CIHR Information Session Highlights & Updates | McMaster University

1. CIHR Information Session Thursday January 16, 2013 12:45-3:30 pm   AGENDA 12:55 Welcome—Introduction – Dr SM Collins, Assoc Dean Research, FHS 1:00 HRS/ROADS: roles —overview of CIHR Advisors - Wendy Hollinshead, Manager HRS 1:10What’s new at CIHR and e-Approval and process for CIHR Operating Grants Competitions – Lisa Hodge, Sr. Advisor, CIHR 1:45 Coffee Break – light snacks and refreshments 1:55 What’s New at CIHR – Lori Burrows, NEW CIHR University Delegate 2:25 Q&A - CIHR Panelists   Open dialogue – past/present grantees &Peer Review Committee Members* Panelists: Peter Rosenbaum, Pediatrics (co-founder, CanChild) Bradley Doble, Stem Cell & Cancer Research Institute Allison Holloway, Obstetrics & Gynecology Suleiman Igdoura, Biology/Pathology & Molecular Med. Zubin Punthakee, Medicine 3:30 Closing Remarks—W. Hollinshead, Manager HRS *Peer Review past and present --CIHR Peer Review Members at the CIHR website http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/40999.html

2. McMaster University CIHR Information Session

3. INTRODUCTION • Lisa Hodge, Sr. Grants Advisor, CIHR • hodgel@mcmaster.ca ext 26367 • Highlights of Materials to be presented: • Zero Tolerance - eligibility • Updates-Admin, Policy, Process • e-Approval-on Research NET • What do you need to do? • -process changes • -non-FHS faculty • What HRS/ROADS needs from applicant

4. Zero Tolerance • Since September 2008, CIHR has implemented a zero tolerance policy regarding application submissions: • Zero Tolerance ---incomplete application can mean anything from not formatted correctly or not included as per the instructions and per CIHR policies • ---eligibility of applicant • ---missing info/sig pages • ---file formatting • ---page limitations

5. Zero Tolerance – what is it? What we know so far: • Incomplete applications can be withdrawn • Eligible institutions—HHSC has no signing authority • Eligible Applicants and CO-PI’s-staff/trainees • Missing signatures—sig’s still required; not sent • -----upload pdf file • Updated Common CV –CCV confirmation # What we don’t know yet? Call Lisa Hodge ext 26367 for clarification

6. CIHR UPDATES- Administrative Changes • ADMIN Changes: 2009 to present • ALL Research NET -application are ALL now submitted online • e-Approval is an online tool used for specific programs (not all) • Signature pages -eliminated signatures for NPI • (electronic signature is your consent) • -no institutional signatures for co-app' s • -signatures pages no longer sent to CIHR • (must be uploaded as pdf to application) • NEW 2011! Online Deadline change • -ALL Research NET submissions DUE online by 8:00 PM EST

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8. CIHR UPDATES-Policy Changes • POLICY Changes: • Equipment-definition; not funded through Operating Grants • http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/39922.html • Acceptable Attachment Format • -dictates format of ALL uploaded pdf documents • http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/29300.html • Research Outputs Policy---eligible budget cost item! • http://www.cihr.gc.ca/e/32005.html • Open access via Pub Med Canada McMaster repository • http://www.cihr.ca/e/40685.html Neera Bhatnagar, Reference Librarian • bhatnag@mcmaster.ca • Grad Pay rates ---no longer max/min amounts for graduate student pay rates

9. Equipment (or Materials and Supplies?) • “Definition of Equipment” • http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/39922.html • Effective August 1, 2009. • "Research Equipment: Any item (or interrelated collection of items comprising a system) of nonexpendable tangible property, having a useful life of more than 1 year and a cost of $2,000 or more, which is used wholly or in part for research.“ • ALL 3 conditions must be met for an item to be considered equipment: • -nonexpendable tangible property; and, • -useful life of more than 1 year; and, • -a cost of $2,000 or more. • To be considered Materials or Supplies an item must meet only 1 of the following: • -expendable tangible property; or, • -useful life of 1 year or less; or, • -a cost of less than $2,000. • For example, a laptop computer that costs less than $2,000 would be considered as materials or supplies even though it is a nonexpendable tangible item with a useful life of more than one year.

10. OPEN ACCESS POLICY-Research Outputs—NEW! CIHR Open Access Policy –formerly Policy on Research Outputs • NEW!requirements for recipients of grants starting January 2013: • -CIHR-funded researchers will be required to make their peer-reviewed publications freely accessible within 12 months of publication– at the latest. • -Researchers can comply with the green open access policy by depositing the articles in an archive, such as PubMed Central Canada or an institutional repository, and/or by publishing results in an open access journal. • -Compliance with the policy will continue to be monitored through end of grant reporting. • The revised Open Access Policy is available online: http://www.cihr.gc.ca/e/32005.html • Link to PubMed Central http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ • Neera Bhatnagar, Reference Librarian, bhatnag@mcmaster.ca ext 23775

11. CIHR UPDATES-Process Changes • PROCESS Changes: • RCT included in Operating grants competition • -same deadlines but differences in format (headings) • e-Approval— online tool used for Operating Grants and only a few other programs (will be apparent once you start an application and choose your institution paid) • NEW 2011! Online Deadline change • -ALL Research NET submissions DUE online by 8:00 PM EST

12. RCT included in Operating grants Since Fall 2009 Open Operating grants have included RCT applicants http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/41134.html -if the budget requested is ≥ $250,000 in any project year researchers must apply to the RCT peer review committee (no choice); -if the budget requested is <$250,000 in every project year researchers may apply to the most relevant content peer review committee OR to the RCT peer review committee (choice) some specific “Heading” requirements for application to RCT committee

13. e-Approval and Research NET ALL institutions are on e-Approval since Fall 2009 Operating grants competition • What it is • How it works • Who you are “submitting to” • Changes to signature process via HRS • How it affects non-FHS faculty

15. Step-by Step e-Approval: Registration to Application stage Registration on Research NET: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/39633.html • Registration is mandatory if you are planning on submitting a full Application • -Registration requires a CIHR PIN; new applicants must request a PIN • -Registration signals the work flow process between institution and CIHR • All information provided to CIHR at registration can be revised in the full application Except: • Name of Nominated Principal Applicant • Project Title • Chosen Peer Review Committee*** ***it is crucial to choose correctly; review the committee descriptions for assistance or contact the committee Scientific Officer for direction http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/4657.html

16. Registration on Research NET starts the e-Approval process Yellow highlighting indicates where action or attention is required

17. CHOOSE YOUR INSTITUTION PAID on Research NET If you DO NOT choose your institution paid, you will not be notified of yellow highlighted institutional deadlines.

18. NEW! CIHR FINAL Deadline time change Effective January 2011 for ALL Research NET submissions • 16:00 (8:00 PM) EST is the NEW GLOBAL CIHR submission deadline • Midnight is NO LONGER the FINAL deadline for CIHR online submissions • If you miss the CIHR 8:00 PM EST deadline, your application WILL NOT be submitted to the CIHR competition

19. Get started on Peer Review! Mandatory Peer Review (FHS only)*: • Peer Review Feedback Form (PRF) • Department Peer Review Facilitator arranges Peer Review • sign off required, by internal deadline, priorto HRS review • institutional signature not possible without it PRF and Health Research Services (HRS) **receipt of PRF from researcher signals HRS online review of Application: -email, delivered, or faxed signed (by facilitator and reviewer) PRF *Non-FHS are exempt but may arrange peer review through ROADS office -contact Bart Hettinga, Sr. Advisor, hettingabp@mcmaster.ca or ext. 24519 **review begins when signed PRF and signed HRS Checklist are received AND applicant CONCURRENTLY hits “SUBMIT” on ResearchNET

20. Peer Review Facilitator Contacts For Faculty of Health Sciences Applicants ONLY

21. Non-FHS Faculty requirements • For non-FHSapplicants, please submit: • a draft of entire application-including budget and budget justification • a ROADS GAAP or MILO Checklist signed by Department Chair and Faculty Dean • the signature page from the Research NET application to: • TO: Bart Hettinga, Senior Advisor, CIHR, ROADS), hettinbp@mcmaster.ca or ext. 24519 • by February 20, 2013. • Please contact Bart if you have any questions or concerns regarding the institutional signature process. • NOTE: ALL Faculty must hit “SUBMIT” online for the INTERNAL deadline of February 20, 2013 4:00 PM EST set on Research NET • --Internal review cannot proceed without paperwork received and signature pages cannot be returned prior to meeting the internal deadline submission requirement-- • Please contact Lisa Hodge in HRS if you have any questions or concerns regarding program eligibility or application requirements.

22. INTERNAL Review Deadline is set on Research NET by HRS HRS Internal Review Deadline: Feb 20th 4:00 pm • Represents the date and time ALL applicants must submit materials online via Research NET; both FHS and non-FHS • Hit ‘SUBMIT’ on Research NET to submit to the institution (HRS) for INTERNAL review AND hand in/deliver/email/fax required paperwork • Set by HRS (Health Research Services-formerly CSD) • FINAL deadline is set after applicant hits “SUBMIT” for INTERNAL deadline; application is returned online to Research NET after internal review is completed • Allows enough time to revise and “tweak” before FINAL submission deadline • Note:Review on Research NET does not allow for HRS comments or corrections to be made to the application online via Research NET; separate e-mail with comments/suggestions will be sent to the applicant

23. Checklist Tool for grant review • Available on HRS Website http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/healthresearch/documents/ChecklistToolforCIHROperatingGrantReview.pdf • Yellow highlighted items indicate items that are common issues and can be related to Zero Tolerance • Green highlights are areas that are frequently overlooked and can be an opportunity to increase fundability of submission • Direct source from CIHR instruction set for Operating grants • Review your submission using the Checklist Tool prior to submitting for INTERNAL review

24. Internal Review: Common Issue (to Avoid) • Format • Budget • Eligibility • Signature pages • Missing the INTERNAL review deadline

25. Summary of Process Changes Planning is required -Research NET Registration stage starts the process -Peer Review must be complete prior to HRS review (FHS only) -signed PRF delivered to HRS will solicit review process -ALL applicants are subject to INTERNAL review Review is online via Research NET -HRS can review at Application stage (viewing only) -online review; but cannot alter your application -submissions via Research NET are to McMaster (HRS/ROADS) -submission via Research NET is confirmed by e-mail -new deadlines are set/re-set by HRS with e-Approval finalized by HRS via Research NET online tool Please keep in mind that is a relatively new process; process may alter slightly

26. REQUIRED PAPERWORK:What HRS needs from ALL applicants by the INTERNAL DEADLINE • Hit “SUBMIT” on Research NET to submit your online application for INTERNAL review (not the same as Peer Review) • AND • Paperwork required for HRS/ROADS institutional sign off: • Signed INTERNAL signature form or Faculty Checklist (HRS/ROADS)- http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/healthresearch/administration_forms.htmlhttp://roads.mcmaster.ca/forms(different depending on faculty) • signed PRF Form (FHS Faculty only)* • Signature page 1 – Routing Slip • Signature page – TO BE SIGNED BY INSTITUTION (leave blank) • Biohazard or any other ethics clearances ready at time of application • Once all of these materials are received, e-Approval is possible * PRF Form is not required for non-FHS faculty

27. WHAT Paperwork HRS Needs from FHS Applicants by the INTERNAL deadline Faculty Signature Form for non-FHS may vary; GAAP Form required

28. REQUIRED PAPERWORK:What ROADS needs from non-FHS applicants by the INTERNAL DEADLINE • Hit “SUBMIT” on Research NET to submit your online application for INTERNAL review • AND • Paperwork required for ROADS institutional sign off: • Signed application approval page • Signed signature Form • MILO Checklist - Faculties of Engineering & Science • http://ip.mcmaster.ca/forms/checklist-eng • GAAP Form – Faculties of Business, Humanities and Social Science • http://www.mcmaster.ca/ors/sources/Sources_ROADSGAAPJan2011.doc • Signature page 1 – Routing Slip • Signature page – TO BE SIGNED BY INSTITUTION (leave blank) • Biohazard or any other ethics clearances ready at time of application

29. Helpful CIHR Links Visit us often at www.cihr.ca Current funding opportunities http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/search.do?fodAgency=CIHR&fodLanguage=E&all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps Grants and Awards Guide http://www.irsc.gc.ca/e/805.html For further assistance contact Lisa Hodge hodgel@mcmaster.ca at ext. 26367 These materials are available at http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/healthresearch/research_fundingsource_cihr.html