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Optimizing Communications for the Research Community
Manage the Communications You Receive
As recipients of numerous emails we know what it’s like to be inundated with information. As senders of emails we need to be sensible and succinct about what we communicate.
Our new communications efforts seek to help with that. The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and Finance - Sponsored Programs are committed to providing the right information to the right audience at the right time and in an effective manner. Using our new email service provider (MailChimp) we now have the functionality to allow you to choose what interests you. To simplify the transition, we have automatically updated our new lists with your current M-Community information. No effort is needed on your part unless you would like to further specify your preferences.
Submit Your Story Ideas
If you have content ideas for future editions please submit your ideas for The RAP. We welcome your input and look forward to hearing from you!
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This month we focus on Susan Johnson one of 2014's Distinguished Research Administrators.
Susan Johnson, Research Program Officer at the College of Pharmacy (CoP), has been selected as one of the recipients of the U-M Distinguished Research Administrator award.
While at the CoP, Susan has overseen a dramatic increase in grant submissions.
Pharmacy faculty members remark that Susan has an "astonishing ability to help make grant applications better" and "exceptional skill at hunting down funding opportunities," as well as "professionalism, attention to details, knowledge of all possible drawbacks, enthusiasm, and interest."
Susan shared that "research administration is an important element in making great science possible, and I’m honored to be recognized for my part in what is truly a team effort."
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This incredible honor is in light of other key CoP accomplishments this year that include:
Read more about the success of Susan Johnson and the College of Pharmacy:
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Krista Campeau
Krista Campeau recently assumed the duties of Export Controls Officer. She brings 12 years experience and demonstrated leadership at ORSP to this role having worked for 10 years on the industry team negotiating contracts and then managing the nonprofit team. She is currently working on an Export Compliance Professional Accreditation for EAR and ITAR. After earning her J.D. from University of Detroit Mercy, Krista spent several years in a private law practice.
Krista enjoys spending time with her children and traveling to U.S. National parks -- in fact she and her family will visit Yosemite National Park in Northern California this July. Krista also enjoys trail running, Bikram yoga and is currently training for a half marathon.
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Marie Turner
If you've worked on a nonprofit sponsored project you have probably spoken with with Marie Turner. Marie, an administrative assistant at ORSP, is retiring from U-M on June 30th after 24 years. Marie expressed her gratitude and acknowledged the support and kindness of her co-workers, marveling at how good relationships can enrich our day-to-day working lives.
A unique situation for Marie is that her two daughters also work in research administration at U-M. She has enjoyed that she and Jana Deatrick (Institute for Social Research) and Corey Turner (School of Information) share an understanding of the fascinating and complex work we do. Additionally, Marie's son (Ben Turner) graduated from U-M. "It was always with pride that I could say 'University of Michigan' when people asked me where I work. Working for U-M has improved my life and the lives of our family. I have met people from around the country and the world. They have shared their experiences and cultures with me. Who could ask for more?" Indeed! Please join us in wishing Marie the very best in her new chapter.
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New On-Campus IDC Rates
The indirect cost rate* for projects that are on-campus for "other sponsored activities" will be reduced from 30 to 29 percent as of July 1, 2014. See the current F&A rate agreement.
All projects affected will be reduced in the system, automatically changing to the new lower rate. No action is required by the department; however if you do have local files or spreadsheets using the old rate you may want to make adjustments for your own tracking and record keeping.
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*Indirect cost rates are also referred to as IDC rates, F&A rates, or Facilities & Administrative Costs.
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M-Inform change for July 1
Attention M-Inform Department Administrators:
Starting July 1, 2014, M-Inform will use the discloser’s primary appointing department (instead of the administrative department) to automatically assign their Unit Reviewer. The Reviewer checks outside interest disclosures for conflicts of interest and commitment per unit guidelines. This change assigns reviewers who are closer in the unit’s supervisory structure to the disclosers. We hope that this change improves the efficiency of our COI procedures.
As an M-Inform Department Administrator, you maintain who has the Reviewer role for the departments in your unit.
Be prepared for July! Verify that all departments in your unit have a Reviewer(s) assigned and update the assignment, if necessary. See the Manage Departments, Disclosers, and Roles in M-Inform procedure for instructions.
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Events & Professional Development
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When: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
What: The Neurological Emergencies Treatment Trials (NETT) network is hosting a one-day conference titled "LISTEN: Learning about Investigator-StakeholderTeam Engagement in Neurological Clinical Trials--A Conference on Patient Engagement in Clinical Trial Design for Neurologic Disorders." The conference is taking place at Rackham Assembly Hall on Tuesday, July 22, 2014
http://www.nett.umich.edu/nett/LISTEN
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Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Medical Research Award Internal
Limit: 2
Research areas: Leukemia, lymphoma, and related cancers of the blood. Includes conventional scientific research, and projects that combine integrative therapies or botanical agents.
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$225,000
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Medical
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U-M Internal:
July 1, 2014
Sponsor:
August 15, 2014
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The following are select funding opportunities that may be of interest to the research community. Searchable third party databases (like SPIN and Pivot/COS) mine funding opportunities and are excellent resources to aid in finding funding.
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Opportunity Name, External Link and
Research Areas
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The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2014 Sloan Research Fellowship Program. For further information contact: Maureen Martin, Executive Director, Foundation Relations, martinms@umich.edu
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USD $50,000 over two years |
Deadline:
09/15/2014 |
The U-M Center for the Discovery of New Medicines (CDNM) announces the availability of pilot funds up to $50,000 for projects focused on drug discovery.
Research Areas: Discovery and development of innovative new medicines for the treatment of human diseases. |
Up to $50,000 |
Deadline:
07/1/2014 |
PCORI Large Pragmatic Studies to Evaluate Patient-Centered Outcomes - Fall 2014 Cycle
Research Areas: Health Services Delivery, Clinical Trial, Health Care, Social Medicine, Minority Health Services |
Up to $90,000,000
available |
LOI:
06/27/2014
Sponsor Deadline:
11/04/2014
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NCIIA's E-Team Program for Student Ventures
Research Areas: Business, Management and Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Technology Transfer |
Up to $75,000 |
Sponsor Deadline:
10/04/2014 |
Guggenheim Foundation, New Investigator Awards
Research Areas: New Faculty, New Investigator, Ph.D/M.D./Other Professional. Natural and Social Sciences and Humanities. Violence, Drugs or Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family |
$15,000 to $80,000 |
Sponsor Deadline:
08/01/2014 |
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Research Areas: Cell Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Diabetes, Immunology, Biochemistry |
$1,500,000 |
Sponsor Deadline:
08/01/2014 |
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