February 2004

Human Subjects

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 As reported in the SOP Communication #1, (http://www.iupui.edu/~res-poly/human-sop/communication-1.htm), IUPUI/Clarian developed 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). These SOPs will become the minimum required standards for conducting human subjects research and will be the framework against which all applications are evaluated and audited by the IRBs. The SOPs roll out plan calls for the SOPs to be released to the IUPUI/Clarian research community via this Web site. For a limited time, the SOPs will be open to the IUPUI/Clarian research community for review and comment. All comments must be received prior to the close of the comment date posted in the SOPs Table of Contents. Approved revisions to a SOP will be made in a timely manner and displayed on this Web site (http://www.iupui.edu/~respoly/human-sop/human-sop-menu.htm). Only comments that are appropriate, constructive and objective will be considered. Due to resource limitations, we can only accept comments transmitted electronically to the Research Compliance Administration mailbox at resrisk@iupui.edu. Comments received by other media (e.g., by telephone, fax, mail and to other e-mail addresses) will not be considered.

Proposal Development

R&SP Announces Mar 15 Internal Funding Deadline The following is an overview of both grant programs. 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.

What's New

Save the Date - Apr 13 IUPUI Chancellor Bantz and VPR McRobbie to Speak at Research Symposium The Spring Symposium will be presented on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the IUPUI University Library Lilly Auditorium by the IU research and sponsored programs offices for research administrators, faculty and graduate students. Participants will learn the tips and techniques that work in the “real” world of award administration from the various breakout sessions offered. New faculty track breakout sessions have been added this year. Registration and more information is available at: http://www.iupui.edu/~resed/symposiumintrospring04.htm. Apr 24 Don’t Miss the NCURA Region IV Spring Meeting Date: February 2, 2004 To: All NCURA Region IV Members From: Sue Carlson, Awards Committee Chair Subject: Call for Nominations - Region IV Awards Your Nominations Needed for Regional Awards The Awards Committee invites your participation in recognizing members and/or programs within our region deserving of special recognition in one of the following three award categories: "Distinguished Service” "The Kevin Reed Outstanding New Professional” "Meritorious Contributions” We recognize that this task is not an easy one; our region has many qualified candidates. Please identify those you believe to be the most deserving candidates. The full announcement and program guidelines are available on the Region IV Web site: http://graduate.siue.edu/ncura4/, then click on "Call for Nominations." If you have questions, please feel free to contact the members of the Awards Committee: Susan Carlson, Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison, smcarlso@wisc.edu, 608-263-2429 Diane Barrett, Past-Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison, barrett@rsp.wisc.edu, 608-262-0252 Carol Hillmer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, chillmer@cals.wisc.edu, 608-265-5495 Lil Manning, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, limanni@siue.edu, 618-650-3114 Susan Sloop, University of Kansas, sloop@ukans.edu, 785-864-5142 Etta Ward, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, emward@iupui.edu, 317-278-8427 Michelle Meeks, Indiana University Medical Center, mlmeeks@iupui.edu, 317-274-7497 The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2004. Thank you in advance for nominating the outstanding members of Region IV for awards. Susan M. Carlson, M.B.A. Research Program Manager III Women's Health Study UW Comprehensive Cancer Center 307 WARF 610 Walnut Street Madison, WI 53726-2397

Submissions

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