UW Research

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

OPUS

Online Payroll Update System (UW), before June 27, 2017. Replaced with Workday.

OR

Office of Research (UW)

ORCA

Online Representations and Certifications Application (this is a federal site where UW is registered to make it reps and certs for federal award/applications

Original Equipment Manufacture OEM

OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product.

Originating Sponsor

See Prime Sponsor  See also: Knowledge Navigator: Originating Sponsor

ORIS

Office of Research Information Services (UW Office of Research unit)

ORPA

Office of Research and Project Administration

OS

Outgoing Subcontract

OSHA

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSP

Office of Sponsored Programs (UW Office of Research unit)