On October 29, 2020, the NIH released a policy for Data Management and Sharing. This policy will become effective on January 25, 2023. To assist you in developing future NIH grant proposals, the Office of Research has provided guidance to meet the requirements for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan in the SMU Research…Continue Reading Changes to NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan requirements
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Update
On April 4, 2022, UEI will replace the DUNS number as the primary means of entity identification for Federal awards government-wide. The UEI is generated as part of SAM.gov registration and current SAM.gov registrants have already been assigned their UEI and can view it in SAM.gov and grants.gov. Additional information is available on the GSA…Continue Reading Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Update
OHRP – Free introductory webinar
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) is offering a free introductory 3-part webinar series on the basics of the Common Rule. These webinars will include a short live Q&A session. This is a great opportunity to learn directly from the regulatory agency! Click the links below to learn more and register for each separate…Continue Reading OHRP – Free introductory webinar
Elimination of Yearly Progress Report requirement for approved IACUC protocols
Recent changes to the Animal Welfare Act have eliminated the requirement for Yearly Progress Reports for IACUC-approved animal use protocols. These protocols will be approved for a three-year period, after which a de novo application will be required in order to continue the research. Researchers must continue to communicate with the IACUC regarding any concerns…Continue Reading Elimination of Yearly Progress Report requirement for approved IACUC protocols
Inventor Responsibility
Under the SMU Intellectual policy 10.16, “It is the responsibility of the inventor to notify the Associate Provost for Research or his or her designee in writing, including a disclosure of any discovery or invention involving probable patentable features resulting from research or invention under the inventor’s direction.” If you have a question about whether…Continue Reading Inventor Responsibility
Change in IRB Training Requirements
While the IRB is optimistic about the recent reduction in COVID-19 cases, requests to begin or resume in-person research interactions with human subjects must still be reviewed by the IRB on a case-by-case basis. However, the IRB recently eliminated the requirement to complete two COVID-19 training courses (COVID-19: Back to Campus and Remote Contact Tracing)…Continue Reading Change in IRB Training Requirements
Unique Entity Identifier Transition beginning April 4, 2022
By April of 2022, the federal government will stop using the DUNS number to uniquely identify entities. At that point, entities doing business with the federal government will use a Unique Entity Identifier (SAM) created in SAM.gov. They will no longer have to go to a third-party website to obtain their identifier. This transition allows…Continue Reading Unique Entity Identifier Transition beginning April 4, 2022
Slick new FCOI process
The newly-implemented Axiom Mentor system automates the initial and yearly disclosure process and simplifies the system, doing away with clunky PDF forms and duplication of disclosures. Read more in the Research Handbook, and be on the lookout for more details via email!…Continue Reading Slick new FCOI process
Calling all inventors!
To not lose the right to protect your idea, it is recommended that you submit your invention disclosure as soon as you determine the invention may be patentable or have commercial potential. Submit online @ Wellspring Sophia – https://smu.wellspringsoftware.net/kms/….Continue Reading Calling all inventors!
Submitting an NSF proposal?
NSF’s new PAPPG – NSF 22-1 – is effective for all proposals submitted after October 4th. NSF has also updated their Biosketch and Current and Pending templates for use for proposals submitted or due on or after October 4th….Continue Reading Submitting an NSF proposal?