Category: SOT
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NSF Common Forms
Author: Tricia Callahan, Interim Director, Research Training Source: NSF Policy Office communication NSF is pleased to announce that the NSTC-approved Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support, which are compliant with the new NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1), are now available in SciENcv. These…
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NSF 24-1 Proposal and Award Policy and Procedure Guide (PAPPG) Updates
Author: Tricia Callahan, Interim Director, Research Training Sourced: NSF Summary of PAPPG Changes (https://new.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1/summary-changes) The NSF 2024 PAPPG and its updated guidelines go into effect for all proposals with due dates on or after May 20, 2024. If you submit a proposal before May 20, 2024, that has a due date on or after May…
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Contracting Updates: Contracts Dashboard Overview, Progress & Plans
Authors: Janette Hannam Hayes, Director, OSP Contracts; Sharon Jones, Interim Director, SOT; Valeria Rainey, Strategic Operations Associate, SOT; Jennifer Gore, Assistant Director, RDA Intent, History and Launch of a Dashboard: OSP continues to prioritize improving the contracting process to foster better internal reporting, better communication, and more transparency with the research community. With that in…
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Emory University’s Office of Research Administration Selected as Mentors for Innovative Research Analytics Program
Leading the way in data-driven research administration, Emory mentors join a nationwide initiative to elevate analytics expertise. Emory University’s Office of Research Administration (ORA) proudly announces that two distinguished staff members, Lisa Wilson and Alex Wagner, have been selected as mentors for the Research Analytics Mentorship Program (RAMP). This innovative initiative, sponsored by the University…
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Research Week 2023 in Review
Author: Tricia Callahan, Interim Director, ORA Research Training Over 400 staff gathered over three days to learn, connect, and celebrate during Research Week 2023. Attendees selected from over 32 contact hours of general knowledge and skill-based educational opportunities. Check out the opportunities and highlights from the celebration here: Research Week 2023 Recap Video.mp4 The feedback…
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The Office of Research Administration (ORA) Announces the Launch of the Office of Research Administration Optimization (ORAO) to Advance Research Services and Support
Author: Lisa Wilson, Interim Asst. VP for Research and Senior Director for the Office of Strategic Operations and Training The Office of Research Administration (ORA) proudly announces the establishment of the Office of Research Administration Optimization (ORA-O), an innovative approach aimed at enhancing research services and support, officially launched on October 1, 2023. The Office…
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Office of Research Administration to Explore Operations with Cutting-edge Generative AI and ChatGPT-like Integration
Author: Lisa Wilson, Sr. Director, SOT The Office of Research Administration is partnering with students from the Goizueta Business School on a groundbreaking project that will explore academic research administration. Leveraging the capabilities of Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) and advanced language models like ChatGPT, the project aims to create a proof-of-concept Large Language Model…
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Best Practices in Award Management
During a recent ORA Boot Camp, Davion Johnson (SOT), Ashunti Gore (RAS ABOSS), and Chad Dunn (RAS ABOSS) shared best practices in award management. Tips included a deep dive into an investigator’s portfolio; forecasting and other tools essential for financial management; and the importance of regular communication and collaboration for successful award management. In a…
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Data Sharing Regulations and NIH Budgeting Guidance
Author: Heather Lennon, Strategic Operations and Training Overview Recently, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released new requirements on public access to publications and data resulting from federal funding in a memo known as The Nelson Memo. The Nelson memo calls for ALL federal agencies to update their public access policies to ensure…