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October 2009

NSF Broader Impacts workshop offered


IRB "Office on the Road" and Fall Workshops scheduled



September 2009

Washington Update
President Obama highlights role of basic research in innovation


ARRA reporting requirements outlined

Details


IRB "Office on the Road" and Fall Workshops scheduled



July 2009

Washington Update
Research and Recovery Act: agencies outline research opportunities from stimulus money


eResearch Proposal Management Update



June 2009

Jim Randolph to retire

DRDA, along with MAIS, invite the University research community to an open house celebrating the retirement of Jim Randolph.
June 26, 3-5 pm
Program at 4 p.m.
Great Lakes Room South, Palmer Commons

The former Senior Associate Director of DRDA, Randolph has most recently been shepherding the development of the eResearch Proposal Management system for proposal approval and routing. Randolph remains well known across campus for his work as the NIH liaison and for his promotion of professional research administration.

eResearch Proposal Management Update
ePAF to be retired June 30
Time to use eRPM for developing and routing sponsored project approval


RAIN in fall forecast

Get ready for the next round of the training program aimed at research administrators with three or more years of experience

Caution: Grants.gov processing can be slow

NSF mandates use of FastLane for submissions.

May 2009

Washington Update
White House budget request for 2010 would increase research funding


eResearch Proposal Management Update
Training continues as more units adopt use of eRPM


Caution: Grants.gov processing can be slow



April 2009

Washington Update




March 2009

Washington Update
Research and Recovery Act: agencies outline research opportunities from stimulus money


eResearch Proposal Management Update
System opened for campus-wide use March 30


Caution: Grants.gov processing can be slow


Research Cyberinfrastructure Town Hall Meeting:: March 31

OHRP Research Community Forum

Reducing Regulatory Burden: Real Strategies for Real Change

Share ideas on how to change or eliminate Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes while maintaining high standards for protection of human subjects

Read / view the proceedings.


February 2009

Pilot-tester feedback, training options helping ready campus for eResearch Proposal Management


Nominations sought for Research Faculty Awards


January 2009

Washington Update
Research and economic stimulus: new opportunities, new challenges


eResearch Proposal Management Update


Caution: Grants.gov Adobe forms take longer to process


Nominations sought for Research Faculty Awards


December 2008

Pilot users test eResearch Proposal Management


M-Reports offers up-to-date financial information for sponsored projects


Nominations sought for Distinguished Administrators


November 2008

Washington Update
Research policy and the president-elect


eResearch Proposal Management, PRISM transition underway


Revamped RAIN receives rave reviews


IRB "Office Hours on the Road" announced

Staff from the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) for Health & Behavioral Sciences conduct educational programs for the research community, including faculty, staff, and students.

IRB staff periodically visit various units across campus, providing researchers an opportunity to discuss their projects on an individual basis and in an informal setting.

Schedule [pdf]


Nominations sought for Distinguished Administrators



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Research Administrators Network
Next Quarterly Meeting

February 11, 2010
(November CANCELLED)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Michigan League Ballroom
Free, but please register

Other Events

NSF Broader Impacts Workshop
Sponsored by the UM Research Impacts Team, this workshop provided an overview of the National Science Foundation's Broader Impacts merit criteria and provided detailed information on effective strategies and resources for addressing the Broader Impacts components of NSF grant proposals.
 
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