Research at UF Sobha Jaishankar Office of Research
Research at UF Sobha Jaishankar Office of Research University of Florida 352 -392 -9271 http: //www. research. ufl. edu/
As a Postdoc DO Ø Build scientific partnerships – explore new ideas Ø WRITE GRANTS! Ø Mentor Students – including undergrads Ø Keep in mind that professional development is important Ø Engage in the activities of the OPA Ø Get involved in campus life – go to football (or other games! Ø Learn to think big picture DON’T Ø Stay in a silo
Key Messages Ø Team work leads to your success Ø Mentor, Departmental staff, Associate Deans for Research, Office of Research Ø Start Early Ø Contact us Early How can the Office of Research assist you?
Office of Research Vice President for Research Program Development Sponsored Programs Contracts and Grants Global Support and Compliance Research Operations and Services http: //research. ufl. edu/researchportal/ UF Innovate
Initiatives to Assist Researchers – Research Portal • http: //research. ufl. edu/researchportal/ – More to come!
Division of Research Program Development Sobha Jaishankar, Ph. D. 352 -392 -4804 sjaishan@ufl. edu http: //www. research. ufl. edu/
Research Program Development ØAssist faculty with finding research funding ØCoordinate Limited Submission Opportunities ØSupport Large Proposal Submissions (>$2. 5 Million ) ØCoordinate Internal Seed Grant Programs ØPromote Industrial Outreach
Finding Funding • What activity needs support? (research, dissertation, organize a conference, travel to conferences, equipment…) • Develop keywords (How) • Search databases (Where) • Sign up for email alerts (When)
Funding Sources Internal Ø Your Department & College Ø University-wide opportunities External Ø Professional Organizations Ø Government Agencies Ø Foundations Ø List of graduate student opportunities: https: //research. ufl. edu/finding-funding/external-fundingopportunity-resources. html
UF Funding Opportunity Manager (Opp. Man) Database http: //my. research. ufl. edu/Program. Development/Funding. Opportunities/Opportunities Manager. aspx Updated daily with opportunities for which UF is eligible ØIncludes funding opportunities from federal, state, and foundation sponsors as well as internal UF opportunities ØFocuses on research funding opportunities for faculty, with some for postdocs and students ØSign up for regular email digest of opportunities published in various categories (e. g. Science & Engineering, Postdoc)
Pivot Ø External funding database Ø Conduct Funding Searches and receive Funding Email Alerts Ø Go to proquest. libguides. com/pivot – there’s lots of good information on this site. Especially check out the information for Searching Pivot Funding and about Profiles
Pivot @ UF To register with Pivot, go to http: //pivot. cos. com/ and click on “sign up” (top right) Ø Create your Profile Ø Funding alerts - Passive: Based on Keywords in your Pivot Profile; or Active: You conduct an Advanced Search, save the Search and have Pivot email you funding alerts when new opportunities match your query Ø Users can search Pivot Funding and Profiles without being logged in to their account, but to save, track, monitor, and share funding opportunities and funding searches, you must Log in
Pivot SAVE to get weekly email alerts Use these categories & characteristics to filter results
Pivot If you see this tag, STOP, do NOT start applying yet! Contact our office or search http: //research. ufl. edu/funding for internal coordination requirements ALWAYS trust the sponsor’s website over Pivot’s information
Pivot Training Ø Training Videos on You. Tube: https: //www. youtube. com/user/Pro. Quest. Pivot/playlists
Keys to Finding Funding Ø Think outside the box on your keywords – it’s unlikely that a funder is looking for your exact project, but they might be looking for projects related to the overall topic Ø Look at what sponsors are actually funding to see if yours is a good match Ø Review sponsors’ recent grant awards, annual reports, road maps Ø Talk to the agency's program officers Ø Find out about the repetitive funding opportunities to anticipate what is in the pipeline.
Funding Search - Summary Ø Identify potential sponsors Ø Conduct funding searches Ø Subscribe to funding alert email services Ø Once you find a funding opportunity, check the submission deadlines to see if it is doable Ø Check the eligibility requirements Ø Check the average award amount and cost-sharing requirements
Division of Sponsored Programs http: //research. ufl. edu/dsp. html � Are the official signatories for UF � Certifies that research will be conducted in accordance with federal regulations � Provide faculty and PIs with an administrative interface to sponsors who fund their research � Proposals are processed and electronically submitted via the Proposal Processing and Pre-award office � Awards are received and project accounts established � Negotiates all contracts on behalf of the PI � Keeps the research community abreast of new regulations and funding trends
Lots of Rules! OIG NASA HHS CDC USDAFDA DSS DOJ UF FDOH HIPPANRC PIs spend 42% of research time on “administrative duties” (2012 FDP Survey) OHRP NSF OFAC HIPAA OLAW Florida Sunshine Law IRS Cleary Act ADA FERPA OMB OSHA BOG EAR ITARAHCA FOAG DOT DHS
Compliance Areas • Human subjects - IRB • Animals - IACUC • RDNA, BSL 3, SA IBC • Research Misconduct • Export Controls • Conflict of Interest Ø NIH Public Access Policy Ø Fiscal compliance Ø Effort reporting Ø Cost Principles Ø Effort Reporting
Team Effort • Compliant research is team effort – – Everyone has a role and responsibility PI and lab team College administrators University Offices • • OR, C&G, GC, EH&S etc. Purchasing, HR • Get help & engage early
Research Compliance • Goal: facilitate research within the regulations • High priority at UF; taken seriously • Promoted and supported at all levels
Human Subjects - IRB • Research with human subjects − Requires review and approval by IRB prior to initiation of work − work can include surveys or research with blood samples or tissues) − required IRB training • International research issues • s. IRB issues
Animals - IACUC • Research with animals − Requires review and approval by IACUC prior to research work − Required IACUC training • Oversight for care of animals provided by Animal Care Services • UF is AAALAC-accredited
Biological - IBC • Research with r. DNA, synthetic nucleic acids, BSL-3 pathogens and Select Agents requires − Registration, review and approval by IBC prior to research work − Required training • Note: EH&S oversees other work with bio, chem, rad materials
Export Controls • • Export: shipment of items or data to a foreign country – Includes electronic or verbal transmission of controlled information to person in foreign country Deemed export – disclosure of controlled information, technology, software or item to foreign national in U. S. Federal regulations that govern export – ITAR, EAR, OFAC, DOE, NRC Red flags
Conflict of Interest • What is COI? – Person serving 2 masters – Choose between conflicting interests or loyalties • Very specific state and federal research COI requirements • Additional COI requirements for human subject research • Need to report research conflicts – Eliminate or manage appropriately with UF approval
Cost Principles • • One of two biggest financial risks in sponsored projects Costs must be – Allocable – Necessary – Reasonable – Consistently Charged • Not something inherently known – mandatory training RSH 260 • Quick reference guide: http: //www. fa. ufl. edu/wpcontent/uploads/cost/A 21_Quick. Reference. Guide. pdf
Effort Reporting • One of two biggest financial risks in sponsored projects • Largest portion of research expenditures is salary • Commitments made in proposal (budget or narrative) survive the life of the award unless change is explicitly approved • Manage throughout the life using tools like myinvesti. Gator • Certification is mandated by federal government. UF certifies once per term – fall, spring & summer • Faculty Effort Toolkit: http: //www. fa. ufl. edu/departments/costanalysis/effort-certification/faculty-toolkit/
Research Misconduct • Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism in proposing, performing or reviewing research or in reporting research results
Misconduct / Noncompliance • Important to report – Via phone, e-mail, online, in person – Can remain anonymous • Investigations • May be reportable to federal agencies • Note: FL Sunshine Law − Noncompliance can become headline news
Reporting • Can remain anonymous • Research Compliance Office: – – – (352) 392 -9174 compliance@research. ufl. edu Grinter Hall 219 • UF Compliance Hotline (anonymous) – – 1 -877 -556 -5356 Online Reporting Service
What to Remember? • Network, find out who can help you – Use them • Engage Office of Research early – – Reach out Ask questions We have regulatory expertise Can help guide you
Research Portal http: //research. ufl. edu/researchportal/
Questions Ø Sobha Jaishankar – 352 -392 -4804 – sjaishan@ufl. edu – http: //www. research. ufl. edu/ Ø Michael Mahoney – 352 -294 -2744 – mmahoney@ufl. edu – http: //www. research. ufl. edu/
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