Empowering Research Through Seamless Technology Innovation
Research Information Technology (RIT) delivers efficient, consistent and mission-aligned IT support to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and its affiliated departments. By integrating cutting-edge enterprise systems, fostering strategic partnerships and providing expert technical support, RIT ensures that researchers and administrators can focus on advancing science without technological barriers.
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Behind the Scenes of COI APP
Aug 13, 2025Each year, a dedicated cross-campus team works tirelessly to prepare for the Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure period—a process that once took months and is now being streamlined to just weeks. This year’s effort, led by the eRA team in partnership with UIS and the COI Office, marks a major leap forward in efficiency and automation. With over 7,000 cases processed and zero support tickets logged in the first days of launch, the results speak volumes about the power of teamwork and smart innovation. Why This Year’s COI APP Process Sets a New Standard: From SQL scripting to system automation, every detail of this year’s COI APP preparation was fine-tuned by a passionate group of professionals determined to improve the experience for everyone involved. Their success not only reduced workload and turnaround time but also laid the groundwork for even greater improvements next year. Want to know how they did it—and what’s coming next? Click through to read the full story.Full story