Volume V, Issue 6
August, 2005
Research and Sponsored Programs
Brenner to Become VP at UNR; Departs IUPUI Aug 31
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Mark L. Brenner, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, has announced his plans to leave IUPUI on August 31, 2005 to become the Vice President for Research and the Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Brenner has led the Office for Research and Graduate Education through a remarkable seven years of growth and successfully countered internal and external changes.

Emotions are running high these days for the staff of Research and Sponsored Programs (R&SP) as they prepare to say goodbye to Mark Brenner. The staff of R&SP wishes Brenner well in his new position at UNR but is taking time to reflect on his legacy of achievement, too.
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New SOPs Finalized for Reporting and Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to Subjects or Others and Noncompliance
The final versions of the most recent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 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) are available online for public viewing.

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Reporting
Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to Subjects or Others and Noncompliance
New Policies and Procedures for Reporting Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to Subjects or Others and Noncompliance Effective Sept 1
In the June edition of the R&SP Communicator, Research Compliance Administration (RCA) announced new policies and procedures related to the reporting of unanticipated problems involving risks to subjects or others and noncompliance. Much feedback was received during the public comment period regarding these policies and procedures and associated forms. As a result, revisions were made to the documents.
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Online Adverse Event System Obsolete
The development of the Reporting and Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to Subjects or Others and Noncompliance IUPUI/Clarian Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) necessitated reporting changes that make the online adverse event system obsolete. On September, 1, 2005, the online Adverse Event Reporting System will become inactive. However, adverse events already submitted through that system will be processed as usual. The new reporting form may be accessed from the RCA Downloadable IRB-Human Subjects Instruction Packet and Forms Web page: http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/download2.htm.
Reminder: New Summary Safeguard Statement Operative September 1
Beginning September 1, 2005, Research Compliance Administration (RCA) requires that investigators utilize the revised Summary Safeguard Statement (SSS) form (v 6/05) for any study(s) that is or will be enrolling human subjects. The new SSS form may be accessed from the RCA Downloadable IRB-Human Subjects Instruction Packet and Forms Web page: http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/download2.htm. Any new study submission received in the RCA office for review in a September IRB meeting (or later) not utilizing this new version of the SSS will be returned and may delay the review of the research study.
IRB Documents to be Stamped
Research Compliance Administration (RCA) is offering a list of what documents will receive an approval stamp by their office once reviewed by the IRB to promote consistency. In general, the IRB must review any item that will be viewed by potential or enrolled subjects. As a result, investigators submit to the IRB informed consents, advertisements, letters to subjects, surveys, questionnaires, etc. However, despite the fact that the IRB must review these documents, not all of the documents require an approval stamp to validate the IRB’s evaluation.
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SRS: We’re Not Just Changing; We’re Getting Better
The Sponsored Program Administration and Corporate Contracts Administration offices of Research and Sponsored Programs (R&SP), IUPUI, have merged into one office known as Sponsored Research Services (SRS). SRS, led by Steve Martin, Assistant Vice President for Research and W. Sidney Johnson, Executive Director, is responsible for all sponsored program administration for the IUPUI campus. Assisting Johnson are two Associate Directors: Michelle Artmeier overseeing Proposal Services and Maltie Maraj responsible for all Award Services. Additional staff has been added to SRS to help with both contracting and proposal review. More information is available on the R&SP Web site http://www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/spon/spon_menu2.htm.
NIH Announces Public Access Policy for Archived Funded Research Publications
All Indiana University faculty receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) support are advised that NIH released its policy, effective May 2, 2005, on enhancing public access to archived publications resulting from NIH-funded research. In a letter to the extramural research community, Jo Anne Goodnight, Acting Director, Office of Extramural Programs, NIH, summarizes the policy and provides guidance to NIH investigators on the submission of manuscripts. More information is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-05-022.html . To view the content of Goodnight’s letter, see
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NSF Publishes Updated Grant General Conditions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) released updated general grant conditions in June 2005. As updates to grant requirements impact compliance, all faculty members receiving NSF funding should replace previous versions of grant requirements with the following new documents now available from the NSF Online Document System:

Grant General Conditions (GC-1), June 2005 URL: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gc1605
Type : Policies and Procedures
Subtype : NSF-wide

Significant Changes in Grant General Conditions, June 2005 URL: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gc1605sigch
Type : Policies and Procedures
Subtype : NSF-wide
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October 15 Deadline for Internal Funding Opportunities Announced by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education
Research Support Fund Grant (RSFG): The inaugural Spring 2005 round of the RSFG Program was an overwhelming success. The deadline for the next round of applications will be October 15, 2005. To view a listing of Spring 2005 awardees, visit http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/rsfg/rsfg_spring05_awards.htm. The RSFG Program was developed to further enhance the research and scholarship focus of the IUPUI academic mission. Ideally, it serves as support to initiate a research or scholarly activity project that should lead to external funding that will include indirect costs. http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/rsfg/rsfg_guidelines05-06.htm.

International Development Fund (IDF): The IDF Grant was developed to enhance the international focus of the IUPUI academic mission. Ideally, the IDF grant serves as venture capital to stimulate additional funding for international activities from extramural sources, which provide indirect costs. http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/idfguide.htm .

Overseas Sabbatical/Project Study (OSPS): IUPUI's International Strategic Plan calls for increased collaboration with international partner institutions. The OSPS Grant is being made available to support continued development of relationships in line with these campus initiatives. http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresgrad/spon/overseas-sab.htm .

Please direct all inquiries regarding these opportunities to Etta Ward, Sponsored Programs Development, at 317.278.8427 or emward@iupui.edu.
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October 17 Grant Writing Workshop: Write Winning Grants
The Annual Grant Writing Symposium, to be held on Monday, October 17, 2005 in the Riley Auditorium and sponsored by the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Clinical Trials Program, Clinical Investigator Training and Education Program, General Clinical Research Center, and the IUPUI Research and Graduate Education Research Support Fund Grant (RSFG), is now open for registration. This conference is a must for all those seeking funding from any agency. The course teaches skills in the “art” of writing a proposal that can make a big difference between a funded and a non-funded project! Even funded investigators will benefit. Hurry, seating is limited! Register on line, or obtain registration brochure at: http://cme.medicine.iu.edu/registration/default.asp?course=05-235 .
Visit the Research Web Site and Read about Senator Clinton Citing IU Research
Go to the Indiana University Research Web site, http://www.research.iu.edu/, to learn about Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s legislation to help keep violent and graphic video games out of the hands of children. Clinton cited a “groundbreaking new study by researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine” to support her position. Additional highlights focus on stars from the IU School of Music, IU Southeast researchers studying medicinal waters, and Doc Counsilman’s legacy.
Events
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Sept 8 Proposal Development - Intro to Grant Writing Workshop
What: This session will focus on the essentials of building a successful grant proposal. A variety of topics from key components of proposals to basic budgets, writing style to interpreting agency guidelines, will be covered.
When: Thursday, September 8, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 12 Finding Grant Funding
What: This session will provide an overview of the various types of external funding sources, identify tools to locate funding opportunities, explain how to design a funding search, and demonstrate a couple of knowledge management systems that contain thousands of funding opportunities available by the university subscription.
When: Monday, September 12, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 13 NCURA 2005 Video Workshop Series
What: Best Practices in Research Compliance: Update on Policies and Regulations and Implementation at Institutions
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10-2:30
Where: ROC - Lilly Auditorium
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Sept 13 Community of Science Suite of Tools: Funding, Collaboration, CV’s and More
What: Indiana University provides access to an internationally-known database that includes over 500,000 faculty researchers and graduate students. Learn how to develop your online profile, keep it updated, secure grant funding, find collaborators and manage your cv and biosketch.
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Where: University Library, Room 0106
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 15 Life Cycle of an External Grant Proposal: Pre to Post Award
What: Learn the basics of sponsored programs administration and meet key sponsored programs staff. Participants will also gain insight into the pre-award and post-award processes at IUPUI. Presenters: Angie Kelly, Larry Reynolds, Jake Manaloor, Research and Sponsored Programs.
When: Thursday, September 15, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 15 Publishing and Documenting Your Work in Your Faculty Portfolio
What: “Publish or perish” is the long held mantra of faculty. Learn how to publish and how to document your publications in your faculty portfolio. Presenter: Dr. Sandra Petronio, Professor, Department of Communications.
When: Thursday, September 15, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1126
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 15 Writing a Scientific Grant Proposal
What: This session will focus on the essentials of building a successful scientific grant proposal. A variety of topics from key components of proposals to basic budgets, writing style to interpreting agency guidelines, will be covered. Presenters: Dr. Robert Hickey and Dr. Linda Malkas, Department of Hematology/Oncology.
When: Thursday, September 15, 2005, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Where: University Library, Room 1126
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 16 Research Compliance 101: Human Subjects
What: This session offers an overview of the history and regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects from research risk. Everyone involved in the conduct of research will find this information essential. Presenter: Anita Camic, Research Compliance Administration.
When: Friday, September 16, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 22 Finding Grant Funding for Graduate Students
What: Graduate students need funding for everything from fees to dissertations to research. This session will provide an overview of the various types of external funding sources, identify tools to locate funding opportunities, explain how to design a funding search, and demonstrate a couple of knowledge management systems that contain thousands of funding opportunities available by the university subscription.
When: Thursday, September 22, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Sept 21 – 23 Clinical Research Education Program
What: On behalf of the School of Medicine’s Clinical Trials Program and Outpatient Clinical Research Facility, and the Indiana University School of Nursing, this program for the education and training of research coordinators has been developed to introduce the research coordinator, new to Indiana University, to critically important concepts, requirements, and practical aspects of coordinating research studies across all types of clinical research at Indiana University. The program is MANDATED for all new coordinators within the School of Medicine with less than 2 years of experience coordinating studies on the IUPUI/Clarian campuses. While the program targets the new study coordinator, experienced coordinators and young investigators within the Indiana University Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing; Clarian Health Partners, Inc; and the VA and Wishard Hospitals often attend and find the content useful.
When: Wednesday-Friday, Sept 21, 22 and 23, 2005
Where: Lower level of Riley Hospital’s Outpatient Building, “The ROC” in the "Ruth Lilly Learning Center" Conference Rooms A & B
Cost: $320 if registered by September 7, 2005 and after September 9, the cost is $370
Registration: https://nursing.iupui.edu/llreg/forms/researchcoord.asp
More info: http://nursing.iupui.edu/LifelongLearning/default.asp?/LifelongLearning/ProgramsAndConferences/RECEP/2005/RECP_0905.htm
Questions: Pamela J. DeWeese, Clinical Trials Program 317.278.2865; Marta Sears, Outpatient Clinical Research Facility, 317.274.3974; and Gail Douglas, Office of Clinical Research Support, 317.278.8210/554.0000, 4081

Sept 28 Unlocking the Secrets to Peer Review
What: Many grants programs are successfully run through a system of professional assistance and peer review. This is your chance to find out from past and present peer reviewers the tips and techniques for successfully securing internal and external grant funding.
When: Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M

Sept 29 Writing a Social Sciences and Humanities Grant Proposal
What: This session will focus on the essentials of building a successful social sciences and humanities grant proposal. A variety of topics from key components of proposals to basic budgets, writing style to interpreting agency guidelines, will be covered. Presenter: Dr. Eric Wright, Associate Professor of Sociology
When: Thursday, September 29, 2005, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Where: University Library, Room 1125
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Oct 5 Proposal Development - Intro to Grant Writing Workshop
What: This session will focus on the essentials of building a successful grant proposal. A variety of topics from key components of proposals to basic budgets, writing style to interpreting agency guidelines, will be covered.
When: Wednesday, October 5, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Oct 6 ERA - Automating the Administration: IU Proposal Routing and Budget Preparation Made Easy!
What: The Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system provides a way to electronically conduct research administration processes and transactions at Indiana University. Presenter: Avery Nelson, Systems Administrator
When: Thursday, October 6, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Oct 12 Community of Science Suite of Tools: Funding, Collaboration, CV’s and More
What: Indiana University provides access to an internationally-known database that includes over 500,000 faculty researchers and graduate students. Learn how to develop your online profile, keep it updated, secure grant funding, find collaborators and manage your cv and biosketch.
When: Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: University Library, Room 0106
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Oct 17 Grant Writing Workshop: Write Winning Grants
What: This course teaches skills in the “art” of writing a grant that can make a big difference between a funded and a non-funded proposal.
When: Monday, October 17, 2005
Where: Riley Auditorium
Register: http://cme.medicine.iu.edu/registration/default.asp?course=05-235

Oct 18 Navigating the NSF Fastlane Electronic Submission System
What: In this session, the participant will learn how to prepare a proposal and budget, request a no-cost extension, and submit annual progress reports in the NSF Fastlane system, understand the importance of choosing Indiana University as your institution, determine when to give access to Research and Sponsored Programs, acquire information on the final submission process, and be established as a PI in the Fastlane system. Presenter: Beth Hosier, Grant Specialist.
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1130
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Oct 19 Proposal Budget Preparation
What: Learn how to prepare a basic budget. Participants will learn what's allowable and unallowable according to federal and university guidelines. The budget justification and its importance in the overall proposal will also be discussed. Presenter: Michelle Artmeier, Associate Director, Sponsored Research Services
When, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Nov 2 Finding Grant Funding
What: This session will provide an overview of the various types of external funding sources, identify tools to locate funding opportunities, explain how to design a funding search, and demonstrate a couple of knowledge management systems that contain thousands of funding opportunities available by the university subscription.
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Nov 8 Proposal Development - Intro to Grant Writing Workshop
What: This session will focus on the essentials of building a successful grant proposal. A variety of topics from key components of proposals to basic budgets, writing style to interpreting agency guidelines, will be covered.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2005, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Nov 10 Community of Science Suite of Tools: Funding, Collaboration, CV’s and More
What: Indiana University provides access to an internationally-known database that includes over 500,000 faculty researchers and graduate students. Learn how to develop your online profile, keep it updated, secure grant funding, find collaborators and manage your cv and biosketch.
When: Thursday, November 10, 2005, 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
Where: University Library, Room 0106
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD

Nov 15 Finding Grant Funding for Graduate Students
What: Graduate students need funding for everything from fees to dissertations to research. This session will provide an overview of the various types of external funding sources, identify tools to locate funding opportunities, explain how to design a funding search, and demonstrate a couple of knowledge management systems that contain thousands of funding opportunities available by the university subscription.
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2005, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Where: University Library, Room 1125M
Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD
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