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In response to user feedback, the following updates have been made to the Award Modification Request (AMR) SmartForm and notifications: </div>
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The Comment field is now required (Figure 1). The following information should be entered into the comment textbox for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Specialist:</div>
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The purpose of the AMR</div>
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Directions to OSP for communicating with the Sponsor and how (email signed document, submit in sponsor portal, etc.)</div>
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Sponsor’s contact information</div>
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Any other relevant details for the request</div>
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A Sponsor Deadline field has been added to the SmartForm (Figure 1). Users should enter a deadline if applicable.</div>
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AMR email notifications now include the comments and sponsor deadline for improved visibility (Figure 2).</div>
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Figure 1. </div>
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Figure 2.</div>
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