Category: Announcements
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Alissa Bowman Joins ORA
We are very pleased to welcome Alissa Bowman to the Office of Research Administration. Alissa joined ORA on August 14 in the role of Senior Instructional Designer. Alissa comes to Emory with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a Master of Education in Curriculum from Arizona…
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FY17 Research Awards Received by Emory Grows to $628m Reflecting an Increase of Over 9%
Preliminary numbers for awards received by Emory University in FY17 is $628,021,369. The final numbers are under review (changes, if any, will be minimal). This reflects an increase of 9.3% from FY16, an increase of over 20% in the most recent three years, and an almost 53% increase in research funding over the past ten…
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Upcoming NCURA Webinars Hosted by OSP
EFFORT REPORTING Thursday, June 1: 2:00-3:30 pm EDT — Room 5C Registration opens April 26 Featuring: Lisa Mosley, Arizona State University; Jeremy Forsberg, The University of Texas at Arlington; David Ngo, The New School; Jayne Goby, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Linda Gregory, University of Illinois DATA SECURITY Thursday, June 15: 2:00-3:30 pm…
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NIH Announces new “FORMS-E” Grant Application Forms and Instructions, Effective January 25, 2018
NIH has announced that there will be changes to its grant application forms and application guide instructions for all proposals with due dates on or after January 25, 2018. The new “FORMS-E” package will include the consolidation of human subjects, inclusion enrollment and clinical trial information, the expansion and use of discrete form fields…
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Ashley Myers’ new role as ORA’s Training and Communications Specialist
Ashley Myers has been with Emory for over 6 years as a Program Coordinator for the Office of Research Administration. She has been a tremendous asset to Emory’s Office of Research Administration handling a broad area of responsibilities. Recently, Ashley has accepted an offer to become ORA’s Training and Communication Specialist. In this role, Ashley…
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NIH Changes Process to Complete Relinquishments
NIH has changed the process to complete relinquishments. In the past, the PHS3734 form was completed noting an estimated amount of direct and indirect cost being relinquished. Upon obtaining all required signatures, the completed form was emailed or mailed to the noted sponsor contact. The process has changed. All forms are now populated and completed…
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New Options for Electronic Submission of Carryover in eRA Commons
As of June 2017, carryover requests can be submitted electronically under the Prior Approval Module in Era Commons. The electronic submission method for Carryover requests is optional. Expanded authorities covers automatic carryover of funds when permissible and does not require a written request for permission. Carryover requests are a financial function of the Post Award…
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Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) Released and Available
The revised Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) have been made available. The RTCs address and implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200). The RTCs incorporate the entire Uniform Guidance by reference and clarify or supplement existing provisions where appropriate. They further incorporate by reference the most…
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OSP, OTT and FGC Discuss Guidelines for Interactions with Sponsors
Joint Announcement from: Kerry Peluso and Holly Sommers, Office of Sponsored Programs Todd Sherer and Cale Lennon, Office of Technology Transfer Bill Lambert, Finance — Grants & Contracts Guidelines for Interaction with Sponsors Office of Sponsored Programs/Office of Technology Transfer The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) should always be…
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New Website Connects Researchers with Research Data Services and Support
Emory has a new, comprehensive website to connect researchers with Research Data services and support across the university, which may be found at researchdata.emory.edu. The new site provides information about: Writing a data management plan Managing and storing data at Emory Resources and tools for analyzing data Selecting a data repository to preserve and share data Emory’s Libraries and Information Technology Services (LITS) will be…