Research Administrators Forum

November 18, 2008

NCURA National Meeting 2008 Hot Topics in Research Compliance

Preparing for a Federal Audit

NSF and NIH Update

Current Trends in Research Administration

Upcoming Events

Impressions from other NCURA participants

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Marti’s Update See handouts

Betty’s NSF Update

See handouts

Summary of NIH Updates

Summary of NIH Updates

New NIH Policy on Resubmissions Beginning with original new applications and competing

renewals submitted for Jan 25, 2009 deadline, NIH will accept only a single amendment to the original application

Applications submitted prior to Jan 25, 2009 will operate under the current policy of allowing 2 amendments

Applies to all applications NIH Guide announcement:

http:/grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-003.html

Enhancing Peer Review Streamlined applications (formerly known

as “triaged” applications) will be scored Part of goal to improve the transparency of

the scoring process To allow PI to better assess whether or not an

amended application will be submitted

http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/

Focus on New and Early Stage Investigators Definitions

New Investigator:In general, a Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) is considered a New Investigator if he/she has not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a significant NIH independent research award.  For example, a PD/PI who has previously received a competing NIH R01 research grant is no longer considered a New Investigator.  A complete definition of a New Investigator along with a list of NIH grants that do not disqualify a PD/PI from being considered a New Investigator can be found at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/resources.htm. 

Early Stage Investigator (ESI):An individual who is classified as a New or First-Time Investigator and is within 10 years of completing his/her terminal research degree or is within 10 years of completing medical residency (or the equivalent) is considered an Early Stage Investigator (ESI).  More information on ESIs is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-121.html.

Policy For FY 2009, NIH expects to support New Investigators at success rates

equivalent to that of established investigators submitting new applications. 

The majority of New Investigators supported in FY 2009 are expected to be Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). 

Applications from New Investigators will be clustered during initial peer

review to the extent possible.  Scientific Review Officers will consider the need to cluster applications from New Investigator depending on reviewer availability. 

The NIH strongly encourages New Investigators, particularly ESIs, to apply for R01 grants when seeking first-time NIH funding. 

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-013.html

Salary Cap Until current FY appropriation is final,

there will be no change to the salary cap

$10 glass of wine OR $10,030 glass of wine

Audit finding $10 glass of wine charged to grant

Fines 3 X Amount charged

3 X $10 = $30 Plus and additional $10,000 PER

OCCURRENCE Fine for unallowable this example $10,030

Where to go if you have questions

http://www.nyu.edu/financial.services/cdv/policies

Scroll down until you see:

Federal Allowable and Unallowable Costs

Segregation of Federal Allowable and Unallowable Costs

Compliance Programs Training

Increased Knowledge = Reduced Risk Opportunities to share knowledge SPA II – September 09 @ NYU

Compliance Programs Policies and Procedures

Strategic Decisions Mission and Strategic Plan Unambiguous Direction

Other Conference Highlights Conference dynamics Communication or the lack there of   Networking