Category: ORA
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Peer Institution Settles for $9 Million in False Claims Act Case
Columbia University has agreed to pay $9 million in the settlement of a False Claims Act case where it was alleged that they had submitted false claims in connection with federally grant funded AIDS and HIV related work. Further information regarding the details of the case and the settlement can be accessed at http://www.justice.gov/usao/nys/pressreleases/October14/ColumbiaICAPsettlementPR.php .…
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Update on Uniform Guidance (including New Emory Proposal Guide), November 2014
As previously noted, NSF is the only agency that has provided guidance regarding their agency requirements. NIH and the other federal agencies have stated that they will provide their guidance documents by December 26, 2014 (which is the date that the requirements will become effective). We understand that many are working on proposals that will…
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RAS Has a New Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Research Administration Services (RAS) website – http://ras.emory.edu/. RAS website objectives are: Provide contact information for RAS units and RAS Central Operations Provide an overview of the structure and staff in the RAS units Outline the services provided by the RAS units Address frequently-asked questions The general…
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Revised Version of the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) is Issued
NSF has provided their revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide which can be accessed at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf15001/index.jsp. The PAPPG continues to include documents that provide guidance for grant proposal preparation and submission as well as for monitoring and managing awards. These revisions will implement recent policy, procedural, and electronic changes including but not limited…
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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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FY14 Proposals Submitted and Awards Received
The Office of Research Administration would like to announce the total awards received by Emory University during fiscal year 14. During FY14 Emory received $521,827,189, which is a 3% increase from the level of awards received last year. Proposals that were submitted by Emory University in FY14 totaled $879,338,715 (almost the same as last year). …
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Change in Budgeting and Cost of Living Increases on NIH Salary Cap
At this year’s NCURA annual meeting, Michelle Bulls, Director of NIH’s Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), provided a policy update on budgeting and cost of living increases on the NIH salary cap. This update included an explanation that Universities are allowed to include escalators on capped salaries. The rationale behind the allowance…
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Foundation Grant Opportunities
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is pleased to announce that grant applications are now being accepted in the following categories: Innovation Grant Letter of Intent, Deadline: Nov. 3, 2014 – Apply Now! Do you have a novel idea that has potential for high impact on pediatric cancer patients? Does your idea, approach, or methodology have…
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What You Need to Know Now About Uniform Guidance
Who needs to know about Uniform Guidance? Anyone who is involved in federal research at Emory University and/or the administration of those activities is responsible to know and understand the changes that Uniform Guidance brings. Reading Emory’s monthly Research Administration Newsletter will ensure that you are aware of the information that you need to know.…
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FY15 Fringe Rates Effective September 1, 2014
The FY15 Fringe Rates for Emory University and Healthcare are available. The table below reflects the new fringe benefit rates. Type Campus Rates for Federal Labor Charges Campus Rates for Non-Federal Labor Charges Faculty/Staff/Postdoc 24.60% 25.75% Resident 21.20% 20.00% FICA Only 7.65% 7.65% Emory Healthcare 23.06% 25.30% The rate tables can be found on the…