Emory Research Administration News

Author: Ashley Myers

  • Emory COVID-19 Prevention, Tracing, and COVID Positive (COVID+) Response During Return to Campus for Research

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    In response to returning to campus for research, Emory University has put processes and protocols into place to prepare Faculty, Staff, and Researchers to return to campus and how to maintain a healthy environment while on campus. A COVID-19 Dashboard was also recently launched to provide accurate and timely updates of all positive case reports…

  • ORA Office Overview

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    The Office for Research Administration encompasses many individual offices, each of which retain expertise in different areas of the research process. Your first point of contact will usually be your local RAS representative. They will help you determine which of the other touchpoints are necessary to submit a grant application, conduct a clinical trial, or…

  • Thursdays at Three- Call for Webinar Topics

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    The below message was sent on behalf of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research: Hello Emory Faculty and Staff, The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research would like to bring back the highly successful webinar series, Fridays at Four (now called Thursdays at Three).  Please complete this survey and provide…

  • Requirements for Disclosure of Other Support, Foreign Relationships and Activities, as well as Conflicts of Interest

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    In recent weeks, numerous reports and presentations have been published by NIH and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on principled international collaborations, protecting research against foreign influence, and ensuring the security and objectivity of research.  NIH has a website specifically addressing these issues entitled Protecting U.S. Biomedical Intellectual Innovation.  NSF…

  • Grant Forms and Relinquishment Form Update

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    RGC Operations is pleased to announce an update to grants forms. The Relinquishment form has been updated replacing “Budget Information” with “Relinquishment Information and “Total Authorized budget” with “Amt to Relinquish.”  We anticipate these changes will offer transparency and ease in completion. Below is a screenshot reflective of the update. If you have any questions…

  • IRB Updates

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    We updated out COVID-19 guidance to include links to FDA guidance re: acceptable consent methods for participants in isolation. We also made various minor updates throughout. Important updated External IRB guidelines on what to submit to Emory IRB at time of continuing review and after major reportable events. Guidelines to avoid delay when submitting study…

  • Process Improvement Journal: MTA/DUA Processing

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    Do you want to collaborate and share that hot new cell line or antibody with your colleagues across the country? Have you been asked to sign an access agreement to get insights from the last clinical study from your friend’s group at another university? If so, you have likely worked with the Office for Technology…

  • Fringe Rates for FY21 Are Now Available on the Finance Website

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    Fringe rates for FY21 are available on the finance website: https://finance.emory.edu/home/accounting/cost-accounting/fringe-benefit-rates.html Federal rates have been submitted but we have yet to receive approval of them. Please use the proposed fringe rates on any new proposal submissions. We normally receive approval for rates towards the end of the summer. This year may see a further delay…

  • PI Financial Portal to Provide Financial Overview for Faculty

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    Have you ever had a question about your financial portfolio, but were unsure who to ask about a speed type or the balance of a project? Have you dreamed of a “snapshot” where information about your awards and projects are consolidated for easy viewing and access? We have heard these questions and ORA is committed…