Category Archives: ORA

From The Office of Compliance…Ivan Oransky, MD Presents: Retraction Watch

November 3, 2015

Retraction watch has become famous in the world of academic research for examining the self-correcting nature of science by publicizing the retraction of academic journal articles and digging into the stories behind the retractions.  Dr.  Oransky is co-founder of Retraction Watch and also teaches medical journalism at New York University’s Science Health and Environmental Reporting […]

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New Subrecipient Monitoring Requirements, Effective October 15, 2015

September 30, 2015

As previously announced, as part of the implementation of Uniform Guidance, the federal agencies have added additional specific requirements for the oversight of subrecipients. As a result, our Subrecipient Monitoring Program has been expanded to meet these requirements.  An overview of this full program (including everyone’s role in the process) can be accessed at Sub […]

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FY16 Fringe Rates Effective September 1, 2015

September 30, 2015

The FY16 Fringe Rates for Emory University and Healthcare are available.  The rates above are effective as of 09/01/2015 and should now be used in all grant proposals. The table below reflects the new fringe benefit rates. Fringe Rates for    Federal Labor Charges   Fringe Rates for   Non-Federal Labor Charges     Faculty/Staff/Postdoc   23.90% 26.25% […]

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Changes to IRB Help Desk Hours

September 30, 2015

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) now provides help desk sessions on Mondays from 10:30am to 3pm, and on Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 3pm.  During these hours, a representative from the IRB will provide in large group or one-to-one setting information on issues related to human subjects research.  A help desk appointment can be […]

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Need Assistance With Your Data Management/Sharing Plans? Data Archiving? Compliance With NIH Public Access Policy?

September 30, 2015

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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Effort Reporting System Upgraded to Version 9.0

September 30, 2015

The Effort Reporting System has been upgraded to version 9.0.  The look is slightly different but most of the features and functionality remain the same.  The home screen now has the option to search for effort forms by account (Smartkey).  See screen shots below:                   The Search […]

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Important Changes in OSP Contract Administration

June 3, 2015

As many of you know, Nikki Simmons, Director for Contracts in OSP, is leaving Emory to relocate with her family to another state.  For this reason, I have been working closely with Kerry Peluso and Todd Sherer over the past few weeks to consider potential changes in the structure for managing industry contracts.  Given the […]

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Uniform Guidance: Resources Available

June 2, 2015

We are still waiting on further guidance from the federal agencies regarding the full implementation of Uniform Guidance.  As we wait for further guidance, we have provided the most recent guidance on changes in several resources. The Emory Proposal Guide can be accessed at Emory Quick Guide for Proposal Budget Preparation. The Researcher’s Guide provides a quick […]

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Negotiated Rate Agreement FY16 through FY19

May 4, 2015

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS who is Emory’s cognizant agency) has just approved a four-year extension of current F&A rates for Emory University and Yerkes National Primate Center. The current rates will remain in effect through August 31st, 2019. The rates are a result of a detailed analysis of sponsored project costs […]

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Uniform Guidance: Emory’s Administrative Guide and Researcher’s Quick Guide Are Now Available

May 4, 2015

The Uniform Guidance Planning Committees are pleased to release two new guidance documents, the Administrative Guide for Uniform Guidance and the Researcher’s Guide.   Emory’s Administrative Guide for Uniform Guidance provides an overview of the key changes resulting from the implementation of Uniform Guidance and how our processes/requirements have changed. As covered in the document, […]

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