March, 2005
Research and Sponsored Programs
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Announces Electronic Conflict of Financial Interest Disclosure Requirement Effective April 1, 2005, Research and Sponsored Programs will not approve protocols involving research with human subjects or process awards for sponsored projects unless an electronic Conflict of Interest Reporting form has been filed within the past 12 months by the IUPUI faculty investigators. Complete Details Improved IBC Form Now Available The revised Institutional Biosafety Committee Protocol Submission Form for new research applications involving rDNA is now available on the Research and Sponsored Programs Web site. Complete Details VA Research Updates (February 2005): Reporting of All Study Site-Monitoring Visits and Results A recent memorandum from Dr. Stephan D. Fihn, Acting Chief Research and Development Officer, Veterans Health Administration has mandated that each VA Research Service be made aware of all monitoring visits to VA research study sites by external monitors (Pharmaceutical and CROs). Policy and Procedure follows. Complete Details Minor Changes
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Wishard Updates Clinical Research Approval Process Effective October 1, 2004, all clinical research studies to be conducted within Wishard Health Services (including the hospital, OB/GYN clinic and Regentrief clinics) that involve Wishard patients, services or facilities, must be approved by Wishard administration prior to the research commencing. Complete Details Procedure Change for Adding and Deleting Co-Investigators from IRB-Approved Studies The IUPUI/Clarian Institutional Review Board (IRB) Executive Committee recently reviewed the procedures for adding and deleting co-investigators on IRB-approved studies and determined that it is no longer necessary for investigators to submit study amendments to request these changes since there is minimal risk associated. Investigators are now required to send an email or submit a memo requesting the change, along with the revised summary safeguard statement, to Research Compliance Administration. Complete Details Clarification of Co-Investigator Documentation for Participation in Research Study Beginning July 1, 2004, the IUPUI/Clarian Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) implemented a policy requiring co-investigators to provide documentation stating their willingness to participate in a given research study. Investigators are asked to collect this documentation, which may be in the form of an email or signature next to their name in Section XX of the summary safeguard statement, and submit it as a set of signatures when multiple signatures are involved. Complete Details |
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Stipend Rates Released by NIH, AHRQ, & HRSA The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) have announced changes in the stipend rates, institutional allowance, and training related expenses for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA). Complete Details NIH and AHRQ Announce Change in Salary Cap The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) have announced a revision to the salary cap effective January 1, 2005. The salary cap for both agencies was increased to $180,100. Please see the NIH notice at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-05-024.html and the AHRQ notice at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HS-05-013.html for full details. New Investigator Web Site Established by NIH The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced the posting of a new Web site that articulates NIH’s continuing commitment to support new investigators. The Web site describes current policies, data related to the influx of new investigators, resources that new investigators can use to understand and work with the NIH, and helpful hints that might be useful in constructing a first application for NIH support. The new Web site can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/index.htm. NIH Clarifies Submission of Grant Applications Policy Questions often occur concerning the correct submission dates for National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposals. NIH recently issued an announcement which restates and clarifies their policy. Complete Details Miss an NCURA Video Conference? Check the R&SP Archive Research and Sponsored Programs subscribes to and maintains a video tape archive of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) series of four video conferences offered each year. Complete Details  Submitting Electronic Files to R&SP Some faculty members are reporting that electronic copies of their proposal cannot be sent to Research and Sponsored Programs via the IU e-mail server due to the large file size. The IU Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system can resolve this problem. Files up to 100 megabytes can be attached to the ERA electronic routing form and shared between offices. For more information about ERA or to schedule ERA training, please contact Sponsored Program Administration at 317.274.8285. |
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Submission Process at IUPUI Reminder Research and Sponsored Programs recaps the process for limited submission funding as this type of funding opportunity is increasing in volume and importance on the IUPUI campus. Complete Details R&SP Announces Two New Funding Opportunities Seed
Grants for the NIH “Roadmap” Initiative The Research Support Fund Grant (RSFG) program was developed to enhance the research and scholarship focus of the IUPUI academic mission and, ideally, serves as support to initiate a research or scholarly activity project that should lead to external funding that will include F&A payments. Grants will normally range from $5,000 to $30,000. Complete Details |
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Bytes The Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system at Indiana University provides a means to conduct research administration processes and transactions electronically. How can you access the ERA system? Read on… Complete Details |
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the Date April 14 for the Spring Research Symposium! The Spring Research Symposium, sponsored by the Indiana University research and sponsored programs offices, will be presented on Thursday, April 14, 2005, 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM at the IUPUI University Library Lilly Auditorium. Complete Details Collaborative Research: Avoiding Pitfalls and Sharing Credit Offered Apr 22 The Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Research and the Poynter Center is presenting a workshop on Collaborative Research: Avoiding Pitfalls and Sharing Credit on April 22, 2005, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Dogwood Room of the Indiana Memorial Union, IUB. Complete Details Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education to Present at the Sixth Annual Symposium Highlighting the Research of Faculty, Staff, and Students of Color Mark L. Brenner, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will present a session “Doubling Research and What that Means for the Campus Community”, at the Sixth Annual Symposium Highlighting the Research of Faculty, Staff, and Students of Color on April 15, 2005, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Lilly Auditorium, IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis, IN. Complete Details New Research at Indiana University Web Site Introduced The new Research at Indiana University Web site, which combines information from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and Research Gateway Web sites into one convenient location and offers tools to find, obtain, and manage research funds, is now available at http://research.indiana.edu. Complete Details IU Offers Clinical Investigator Training Enhancement (CITE) Program Partially sponsored by a K-30 grant awarded by the NIH, Indiana University now has an established program in clinical research training for physicians, nurses, dentists, doctoral and postdoctoral scientists -- the Clinical Investigator Training Enhancement (CITE) Program that allows enrollees to integrate formal research training with a fellowship or faculty position in one's own department. Complete Details Research Coordinator Education Program Scheduled for March 23-25, 2005 A program for the education and training of research coordinators will be offered by the School of Medicine’s Clinical Trials Program and Outpatient Clinical Research Facility, and the Indiana University School of Nursing. Complete Details |
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22 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. Presented by Michelle Artmeier, Associate Director, Sponsored Program Administration. Cosponsored by the Office for Professional Development and the Research and Sponsored Programs Office. When: Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Where: University Library, Room 1125M Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD Mar 22 IU National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health 2005 Monthly Lecture Series What: Robert Einterz, MD, Assistant Dean and Director, IU-Moi Program “Women’s Health in Kenya”. This lecture series made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck. The Indiana University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Category 1 credit per lecture towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When: Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Where: Auditorium of the Indiana Cancer Research Institute, 1044 W. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (on the IUPUI campus, across from Riley Hospital) More information: Tina Darling, tdarling@iupui.edu / Phone: 317.630.2243 Mar 23 - 25 IU Research Coordinator Education Program What: A program for the education and training of research coordinators will be offered by the School of Medicine’s Clinical Trials Program and Outpatient Clinical Research Facility, and the Indiana University School of Nursing. When: March 23 - 25, 2005 (Wednesday – Friday) Where: Riley Hospital Outpatient Center ("The ROC") in the Ruth Lilly Learning Center Conference Rooms A & B More information: http://nursing.iupui.edu/LifelongLearning/default.asp?/LifelongLearning/ProgramsAndConferences/RECEP/2005/RECP_0305.htm Registration: https://nursing.iupui.edu/llreg/forms/researchcoord.asp Mar 28 Using the Community of Science Profile System 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, and use it to secure grant funding. Cosponsored by the Office for Professional Development and the Research and Sponsored Programs Office. When: Monday, March 28, 2005, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Where: University Library, Room 0106 Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD Apr 7 Using the Community of Science Profile System 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, and use it to secure grant funding. Cosponsored by the Office for Professional Development and the Research and Sponsored Programs Office. When: Thursday, April 7, 2005, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Where: University Library, Room 1130 Registration: http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD Apr 14 Research Symposium Spring 2005 What: If you are involved in the conduct of research, don't miss the 2005 Spring Research Symposium presented by the IU sponsored programs offices! Connect with your colleagues, other administrators, and researchers to share ideas and experiences. Learn the tips and techniques that work in the "real" world of award administration. When: Thursday, April 14, 2005, 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM Where: Lilly Auditorium, IUPUI Library, Indianapolis, IN Sponsored by: Contract and Grant Administration and Office of the Vice President for Research, Research and Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Research Services. Registration and more information: http://www.iupui.edu/%7Eresed/symposiumspring05intro.htm Apr 15 IUPUI Symposium Highlighting the Research of Faculty, Staff and Students of Color What: “The Sixth Annual Symposium Highlighting the Research of Faculty, Staff, and Students of Color” is designed to showcase and highlight the research of faculty, staff, and students of color and will include both poster and oral presentations. Sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Professional Development, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the Office for Institutional Development and Student Affairs and the Office for Strategic Hiring and Support, Indiana University Bloomington When: April 15, 2005 (Friday), 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Lilly Auditorium, IUPUI University Library Audience: The symposium is open to everyone to attend and we welcome colleagues from the other IU and Purdue campuses. Register: Register at http://www.opd.iupui.edu/events.asp?unit=OPD Apr 22 Collaborative Research: Avoiding Pitfalls and Sharing Credit What: Collaborative research, like marriage, is fraught with peril for the unprepared. A panel of experienced researchers will share insights into how hazards can be avoided. Special attention will be paid to assigning authorship credit. Questions and discussion will be encouraged. When: Friday, April 22, 2005, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Dogwood Room, Indiana Memorial Union, IUB Registration and more information: http://www.iupui.edu/~resed/collaborativereswkshp05intro.html May 19 and 20 ACRP Educational Research Seminars What: Attend any of five ACRP Educational Research Seminars: Budgeting at the Site for Clinical Trials, Successful Strategies for Medical Device Clinical Trials, Fundamentals/1st Steps of Clinical Research, and Intermediate CRC Training When: May 19 and 20, 2005 Where: University Place Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN Registration and information: http://www.acrpnet.org/education/calendar/index.html Jun 22 - 24 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration What: Meet NIH program staff while learning about the grant application and review process and Federal regulations and policies. Additional information can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/seminars.htm When: June 22 – 24, 2004 Where: Purdue University Cost: Registration: $250.00 and Pre-Seminar Labs: $50.00 Register: http://www.purdue.edu/research/NIHSeminar/ |
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