Office of Sponsored Programs will observe the UIC reduced service schedule that begins on Friday, Dec. 24. As such, OSP will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Please submit any necessary administrative work (e.g., proposals, documents and reports requiring institutional endorsement, new or amended contracts, cost-related information for reporting and billing purposes, etc.) no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, to ensure timely review and processing of sponsored project documents that are due prior to Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
Office of Animal Care and Institutional Biosafety
The Office of Animal Care and Institutional Biosafety, serving the Animal Care and Institutional Biosafety Committees, will observe the UIC reduced service schedule for nonessential services. OACIB will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Please remember the following deadlines to allow time for the review and approval process prior to the reduced service schedule:
• ACC Deadlines:
o Deadline for submission for ACC protocols eligible for review at the January meeting is 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7.
o Deadline for ACC modifications eligible for administrative, designated review or full committee review in December is 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7. Modifications submitted after this date will be reviewed in January 2022.
• IBC Deadlines:
o Deadline for submission of IBC protocols eligible for review at the January IBC meeting is 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9.
o Deadline for IBC modifications eligible for administrative or full committee review is 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2. Modifications submitted after this date will be reviewed in January.
Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects will observe the UIC reduced service schedule for nonessential services that begins on Friday, Dec. 24.
• OPRS will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. OPRS Live submissions will not be accepted during the reduced service period.
• OPRS will make every effort to process submissions received by Dec. 1, prior to the Dec. 23 closure.
• Please be mindful of your protocol expiration date. If your protocol expires before Jan. 14, 2022, please have your Continuing Review into OPRS at least four weeks ahead of the expiration date to prevent a lapse. The IRB meeting and submission deadline dates can be found here.
• Requests for emergency use of an investigational drug or device will continue to be accepted during the reduced service period. In the event of an emergency use request, please submit your request via the UIC IRB listserv at uicirb@uic.edu.
Biologic Resources Laboratory
The Biologic Resources Laboratory facility will operate on a limited schedule for essential services during non-observed university holidays, including Friday, Nov. 26, and then again beginning Friday, Dec. 24. The BRL Business Office will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Animal orders received prior to Thursday, Dec. 23, at noon will be placed the same day. Animal deliveries will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 22, and resume on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Please note this schedule does not affect the animal service areas, diagnostic laboratory and surgery service, which maintain normal operating hours under the essential services unit schedule.
Research Resources Center
The Research Resources Center will observe the UIC reduced service schedule for nonessential services. RRC will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Please note that some RRC core facilities may continue some operational capacity during the holiday period. Please see the RRC website for detailed schedules.
We wish you a healthy and happy holiday season.
Sincerely,
Joanna L. Groden, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research