Research Technology Transfer New Faculty Orientation August 12

Research & Technology Transfer New Faculty Orientation August 12, 2013

Welcome to ASU! Researchers at Arkansas State are at the forefront of posing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging questions facing today’s society. From high performance computing platforms to plant-based bioproduction to cultural heritage projects, ASU continues to make the world a better place.

Overview of Research Administration § People § Who does what and where are they? § Systems § What is in place and how does it work? § Developmental Activities at ASU § What is available and how do I utilize it?

Overview of Research Administration

Overview of Research Administration

Office of Research & Tech Transfer (ORTT) § We are the “pre-awards” office for ASU. We assist with the preparation, submission, and tracking of all proposals. We also negotiate all award contracts. • All external funding requests must be submitted through our office. We are the official point of contact for ASU. • It’s never too early to contact our office. Call or email Cheryl, Carla or Rebekah to assist you with your proposal preparation and submission.

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Cheryl Dison, MPA Director of Research Development cgoad@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Carla Borden Research Development Specialist Business, Communication, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nursing & Health cborden@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library Professions, University College

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Rebekah Craig, MPH Research Development Specialist Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Agriculture, Engineering, Sciences & Mathematics rcraig@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Latonya Tidwell Research Program Coordinator ltidwell@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Kimberly Marshall, MPA Director of Research Compliance Institutional Review Board (IRB) Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Radiation & Laser Safety Committee (RSC) Laboratory Safety Training Export Control kmarshall@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library

Office of Research & Tech Transfer Brian Rogers, Esq. Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Manager brogers@astate. edu Location: 6 th Floor Library

ASU Grant Proposal Process 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Departmental/College Pre-approval Contact ORTT Prepare the Proposal Route Proposal through the Cayuse Approval Chain Submission Award Notification Hand-off Meeting Award Setup-Sponsored Programs Accounting

ASU Grant Proposal Process We (ORTT) can help : review the solicitation ensure eligibility examine basic requirements, etc. Early communication also helps us: manage work flow properly review the proposal and budget leaves time for questions, errors, etc. Should be done when/immediately after you contact your supervisors!

And the Winner is… YOU! AWARD RECEIVED

Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA) Nikki Turner, Director (anturner@astate. edu, x 2788) • Jenny Estes (jlestes@astate. edu, x 8289) Sciences & Mathematics • Whitney Lumpkin (wlumpkin@astate. edu, x 4027) ABI, Business, Delta Heritage, Engineering, Finance & Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences, Museum, Nursing & Health Professions, Student Affairs, University College • Jessica Daniels ( jdaniels@astate. edu, x 2448) Academic Affairs, Agriculture, VP Research, Communications, Education, Fine Arts • Chelsea Gambill, Account Technician (cgambill@astate. edu, x 2400)

Desperately Seeking… § Professional Development § Student Opportunities § Internal Funding

Research Development Programs • Professional Development Workshops at ASU • Institute for Research Development • MEASURE Magazine • Create @ STATE • Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Match & Internal Awards • Undergraduate Student Travel Awards • Graduate Student Travel Awards (Graduate School) http: //www. astate. edu/info/research/index. dot

Internal Funding Opportunities • Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC) • Shared Governance Committee – one faculty rep from each academic college • Advisory for four faculty opportunities: • • Compensated Leave (October) Faculty Development Endowment Fund (October & February) Faculty Reassignment (February) Faculty Research Fund (February) http: //www. astate. edu/a/ortt/research-development/facultyopportunities/faculty-research-awards-committee/index. dot

Compensated Leave § Compensated leave may be granted for research, writing, other professional creative activities, graduate study leading to advanced degrees, travel for study/research, retraining tenured faculty members who teach in programs being phased out, or further study to upgrade specific program(s). § Six academic years of service must be completed for traditional (research, writing, creative activities) sabbatical eligibility. § Fall Competition § Submit proposals to ORTT

Faculty Development Endowment § Lane: international travel up to $1000 § Deutsch: domestic travel and other activities up to $500 § Contingent upon health of stock market § Applicant has not received an award from the fund for 3 years § Fall and Spring Competition § Submit proposals to ORTT

Faculty Reassigned Time § Semesters of reassigned time provided by Office of Research & Technology Transfer (ORTT) § Spring Competition § Submit proposals to ORTT § Fall, Spring, or full year

Faculty Research Award § § § § $40, 000 provided from E&G Seed money for larger grants Used to expand scholarly activity Only one proposal per PI Encouraged to include students in proposal Consult with your college faculty representative Spring competition for next fiscal year Submit proposals to ORTT

Summary üContact ORTT for: üAll grant proposal submissions üCompliance üIntellectual Property üProposal Development Opportunities üFRAC funding opportunities

Questions? Thank you! Cheryl Dison Director of Research Development Office of Research & Technology Transfer 870 -972 -2447 cgoad@astate. edu