The Offie of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) reported that we received 12 applications for the Professional Development Grants for Retirees by the December 15 deadline. In consultation with the grants committee chair, Jan Hogan, a review panel will be appointed by OVPR in January. Awards will be announced by March 1, 2016. For more information about the grants program, please visit the UMRA website: umra.umn.edu.