Category: ORA
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Compliance Awareness
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…
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)
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
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
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!
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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Call For 2015 Jefferson Award Nominations
A message from Nadine Kaslow, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences: Dear Colleagues: The Thomas Jefferson Award, presented each year at the commencement ceremony, provides the Emory University community the opportunity to honor a current member of the faculty or staff whose distinguished leadership, dedicated service, and personal activities have made…
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L’Oreal USA For Women in Science Program Taking Applications
The L’Oréal For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations. More than 2,000 women scientists in over 100 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998. The L’Oréal USA For Women In…
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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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Know Your Contract Status – Use eCTS
The Emory Contracts Tracking System (eCTS) is an electronic contract management and tracking system that allows Emory faculty and staff to track the status of agreements from initial receipt to full execution, as well as the ability to obtain additional information pertaining to specific incoming agreements. The system is web-based, allowing Emory faculty and staff to…