Author: Demetrice S. Bryant

  • Coming Soon: SAM

    The Office of Grants and Contracts and the Office of Sponsored Programs recognizes the need to make transactions with the Emory Research Community faster, friendlier, and focused. We heard your petitions for transparency, accessibility, and simplification of our processes; and in response, we offer to you SAM, Sponsored Award Management.  SAM is an online access…

  • Navigating Compass as a Research Administrator

    There are many resources available to assist Emory Research Administrators in learning how to use Compass as a tool to manage their awards. A great place to start is with the general Compass courses offered by the Division of Finance. Courses providing basic information on how to use Compass are available as well as more…

  • Subject: New Sponsored Research Balance Sheet Summary Report is Available in FORS to Assist with Managing Sponsored Projects

    Quick Summary •   A new Sponsored Research Balance Sheet Summary Report is available in FORS. •   The report provides a snapshot of the cash and budget positions for specific awards. •   Detailed information is available through 1-click drill-downs. University Only A new Sponsored Research Balance Sheet Summary Report for sponsored projects is available in Financial…

  • Did you know…?

    Q:        What if the incorrect department was routed on my proposal? A:        You will need to contact your OSP analyst before the award is set up in order to assure the correct department is used. Tip:     Always review the released NOA to make sure the correct department was used on the newly created project(s). Q:       …

  • Grants Reporting – How Do I?…

    Have you ever wanted some specific grant-related information but not known where to find it? In Compass, grants reporting is scattered across various tools and finding the desired report has not always been easy. To ease this process, we have created a new page on the OGCA web site. This page is called “How Do…

  • Scheduling Reports

    The functionality to schedule reports so that they are sent automatically on a recurring basis is now available for a couple of the Emory Custom Reports (EUOGC005 and EUOGC014). EUOGC005 can be run for an individual PI. This report shows all projects under that PI and their available balances. EUOGC014 can be run by Operat-…

  • EPEX Tips

    There is a new employee starting at Emory, how can I route a proposal before they arrive? Step 1 – Confirm their formal appointment at the institution: You will need to have a signed letter that they have committed to coming to Emory. Step 2 – Establish their Compass record: Once you have the signed…

  • Research Events Calendar Appears Online

    May 1, 2012 is the go-live date for the new Office of Research Administration (ORA) Events Calendar. The interactive calendar provides to the Emory research administration community: •   training opportunities •   special events •   registration information •   course and event documentation Links to the calendar are found on all ORA department websites, and users are…

  • Foreign Travel Insurance Exclusions

    Exclusions of certain countries in Emory’s insurance policies may leave Emory unin- sured when students, faculty, or staff travel to them or particular areas within them. The list of excluded countries includes Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Central African Republic, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau,…

  • NINDS Policy for Submission of Applications Containing Clinical Trials

    Notice Number: NOT-NS-12-007   KEy datEs   Release Date: March 13, 2012 Related notices NOT-NS-11-018 issued by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to inform NINDS grant applicants that, beginning with applications submitted for the June 5, 2012 submission date, NINDS will not accept unsolicited R01…