Author: Ashley Myers

  • Grants Management System SharePoint Site Updates

    Grants Management System Modernization Project As you may know, efforts have been underway for over a year now to find a robust grant management system that will provide ease and insight for the pre and post aspects of the grant management process. We hope that you are just as excited as we are to find the…

  • AI @ Emory: Research & Beyond – Applications, Impact, and Compliance Risks

    Photo credit: elenabsl – stock.adobe.com Author: Deepika Bhatia, AVP, RCRA Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human-like intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. AI tools have created much flurry across the globe, and the Emory research enterprise is no exception! We are excited to embrace this new technology while ensuring the Emory community is…

  • Office of Research Administration to Explore Operations with Cutting-edge Generative AI and ChatGPT-like Integration

      Author: Lisa Wilson, Sr. Director, SOT The Office of Research Administration is partnering with students from the Goizueta Business School on a groundbreaking project that will explore academic research administration. Leveraging the capabilities of Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) and advanced language models like ChatGPT, the project aims to create a proof-of-concept Large Language Model…

  • Best Practices in Award Management

    During a recent ORA Boot Camp, Davion Johnson (SOT), Ashunti Gore (RAS ABOSS), and Chad Dunn (RAS ABOSS) shared best practices in award management. Tips included a deep dive into an investigator’s portfolio; forecasting and other tools essential for financial management; and the importance of regular communication and collaboration for successful award management. In a…

  • Data Sharing Regulations and NIH Budgeting Guidance

    Author: Heather Lennon, Strategic Operations and Training  Overview  Recently, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released new requirements on public access to publications and data resulting from federal funding in a memo known as The Nelson Memo.  The Nelson memo calls for ALL federal agencies to update their public access policies to ensure…

  • 2023 ORA Dragon Service Awards

    On April 24, 2023, the Office of Research Administration (ORA) held the fourth ORA Dragon Service Awards. This is part of an ongoing commitment to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of ORA’s staff and members of the Faculty/Research community who demonstrate outstanding partnership with ORA. The winners of this year’s awards were nominated…

  • Effort Certification

    The most recent set of effort certification forms has been created for the September through February period. Emory policy requires for these forms to be certified by no later than the end of May. These forms have been assigned to your respective RAS representatives for review and you will receive an automated email from the…

  • RCRA: ORA Policy Approval Process Update

    RCRA has created a comprehensive process for all ORA policies (i.e. policies in which VPRA is the Responsible Official) in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks. This includes thorough review and approval by relevant internal stakeholders within ORA and external stakeholders from the University at large. Finally, we are aiming for more robust communication, awareness, and…

  • ORIC Updates: Pre-Inspection Assistance and QA/QI Help

    The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) has two new programs to assist registrants (holder of a controlled substance or dangerous drug registration) with their compliance needs: Pre-inspection Assistance: ORIC team members can meet with you to walk you through the process of applying to the Georgia Pharmacy Board (GPB) and the Drug Enforcement…

  • Export Control Updates: Visiting Scholar OnBase Platform and EEI Filing

    Visiting Scholar OnBase Platform RCRA is partnering with OIT to build a visitor’s application form on OnBase to complement the Visiting Scholar and Visiting Student Policy that is currently routing for approval. RCRA receives requests via email to review and approve visiting scholars for research security and export controls. It is expected that the OnBase…