Notice - Important SF424 Updates
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- 2026-05-05 15:50

Scope:
Will be in **myUABResearch**
Timing: Converted at Go Live (August 24)
Scope:
Will remain in **IRAP**
Timing: Post Go Live (~6 weeks after launch) converted to myUABResearch
Do you have additional questions? Please visit our FAQs page for more information.
Last Modified: Oct. 13, 2025
The NSF HERD survey is the primary source of information on research and development (R&D) expenditures at higher education institutions in the United States and outlying areas. Over 900 universities and colleges complete the survey every year. UAB’s participation in this survey is very important because it helps the NSF produce the most accurate statistics possible on U.S. higher education R&D expenditures. Data for the HERD Survey is submitted via the NSF designated HERD website each Fiscal Year. The data is submitted by the Office of Research to NSF in January each year.
For examples of specific R&D disciplines, please see the listing below.
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Use this category for R&D that involves at least one S&E field (categories A–H) if it is impossible to report multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary R&D expenditures in specific fields.
Also, use this category for R&D that involves multiple non-S&E fields if it is impossible to report multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary R&D expenditures in specific fields.
Professionals engaged in the conception or creation of new knowledge, products, processes, methods and systems and also in the management of the projects concerned. Include R&D managers in this category.
Persons whose main tasks require technical knowledge and experience in one or more fields of science or engineering, but who contribute to R&D by performing technical tasks such as computer programming, data analysis, ensuring accurate testing, operating lab equipment, and preparing and processing samples under the supervision of researchers.
Not directly involved with the conduct of a research project but support the researchers and technicians. These employees might include clerical staff, financial and personnel administrators, report writers, patent agents, safety trainers, equipment specialists, and other related employees.
Researchers contribute more to the creative aspects of R&D whereas technicians provide technical support. For example, a researcher would design an experiment, and a technician would run the experiment and assist in analyzing results.

Huron’s Huron Research Suite implementation approach is based on a methodology that includes all components of a successful system implementation of each module. Our methodology is organized into stages (Onboarding, Iteration, Test, Deploy and Support) that guide the order of the implementation work. Implementation threads (Project Management, Information Technology, Business Transformation and Delivery Management) are included in the work of each stage. Certain deliverables of each stage can be completed by Huron or the client affording flexibility in the resourcing model for the project.
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The purpose of the onboarding stage is to provide the core project team, central office teams and departmental administrators with hands-on, in-depth training on the Huron Research Suite solution’s functionality and configuration capabilities. During these sessions, we will document feedback and identify gaps between your business processes and the Huron Research Suite solution. This will allow us to come to a mutually agreed upon scope for the configuration of the Huron Research Suite solution and align our business process with Huron' In parallel, key project management documents will be drafted and roles and responsibilities will be refined as necessary. Major decisions that will drive the direction of the project will also be determined (e.g., requirements definition, change leadership, and rollout strategy).
Key tasks in the Onboarding stage of the project include:
The Iteration stage consists of multiple cycles of detailing requirements, planning, configuring, process testing, and acceptance tasks. By completing this portion of the implementation in iterations, users are able to incorporate adjustments made in early iterations with future iterations in a more effective and cost-efficient manner.
Key tasks in this stage include:
The key objectives of the Test stage are to pilot “future state” business processes in the new system and to verify that all components are working as designed to support the Client’s implementation goals.
Key tasks in this stage include:
The objective of the Deploy stage is to successfully transition the new system to the end-user community.
Key tasks in this stage include:
During the new system’s stabilization period, the Huron team will work to transition all project roles and responsibilities to the Client team.
Key tasks in this stage include:
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If need for an emergency use arises during the submission freeze period, you should submit the requested information described on the HRPP website at Emergency Use of FDA-Regulated Test Articles as follows:
If you do not receive confirmation of receipt from the HRPP within one business day, please contact the HRPP at 205-934-3789.
What is in the best interests of the patient is of utmost importance. If you have any concerns about this process having an adverse effect on patient treatment, contact the HRPP at 205-934-3789.
Please note that you will be expected to upload the submission into the new myUABResearch IRB module upon launch.
If you have a Just-in-Time request from a federal sponsor during the submission freeze period, assemble all required documents for the IRB review, including but not limited to the following:
Submit the compiled submission packet to
If you do not receive confirmation of receipt from the HRPP within one business day, please contact the HRPP at 205-934-3789.
Please note that you will be expected to upload the submission into the new myUABResearch IRB module upon launch.