Author: Demetrice S. Bryant

  • New Online Compliance Reporting Tool

    The Trust Line Online is here!  Emory’s Compliance & Ethics Program has launched a new online reporting tool for anyone wishing to report compliance or ethics concerns using the computer instead of the telephone.  Go to www.mycompliancereport.com/EmoryTrustLineOnline.  You can report anonymously and your IPA address will not be visible to Emory.  This tool is provided…

  • New EPEX Enhancements

    We are pleased to announce new enhancements to the EPEX system, which will take effect December 16, 2013.  These enhancements have been made to streamline routing of proposals originating in RAS units.  It also will clarify deadline dates and capture additional information on international activities for all proposals. Streamlining Proposal Review / Selective School Review:…

  • Transition to New Compass RST Page

    A new custom page is being created in Compass to process retroactive salary transfers (RST’s).  RST’s are currently processed on paper and from within the effort system (ERS).  Testing is currently ongoing. The new RST page is targeted to roll out on December 10th. During the transition, paper RST’s will continue to be accepted through…

  • NIH Important Dates

    Extended Downtime at Grants.gov Grant.gov plans to take their service offline for critical maintenance. The service will be offline starting Friday December 6, 2013 at 12:01am until December 8, 2013 11:59pm eastern time. To accommodate the downtime, NIH has made adjustments to due dates. This includes the December 8th Fellowship due date which is now…

  • K, F, T and D Programs Moving to New Forms

    NIH has issued a reminder that the following application types will transition to the updated electronic application forms packages (FORMS C). Applicants submitting to the following programs for deadlines on or after January 25, 2014 must download and use the new version of the application packages: Individual National Research Service Awards (Fs) Individual Research Career Development Award Programs…

  • NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG)

    Effective February 24, 2014 a new version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide has been issued and consists of the: Grant Proposal Guide (GPG); and Award & Administration Guide (AAG) All proposals submitted or due, on or after February 24, 2014 must use the new version of the PAPPG.  The new…

  • Mastering Reagent Agreements – Improving Ease and Speed

    In today’s challenging climate, technology transfer offices try new ways to increase the number of licenses executed and reduce the time from disclosure to license. Research tools (reagent) licenses are an area where many offices, including ours, can increase their efficiency and effectiveness in licensing. Unlike agreements for the software, medical devices, and therapeutics that…

  • ClinicalTrials.Gov – New Federal Regulation for Billing

    There is a new federal regulation for billing Medicare recipients participating in clinical trials.  As of January 1, 2014, the clinicaltrials.gov number (NCT#) assigned to the study must be listed on Medicare claims for services provided to clinical trial participants.  If the number is not listed on the claim, payment will be denied. In order…

  • COI Reminders

    The 2013 Annual Certifications will be available for completion in early 2014.  All faculty who are engaged in research must complete the Annual Certification for 2013 by April 30, 2014.

  • Upcoming Courses and Events From OSP and OGCA

    The Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting provide training to those who have pre-award and post-award research administration responsibilities across campus.  These training sessions are intended to provide a foundation that supports the on the job training occurring daily in your areas. A list of our upcoming courses and…