Tag Archives: RAS

The Life of an Award @ Emory University

April 17, 2023

At Emory University, the development, submission, and management of an award, from concept to closeout, is a shared responsibility across many units and individuals. These include, but are not limited to, the Principal Investigator, Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Grants & Contracts, and Research Administration Services.   Awards begin as concepts, concepts that are developed and […]

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RA Enterprise Systems and Processes

February 19, 2023

In August of 2021 a project team was created by Dr. Robert Nobles to evaluate the Research Administration Services (RAS) information technology and process. The primary charge of the project team was to evaluate duplicate points of entry and gain efficiencies through system integration and process improvements. Once the evaluation was completed, the goal was […]

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RAS Support for PIs – Find Your RAS Contact

February 19, 2023

Research Administration Services (RAS) provides expertise in the compliance and administrative requirements of the grant lifecycle. RAS support allows researchers to concentrate on the science or study and still be excellent stewards of sponsored funds and outcomes. The services offered by RAS include pre- and post-award support. Every Principal Investigator has a Pre-Award and Post-Award […]

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NIH Closeout Procedures (From the PI Perspective)

December 14, 2022

Now that you are nearing the end of your NIH project do you know how to properly close out the award? When you accept an NIH grant you are agreeing to the terms and conditions included in your Notice of Award.  The terms include the NIH policy requiring submission of three types of final reports […]

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Award Closeout Announcement

October 27, 2022

Dear Principal Investigators, Chief Business Officers, research and finance team members, and award administrators, We are writing to remind you of  significant changes made to the close out process and related final invoicing and financial reporting requirements of sponsored awards. The changes affect all sponsored awards, Principal Investigators, award administrators, Chief Business Officers, research and […]

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FY22 Faculty Facing Mission Metrics Now Available

October 26, 2022

The Faculty Facing Mission Metrics for FY22 are now available.  As you might recall, we implemented Mission Metrics to provide informative metrics to faculty with a focus on the performance of ORA’s departments and units.  We share these metrics to increase transparency and utilize them also internally to identify areas for process improvement initiatives.    […]

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Reminder of Sponsored Award Closeout Policies

August 22, 2022

As we approach the end of another fiscal year the Office of Research: Grants and Contracts (RGC) wanted to remind the research community of our sponsored award closeout timeline. Our office has seen an increase in the number of projected and unreconciled awards being submitted for final invoicing/financial reporting. In keeping with 45 CFR 75.381 […]

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ORA Staff Spotlight- Dr. Jamila Edwards

August 22, 2022

Congratulations 2022 SRAI Future of the Field Rising Star Awardee Please join us in celebrating Dr. Jamila Edwards! She is the recipient of the 2022 SRAI Future of the Field Rising Star Award! According to SRAI “The rising stars chosen to be recognized this year represent the most radiant of research administration professionals from all […]

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ORA Virtual Interview Fair: July 11th, 18th, & 25th

July 7, 2022

The Emory Office of Research Administration will be holding a virtual interview fair July 11th, 18th, and. 25th. A searchable PDF version of the event flyer can be found by clicking on the flyer image below.  

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Research Administration Administrative Transitions

September 14, 2021

As we commence the school year, a number of leadership changes are underway. We have developed a framework for a smooth transition, ensuring continuous service to faculty. COI Come December, we will say goodbye to Assistant Vice President for Research Administration and Conflicts of Interest Director, Brenda Seiton, who is retiring after 25 years at […]

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