Summer Travel on Federal Grants - Important Facts
As we approach the end of semester many faculty are planning research travel outside the United States. Whether planning to attend a professional meeting, to visit the laboratory of a colleague to learn a new skill, or to do field work for your project, there are some things to keep in mind as you plan your trip.
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Faculty Administrative Burden Survey Published
In 2006 the faculty standing committee of Federal Demonstration Partnership surveyed faculty at the member organizations, including investigators at Yale, about the burdens associated with the management of their federal grants. The results of the survey represent responses by over 6000 faculty members. The major finding of the survey is that the of the time committed to federally sponsored research 42% is actually spent on administration rather than on research per se.
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VA Data Security Requirements
On February 6, 2007 the Deputy Secretary for Health Operations and Management and the Chief Research and Development Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs issued a memo entitled “Certification by Principal Investigators: Security Requirements for VA Research Information.” This memo requires that all Principal Investigators involved in VA research certify compliance with stringent data security measures by April 15, 2007. The memo is in response to recent incidents of potential data breeches at the VA.
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Reminders from the NIH
The NIH has issued several reminders to grantees about actions both required of and prohibited to Universities and investigators using NIH funds. These include Vertebrate Animal Research, Continued Ban on NIH Funding of Human Embryo Research, Acknowledgement of Federal Funding and Continued Salary Limitation
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Did You Know?
Information about federal funding opportunities can be sent directly to your e-mail in box. All you have to do is sign up.
NHLBI Guide to Clinical Research
Have you ever wondered where to find help with preparing, submitting and managing a clinical research grant? The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has created a new website which combines policies and procedures with practical guidance on grant application, review, funding and oversight. This is an excellent resource for the “new investigator” and provides easy access to specific information for the more experienced investigator. Please take a moment to visit the site and to share it with colleagues who may find it useful: NHLBI Clinical Research Guide
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Research Administration Training Opportunities
A listing of dates and times for Faculty and Business Office Grant Managment Training
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Who You Gonna Call?
There are new staff members and new responsibilities in the Offices of Grant and Contract Administration and in the Office of Grant and Contract Financial Administration.
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