Author: Ashley Myers

  • eIRB Upgrade News (as of 12/23/19)

    An important message from the Emory IRB with Glad Tidings of a Shorter Strategic Slowdown for the eIRB Upgrade!  We are very happy to announce that our upcoming strategic submission slowdown, to prepare for the eIRB upgrade, has been reduced from an anticipated three weeks to less than one week! Thank you to Emory LITS,…

  • Important Agency Updates from NIH and NSF

    Please note that NIH and NSF have recently issued important updates to their proposal and award policies and procedures. ORA will work to summarize the most pertinent parts of these updates in a future newsletter. However, we wanted to be sure that the Emory Research Community was made aware of these updates as quickly as…

  • NIH Expands Notice of Interest in Diversity

    On November 22, 2019, the NIH rescinded its 2018 Notice of Interest in Diversity (NOT-OD-18-210) and replaced it with an expanded Notice of Interest in Diversity (NOT-OD-20-031).  In this expanded notice, the NIH issued the following revised diversity statement: “In spite of tremendous advancements in scientific research, information, educational and research opportunities are not equally…

  • OHRP Exceptions to Single IRB Review

    On November 22, 2019, OHRP announced that federally-funded multisite studies with IRB approval before 1/20/20, do not need to move to single IRB review, per the revised Common Rule. OHRP made this announcement after receiving feedback from institutions pointing out that transitioning ongoing studies from local IRBs to a single IRB would result in unnecessary…

  • Emory Appoints Dr. Robert Nobles as the New Vice President of Research Administration

    Message from Dr. Deborah Bruner, Senior Vice President for Research at Emory University  Dear Members of the Emory Community, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Nobles will join our community as Vice President for Research Administration, effective December 1st, 2019. Dr. Nobles joins Emory after serving as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research…

  • RAS Graduates First Cohort of Coaches

    RAS launched RAS LEAP (Lead, Energize, and Accelerate Performance) to train a cohort of coaches to be deployed in FY20.  All new RAS hires will be assigned a coach for their first year.  The coaches are trained in the “coaching for commitment” model.  During regular sessions, coaches focus on staff members’ specific skills and development…

  • eIRB Upgrade News Update (as of 11/15/2019)

    To view the most recent updates as of 12/23/19, please visit the latest article here. eIRB Upgrade Latest Information User Testing ended this week! Thanks to all who volunteered! **IMPORTANT** Upcoming Hiatus on Continuing Reviews** – see below Be Prepared: Strategic Slowdown in Submissions – see below New Protocol Templates Required for Upgraded System – see below  **IMPORTANT** Upcoming Hiatus on Continuing…

  • eIRB Upgrade News

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  • Library ORCID iD Sign-Up Event on October 24, 2019

    Please join Emory Libraries & Information Technology for an ORCID iD sign-up event on Thursday, October 24, 2019! Details of the event can be found in the poster below. An ORCID iD is a persistent digital identify which will distinguish you from other researchers. And, as a reminder, ORCID iD’s are now required for all…

  • Request for Proposals: SVPR Global Research Pilot Grant

    Message from Dr. Deborah Bruner, Senior Vice President for Research at Emory University  Dear Faculty: The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research is offering a unique 2-phase global research funding opportunity. One in ten Georgia residents is an immigrant, while nearly 8 percent of residents are native-born U.S. citizens who have at least one…