Category: NIH
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2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Guidance Online Training is LIVE!
The Office of Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce that the online training module for Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 200, is available in Emory’s Learning Management System (ELMS). The training is designed to explain at a fundamental level the Code of Federal Regulations as they apply to federal awards. The…
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New Changes to Vertebrate Animals Section (VAS) Of NIH Grant Application and Contract Proposal Requirements
From the Office of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a change to Vertebrate Animals Section (VAS) of grant applications, cooperative agreements, and contract proposals on October 13, 2015. These changes remove some redundancy and simplify the review process. The changes consist of: No longer requiring a…
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Need Assistance With Your Data Management/Sharing Plans? Data Archiving? Compliance With NIH Public Access Policy?
Emory libraries provide a number of services to assist researchers in developing proposals. Emory’s libraries provide access to resources that can aid in pre-award and post-award research administration. Examples of services available include help with data management planning, data archiving, public access compliance, and more. To learn more about how the Emory libraries can help…
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Did You Know?!
Did you read the fine print? Did you pay attention to everything you are agreeing to? When one receives a federal award there are strings attached. You are agreeing to a large number of certifications required by your funding agency. For example- did you know that your NIH grant includes requirements on issues as varied…
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Uniform Guidance: New Information Brings Some Good News and More Questions…
Uniform Guidance: New Information Brings Some Good News and More Questions… Over the past month, additional information regarding the implementation of Uniform Guidance has been provided (verbally) by federal representatives at the FDP (Federal Demonstration Partnership) Meeting. While some information shared was very positive, other information adds complexity to how we will need to administer…
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Uniform Guidance Now Available
As announced earlier, the interim joint final rule implementing the Uniform Guidance (UG) is now available in Federal Register (Vol. 79, No. 244, Friday, December 19, 2014) and can be accessed at https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/12/26/2013-30465/uniform-administrative-requirements-cost-principles-and-audit-requirements-for-federal-awards#h-10. It is effective for new awards and for selected funding increments, issued on or after December 26, 2014. The document is long,…
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Uniform Guidance, What to Expect: October 2014
What will the Emory Working Groups for Uniform Guidance focus on over the next couple months? The Emory Working Groups who were discussed in the September Emory Research Administration Newsletter are preparing for the implementation of Uniform Guidance at Emory and have begun their regular meetings. These groups will evaluate the impact of the Guidance…
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NIH Salary Cap
NIH issued a notice on January 16th then confirming their continued operations under a Continuing Resolution and also indicating that the Executive Level II salary was increased to $181,500. Because the CR ended with the approval of the full budget by Congress, and we have not yet seen the full DHHS appropriations bill or NIH…
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Government Shutdown & Research at Emory
The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on today for the first time since 1996. This shutdown means a lapse in governmental funding and cut backs in services. In spite of this lapse in governmental funding, Emory research activities that are under existing federal grants and contracts can continue unless the agency has specifically notified…
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NIH Releases Updated Application Kits for Grants with Due Dates On or After September 25, 2013
NIH has also announced that they are transitioning to updated electronic application forms packages. The new packages will be identified by a Competition ID stating FORMS-C. These new application form packages include changes to the SP424 (R&R) Cover, project information, fixes to R&R Budget and Associated Subaward budget, R&R Sr/Key Person, and the project/performance site…