Category Archives: ORA

Research Administrator Automatic Training Registration Implemented May 2015

May 4, 2015

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Grant & Contract Accounting are excited to announce a new on-boarding initiative for research administrators. The goal of this initiative is to identify all new hires with research administrator related responsibilities and to register them for the appropriate training for their job classification as soon as possible. […]

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Did You Know?!

May 4, 2015

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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The Office of Research Compliance: Collaborations for Global Research

April 1, 2015

Academic research at universities across the country has become increasingly globalized with each year, fostering valuable international collaborations and opportunities for researchers here and around the world.  One unfortunate drawback however of this trend toward international research is the increased relevance of complex federal regulations that govern our transactions and activities abroad.  Notably, regulations regarding […]

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Uniform Guidance: NIH Interim Guidance Issued; Lack of Consistency Between Agencies Brings Concerns; and Subrecipient Monitoring will Bring Changes for All

February 27, 2015

General Update Over the past month, several things have occurred related to Uniform Guidance.  NIH issued interim guidance (detailed below).  This did not bring many surprises but we are happy to have some areas covered in writing.  We are hoping that NIH’s final guidance and that the General Research Terms and Conditions will be issued […]

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Compliance Awareness

February 27, 2015

The Emory University Office of Research Compliance posted to their website guidance regarding obtaining prescription drugs and/or controlled substances for use in animal or bench research.  The guidance addresses frequently asked questions in order to assist Emory researchers with information related to state of Georgia and federal law requirements. Information on controlled substances in research, […]

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Uniform Guidance: New Information Brings Some Good News and More Questions…

January 30, 2015

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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National Science Foundation (NSF) Updates the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guides (PAPPG)

January 30, 2015

The National Science Foundation has recently updated their Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Many of the changes made in the PAPPG are related to the issuance of the new Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200) and references within the Guide have been updated to reflect the new Uniform Guidance rather than the […]

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Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Training Events

January 30, 2015

The Office of Research Compliance offers training opportunities on a variety of subjects. Often, these trainings can help fulfill requirements put in place by research funders. Below is a list of upcoming training opportunities. In order to receive information regarding these training opportunities, please email Sonia Delbridge (sdelbri@emory.edu) and ask to be added to ORC’s […]

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COI Reminders

January 30, 2015

The 2014 Annual Certifications are now available for completion in the eCOI system.  All faculty who are engaged in research must complete the Annual Certification for 2014 by June 30, 2015. The eCOI Proposal Financial Interest in Research Summary Report reflects a new column indicating whether a faculty member has completed their 2014 Annual Certification […]

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OCR’s Education and Outreach Team Receives ATD’s 2014 Champion of Learning Award!

January 30, 2015

The Office for Clinical Research Education and Outreach team won the 2014 American Society for Training and Development (now Association for Talent Development) Champion of Learning Award on behalf of Emory University.  The award recognizes individuals whose advocacy, commitment, or actions in support of learning and talent development have influenced audiences or organizations. The award’s […]

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