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,

collaborates@tufts.eduhttp://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, innovates@tufts.eduhttp://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: mary.broderick@tufts.edu

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 RCR@tufts.edu 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 Barbara.Booras@tufts.edu

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 Barbara.Booras@tufts.edu

Questions?