6/10/2014 SERIES 4, SESSION 5 OF AAPLS APPLICANTS & ADMINISTRATORS PREAWARD LUNCHEON SERIES In-House Research Resources
Jan 16, 2016
6/10/2014
SERIES 4, SESSION 5 OF AAPLS
APPLICANTS & ADMINISTRATORS PREAWARD LUNCHEON SERIES
In-House Research Resources
In-House Resources
Discussing several types of resources to aid in finding, and retaining research dollars
These resources are offered by or managed by the OVPR or Provosts office
Resources include: Seed Grant Funding Lewis-Burke Associates Responsible Conduct of Research Courses
Seed Grant Funding
Why Seed Grant Funding Matters
Designed to get promising ideas off the ground
Help researchers build preliminary data and lead to future extramural research funding
Seed Grants also help to facilitate new collaborations and multidisciplinary research
This is especially important as extramural funding availability has declined
Internal Opportunities
Tufts Collaborates!Tufts Innovates!CTSI Pilot FundingFaculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC) – A&S and Engineering Only
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Trust – TUSM Only
Tufts Collaborates!
Designed to support preliminary phases of interdisciplinary cutting-edge work
Past winners based on all three Tufts CampusesProposal evaluations for 4th funding cycle
completed, annual competition usually announced in January
Funding amounts from $500 to $50,000 Program contact: Dr. Kirby Johnson,
[email protected]://provost.tufts.edu/teaching-research/seed-
grants-for-teaching-and-research/tufts-collaborates/
Tufts Innovates!
2014 competition recently closed, held annually and usually announced in January
Funding amounts from $500 to $50,000 Designed to fund imaginative ideas to enhance learning
and teaching, including interdisciplinary approaches that integrate research
Proposals must demonstrate innovative and creative ideas for enhancing student learning at Tufts
Proposals that incorporate educational technology are highly encouraged
Program contact: Jennifer Noyes, [email protected]://provost.tufts.edu/teaching-research/seed-grants-for-
teaching-and-research/tufts-innovates/
Others
Tufts CTSI Pilot Studies Program Funds new collaborations of multidisciplinary teams/growth of
ideas http://www.tuftsctsi.org/Funding-Opportunities/Tufts-CTSI-
Pilot-Studies-Program.aspx?c=130422231602303887
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Trust Funds work that will lead to an NIH proposal with dual PIs. Funding between $15,000 and $20,000 with no salary Open to TUSM, projects must include 1 or more Sackler faculty Proposal Contact: [email protected]
Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC) A&S and Engineering only. $5,000 or less. http://ase.tufts.edu/frac
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Why RCR Training Matters
Funding agencies such as NSF and NIH require training in RCR for some members of a research team For NIH, RCR training is required for all NIH-funded
trainees (F, T, and D awards), those with career development awards (K awards), and those with dissertation grants
For NIH, policy also applies to “any other NIH-funded programs supporting research training, career development, or research education” if RCR-training requirement is specified in RFA
For NSF, RCR training is required for NSF-funded undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers
Online Training
Online training may meet NSF requirementsDoes not meet NIH requirements, which
specifically state that online training alone is not sufficient
Once training is completed, each individual must keep a copy of his/her certificate of completion
Principal Investigators are required to retain a copy of education certificates for all research team members; these documents are subject to audit
In-Person Training
The RCR course offered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) meets the requirements of both NSF and NIH RCR training
The course is open to anyone who needs the certification for their NIH or NSF grant funding
Preference will be given to those who need the course for funding requirements, but the course is open to the general research community as space allows
In-Person Training, continued
OVPR-Organized Training is typically offered on both the Medford and Boston campuses in the spring and fall
The course involves six two hour sessions led by Tufts Faculty and Staff, touching on all required topics.
Contact [email protected] for enrollment information
Lewis-Burke Associates
What is Lewis-Burke?
Lewis-Burke Associates is a full service government relations firm, specializing in institutions of higher education and other research and education organizations
Tufts University has contracted with Lewis-Burke to assist with optimizing federal research funding opportunities
Lewis-Burke can provide on-the-ground updates from Washington about funding agency priorities
How to Work with Lewis-Burke
Lewis-Burke works with deans, faculty members and staff to:
Identify and interact with potential funding agencies
Prepare for shifts in federal funding programsOrganize visits to Washington, D.C. to bring
Tufts’ research to the attention of federal policy makers
Respond to requests for informational documents on federal research and education funding agencies and related areas
Lewis-Burke Updates
Weekly: Tufts Washington Update Federal Budget Analysis Research Funding Policy Updates
Monthly Health Policy Newsletter Earth and Environmental Sciences Federal Updat
Quarterly Security Policy NewsletterFor an example of each of these updates, or to be
put on the Lewis-Burke e-list for a particular update, contact Barbara Booras at [email protected]
How to Get in Touch
The Lewis-Burke firm has a team of associates with areas of expertise who specialize in certain agencies. To view a list of Lewis-Burke staff available to work with Tufts visit http://viceprovost.tufts.edu/news-events/news/lewis-burke-associates/
Lewis-Burke makes visits to the Tufts campus and meets with interested deans, faculty and staff.
To be put in touch with Lewis-Burke or to make an on campus appointment, please contact Barbara Booras at [email protected]
Questions?