Volume II, Issue 12
December, 2002
Research and Sponsored Programs
Human Subjects

Reminder: "Investigational Drug Accountability" and "Investigational Device Accountability" SOPs Comment Period Closes on December 11
The third release of the 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) was published online for public comment on Nov 11, 2002. This comment period will close on Dec 11, 2002. See http://www.iupui.edu/~respoly/human-sop/human-sop-menu.htm to view the following new SOPs: "Investigational Drug Accountability" and "Investigational Device Accountability". See July 2002 Special Edition of the "R&SP Communicator" for additional SOP info http://www.iupui.edu/~rspcommu/special-july-02.htm.

Proposals and Awards
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NIH Extends Deadline for Extramural Loan Repayment Program
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended the deadline for extramural Clinical Research, Pediatric Research, and Contraception and Infertility Research Loan Repayment Program applications to January 31, 2003.
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New Delivery Confirmation Service Available
When a proposal is sent to an agency using Federal Express, the project director will now receive an e-mail message from Federal Express confirming the package delivery. The e-mail message will provide the specific details of when the package was delivered and who signed for it. For additional information, contact Research and Sponsored Programs at (317) 274-8285 or rspinfo@iupui.edu.
ERA Route Sheet Information for Users
Users of the ERA system will no longer receive a returned copy of the completed route sheet after the proposal is submitted. If the proposal had any changes, a copy of the revised pages and any signature pages will be sent to the project director and dean's office along with a cover sheet identifying the project and the ERA tracking number. Additional information concerning the status of the documents, the FIS proposal number, the date the proposal was shipped, and the courier tracking number can be viewed within the ERA system. For additional information, contact Research and Sponsored Programs at (317) 274-8285 or rspinfo@iupui.edu.
Contracts and Grants
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New Important Notices
The following two new Important Notices were published by the Indiana University Contract and Grant Administration (C&G) in November: Fiscal Officer Policy (Financial Policy I-1) and NSF Institutional Cost Share Requirement. For more info, see the Indiana University Policies and Procedures page on the Research Gateway Web site http://www.indiana.edu/~rschinfo/Policies/index.html#1.

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Proposal Preparation
Just as in manuscript publication, proposal writing is the faculty member's responsibility. However, the Research and Sponsored Programs staff is prepared to provide suggestions and assistance. They will work with you one-to-one on project development issues, determining whether a particular funding agency is the most appropriate target, timelines, budget preparation, narrative critiques, format, and qualifications. In addition, we can assist you with demonstrating the potential significance of your project to the school and campus research missions.

If a funding agency provides guidelines and/or application forms to be used when applying for funds, be sure to follow them. If they are not provided or they are not explicit, contact Research and Sponsored Programs to request a copy of Organizing the Grant Request: An Exercise in Thoughtful Persuasion. It presents a model format which may be used, especially with research projects. This model is provided as a means of suggesting some basics which should be included in most proposals. It does not describe everything which might be required for success in certain situations, nor is it a rigid formula and should be modified to fit the requirements unique to each proposal.

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Christmas 2002 and New Year 2003 Holiday Closing Information

The IUPUI Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will close at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 and reopen Thursday, January 2, 2003 with regular business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Additional information is provided for the following Research and Sponsored Programs offices:

Research Compliance Administration (IRB/IBC)
If there is a life-threatening emergency which necessitates the use of an investigational agent, please call University Hospital Pharmacy at 274-0362.

Sponsored Program Administration
Proposals with a postmark or receipt date of January 2 or earlier must be received by R&SP no later than Thursday, December 19, 2002. Proposals with a postmark or receipt date of January 3 or 4 must be received no later than Monday, December 23, 2002. Proposals will not be processed during the holiday period.

The staff of R&SP wishes everyone a happy, peaceful, and safe Holiday Season

IU Sponsored Programs Offices Host First Research Symposium
On November 19, 2002, the Sponsored Programs Offices of Indiana University presented their first program designed for the continuing education of IU researchers and research personnel, the "Indiana University Research Symposium 2002: Facing the Challenges of Research Administration Together". Terry Radke, CPA, Internal Audit Director, Indiana University, opened the half day program with a keynote address on "Ethics in Research". Terry's message went beyond the process of research administration and emphasized the importance of ethics in research to promote science and to do "the right thing".
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Events
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Jan 7 R&SP New Faculty Orientation
New and returning faculty are invited to attend the "Research and Sponsored Programs (R&SP) New Faculty Orientation: Focus on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity". Light refreshments will be provided.
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Submissions
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Submit Your News to the R&SP Communicator
 We want to hear about what you are doing!
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Send COMMENTS, QUESTIONS to:
RSPCOMMU@iupui.edu.


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