Emory Research Administration News

Author: Ashley Myers

  • ORD Supports Future ARPA-H Performers and Program Managers

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    The Office of Research, through efforts centered in the Office of Research Development (ORD), is actively supporting Emory’s future Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) performers and those interested in serving as Program Managers to ARPA-H. Faculty interested in research development support can reach out to ORD as they plan submissions to the newly…

  • Introducing the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) Occupational Health Program

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    The Mission of the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) is to engage the Emory community in managing environmental, health, and safety risks, reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, and decreasing environmental impact. Multiple EHSO units including Research Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Radiation Safety, and Environmental Programs contribute to this mission by providing expertise and value-added services…

  • The Life of an Award @ Emory University

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    At Emory University, the development, submission, and management of an award, from concept to closeout, is a shared responsibility across many units and individuals. These include, but are not limited to, the Principal Investigator, Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Grants & Contracts, and Research Administration Services.   Awards begin as concepts, concepts that are developed and…

  • The Faculty Advisory Board of the Office of Research Administration

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    The Faculty Advisory Board (FAB) helps the Office of Research Administration (ORA) reach points of excellence through self-examination and extending the “faculty voice” in planning and implementation activities. Through this active engagement with faculty representatives from across the university, ORA works to fulfill our commitment to improving the research administration infrastructure and activities for our…

  • NSF Updates (February 2023)

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    Below is a summary of changes to NSF’s revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (NSF 23-1) for proposals submitted on or after January 30, 2023. NSF applicants and awardees are encouraged to read about the Summary of Changes to the PAPPG (NSF 23-1) and view the Fall 2022 PAPPG (NSF 23-1) Revisions presentation. …

  • NIH Updates (February 2023)

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    Below is a summary of upcoming changes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These changes apply to new forms and requirements for data management and data sharing.  Proposal Preparation  Applications for NIH opportunities with receipt deadlines on or after January 25, 2023, must use FORMS-H grant application forms and instructions.  For more details, please…

  • RGC Exemption Request Form and Process Changes

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    Exemption Request Form  As a reminder, all awards must be reconciled to the general ledger, and billing and financial reporting must be based on posted GL activity. Projections cannot be included in financial reports (FSRs) or invoices. We understand that there may be an initial need for a small number of exceptions. We have created an…

  • OCR Guidance for Creating Short Study Title

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    Due to database restrictions and the need for consistency among databases and departments, the Emory Office for Clinical Research (OCR) has developed guidance in creating the Short Study Title.  The Databases used to determine this guidance: OnCore, EPIC, Vestigo, ClinicalTrials.gov, Salesforce Study log, and eIRB submission.  The Short Study Title should be based upon the…

  • Institutional Biosafety Committee

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    The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) partners with the Emory Community to provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices that enhance and support our world-renowned, cutting edge research. This is accomplished by managing EHS risks to reduce the potential for workplace injury or illness.  A primary focus of EHSO is managing the safe use…

  • RA Enterprise Systems and Processes

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    In August of 2021 a project team was created by Dr. Robert Nobles to evaluate the Research Administration Services (RAS) information technology and process. The primary charge of the project team was to evaluate duplicate points of entry and gain efficiencies through system integration and process improvements. Once the evaluation was completed, the goal was…