Volume IV, Issue 2
February , 2004
Research and Sponsored Programs
Human Subjects
up

SOPs
IUPUI/Clarian Standard Operating Procedure for Human Subjects Identification, Selection, and Recruitment Available for Public Comment; Comment Period Closed on Responsibilities of Principal Investigator SOP
The new release of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the policies and procedures for all human subjects research being conducted by researchers whose work is subject to review and approval by the IUPUI/Clarian Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) is available online for public comment. The comment period for the following SOP will close March 12, 2004:

Human Subjects Identification, Selection, and Recruitment

The comment period for the following SOP closed on January 9, 2004:

Responsibilities of Principal Investigator

Complete Details
Proposals & Awards
up
New Important Notices
Two new or updated Indiana University Important Notices were recently issued. They are:
#04-1 Subrecipients
http://www.fms.indiana.edu/cg/imp_notice/04-1.asp
#03-7 Retirement and Fringe Benefit Rates Update
http://www.fms.indiana.edu/cg/imp_notice/03-7.asp
NIH Announces New Stipend Rates
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced changes in the stipend rates for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA). The new rates are effective for all awards made with FY2004 funds. Awards issued on or after October 1, 2003 which used the FY2003 stipend schedule will be revised by NIH to reflect the new stipend levels. The new rates and additional details can be viewed at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-023.html .
Proposal Development
up
R&SP Announces Mar 15 Internal Funding Deadline
The Research and Sponsored Programs (R&SP), Sponsored Programs Development office is pleased to announce the availability of internal grant funds for the 2003-04 International Development Fund and the Overseas Sabbatical/Project Study grant programs. The deadline for submitting proposals for these opportunities is March 15, 2004.
Complete Details
What's New
up
Save the Date - Apr 13
IUPUI Chancellor Bantz and VPR McRobbie to Speak at Research Symposium
With a focus on “Facing the Challenges of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Together”, the Spring 2004 Research Symposium will feature keynote speakers IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz and IU Vice President for Research Michael A. McRobbie. Register to attend and learn about the future of research at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Complete Details
Apr 24 Don’t Miss the NCURA Region IV Spring Meeting
 National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) announces that plans are underway for the NCURA Region IV Spring Meeting on April 24-27, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana. This event is a joint meeting with SRA Midwest Section. More information is available on this flyer or on the NCURA Web site at http://graduate.siue.edu/ncura4/. A call has been issued by the NCURA Awards Committee Chair, Sue Carlson for nominations for Regional Awards.
Complete Details
Events
up
Feb 16 Circle City ACRP Meeting
What: “Coordinating Clinical Trials in Alternative Settings” presented by Ann Lundy, Area Vice President, Nova Factor Clinical Business Solutions
When: February 16, 2004 (Monday), 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Indiana Cancer Pavilion, Room 101 Auditorium, 535 Barnhill Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
RSVP: Contact Audrey Corne acorne@iupui.edu by February 10, 2004
Mar 9 NCURA Video Conference
What: “Research Records Management”
When: March 9, 2004 (Tuesday), 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Riley Outpatient Center (ROC) – Auditorium
Registration: http://www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/registration/ncura3_9_04.htm
More info: http://www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/spon/ncura_mar9_04.htm
Mar 24 - 26 IU Research Coordinator Education Program
What: The program is designed to introduce the new research coordinator to the world of clinical research and to provide specific guidance about how to conduct and coordinate clinical drug studies at Indiana University.
When: March 24 - 26, 2004 (Wednesday – Friday)
Where: Riley Hospital, Ruth Lilly Learning Center (ROC), Conference Rooms A & B
Registration and more info: http://nursing.iupui.edu/LifelongLearning/default.asp
Apr 13 IU Research Symposium Spring 2004
 What: “Facing the Challenges of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Together”
When: April 13, 2004 (Tuesday), 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Lilly Auditorium, IUPUI University Library
Audience: For faculty, graduate students, and staff involved in the administration or management of any IU sponsored program. Anyone involved in the conduct of research at all Indiana University campuses or their affiliates is welcome to attend.
Registration and more info: http://www.iupui.edu/~resed/symposiumintrospring04.htm.
Submissions
up
Submit Your News to the R&SP Communicator
 We want to hear about what you are doing!
Complete Details

Send COMMENTS, QUESTIONS to:
RSPCOMMU@iupui.edu.


Research and Sponsored Programs
UN 618
General - 317 274-8285
Research Compliance - 317 274-8289
Sponsored Program Development - 317 278-0249