Emory Research Administration News

Author: Ashley Myers

  • A Note From the Institutional Biosafety Committee Chair: Recombinant DNA Protocol Renewal

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    Author: Marshall Lyon MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease Chair Institutional Biosafety Committee  I often hear my colleagues complain about safety training and regulatory red tape all while blissfully unaware of the fact that I chair the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) for the University. To be fair, their comments are equally directed at the…

  • Award Closeout Updates

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    Authors: Carlos Salinas, Associate Director, (RGC), Patrick Amihere, Associate Director, (RGC), & Edwin Bemmel, AVP, RGC As we approach the close of another productive quarter, I am pleased to share meaningful updates on our Legacy Post-Award Closeout Project. Our commitment to supporting faculty and research staff, while upholding the highest standards of sponsor compliance, remains at…

  • Changes to Compass End Dates for Open Ended Industry Funded Clinical Trials

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    Author: Edwin Bemmel, AVP, Research Grants & Contracts Effective November 17th, 2025, all open-ended clinical trials in Compass with end dates ten years or more from the execution date will have their end dates reduced by five years. Compass will be updated accordingly. Studies with adjusted end dates prior to January 1, 2026, are exempt from…

  • Strategic Support Services Available through Emory’s Office of Research Development (ORD)

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    Authors: Erica Pitre (ORD) & Kelly Moore, PhD (ORD) Supporting Emory research teams to find funding, build collaborations, and win awards From ideation to sharing impact, the Office of Research Development (ORD) is here to support Emory’s research faculty. ORD brings together the expertise, tools, and hands‑on support that make proposals stronger and partnerships easier.…

  • Mandatory Research Security Training Requirement – Effective December 1, 2025

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    Author: Deepika Bhatia, AVP, RCRA To align with evolving federal agency requirements, Emory implemented a mandatory Research Security (RS) training on December 1, 2025. This initiative is in accordance with federal mandates and will coincide with the Annual Certification Cycle, which runs from December 1, 2025, through February 29, 2026. This training is a key component of…

  • Mandatory Research Security Training Requirement – Effective November 1, 2025

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    Dear Faculty, We are writing to inform you of a new mandatory Research Security (RS) training requirement that was implemented at Emory on November 1, 2025, in alignment with federal mandates. Why is this training required? This training is mandated by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and NSPM-33, and is increasingly being included…

  • Research Week 2025: Navigating New Horizons

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    Author: Tricia Callahan, Interim Director, Research Training (OSOT) Research Week 2025 showcased the Office of Research Administration’s commitment to equipping staff with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a rapidly evolving research landscape. Over two packed days, ORA delivered a robust program of learning opportunities designed to keep research administrators at the forefront of…

  • Important Update: Clinical Trial Accounts Receivable (CT AR) Data Cleanup and Source of Truth Guidance

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    Author: Sherry Coleman, Associate Executive Director, CT Post Award Invoicing As part of the ongoing Compass CT AR data cleanup initiative —focused on study accounts managed by the ECRO Invoicing Team—new guidance has been established to clarify financial reporting sources for the research community. For studies managed in ERMS prior to January 21, 2025: The Summary…

  • Effort Reporting at Emory University: Pathway to Full Compliance

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    Author: James Goff, Executive Director, Cost Studies (RBO) Effort reporting is an essential compliance process for all faculty and staff who receive salary support from sponsored projects at Emory University. It serves as the official affirmation that salaries charged to awards reflect the actual work performed, based on the proportion of total institutional effort rather…

  • Approved Research Policy Updates (September 2025)

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    Author: Deepika Bhatia, AVP, RCRA Effort Reporting Effort reporting at Emory ensures that salary charges to federally sponsored projects accurately reflect actual work performed. Certification is required semi-annually via the Effort Reporting System (ERS). Reports must be pre-reviewed by a department representative and certified by someone with direct knowledge of the work. Escalation Process: If effort…