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New Faculty Orientation. Overview of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) and Resources for Research August 18, 2014. Robert Fyffe, PhD Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Phone: 775-3336 Email: robert.fyffe@wright.edu. Deborah Lundin, Ed.D .
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New Faculty Orientation Overview of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) and Resources for Research August 18, 2014 Robert Fyffe, PhD Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Phone: 775-3336 Email: robert.fyffe@wright.edu Deborah Lundin, Ed.D. Associate Director, PreAward Phone: 775-2423 Email: deborah.lundin@wright.edu
0 New Faculty Orientation Welcome toWright State University Robert Fyffe, PhD Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Research at WSU • Research Administration – RSP • Capacity - infrastructure, centers, programs, investigators and students • Wright State Research Institute – WSRI • Clinical Trials & Research Alliance – CTRA • Translation and Commercialization • Collaboration and Partnerships
Research Administration RSP – Support of Faculty, Students and Staff: Pre and Post Award activity and compliance. Grant preparation and submission, budgets, contract negotiation, compliance, reporting, etc… FY 2014: 775 Proposals Submitted 481 Awards Received $40,686,414 total awards for basic and applied research
Research and Scholarly Activity • Cross-disciplinary • Institutes and Centers – critical mass of faculty, students and funding • Infrastructure • Partnerships • Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Key Partnerships include: Healthcare industry, AFRL, local companies, and other institutions
Research and Scholarly Activity: Science and Technology Transformative research – basic, translational and applied: regional, national and global impact.
Core Research Capabilities and Resources: Science and Technology • High Performance Computer Clusters • Genomics • Proteomics • Functional Neuro-imaging (e.g. MRI) • Advanced microscopy and imaging • Analyst Test Bed • Modeling and Simulation • Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Training Environment • Human Performance/Human Factors • Cognitive Assessment/Enhancement Strategies • Neuroscience and Neurology • Remotely Piloted Vehicles • Additive Manufacturing • Terahertz Sensing • Clinical Trials and Research Alliance • National Center for Medical Readiness/Calamityville
Research and Scholarly Activity Survey Research & Data Analytics Strategic Planning & Focus Groups Economic Impact & Geo-spatial Analyses
Compliance • Compliance • Institutional Review Board (IRB) • LACUC - (AAALAC Accreditation) • Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) • Radiation Safety Committee • Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) • Export Control • Compliance Office – Julie Carstens, Director • Facility Security
Technology Transfer • To protect an invention (come talk with the Technology Transfer Office staff BEFORE making any public disclosure – recent changes in Patent Law limit our ability to protect inventions after any public disclosure) • Toshare confidential information under Non-Disclosure Agreements • To transfer material to/from another research institution • To negotiate intellectual property related agreements • To identify commercialization partners • Consistent with Ohio Revised Code and applicable sponsored research agreements.
Technology Transfer and Commercialization Technology Roundtable Panel of regional/state leaders from industry and economic development. Involvement of our business school and students (especially finance and marketing). Focus: • Research/Technology Background • Research Differentiators • Potential Commercial Applications • Target Market (Needs) • Key Competitors • Revenue Strategy • Product Development Timeline • Market Entry Plan
Get Involved! Graduate Education - Graduate School • Focused Doctoral (5 PhD, plus MD, PsyD, DNP and EdD) and Masters (>50) programs that build from our research strengths • Regional collaborations and dual degree programs Seminars, Workshops, Research Council, Graduate Council, Regulatory/Compliance Committees Grant Writing Workshops/Consultants Take advantage of all WSU resources!...........
New Faculty Orientation Overview of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) Deborah Lundin, Ed.D. Associate Director, PreAward Phone: 775-2423 Email: deborah.lundin@wright.edu
External Opportunities –Funding Database SPIN (Sponsored Projects Information Network) via the RSP Gateway: located at https://rspgateway.wright.edu • Includes federal, international, corporate, professional association, and foundation sponsors • Automated email alert system • Google-style intuitive search model • Contact Deborah Lundin at ext. 2423
PreAward Pre-submission Support Available • Guidance for sources of funding • Coordination of/liaison with various institutional support committees • Correct interpretation/use of sponsor guidelines • Consultation on budget preparation • Review standard form (administrative) pages for completeness and accuracy • Assure proper research committee authorizations • Secure proper university authorizations • Internal routing through University • Check for completeness and monitor assembly of proposals • Copy and arrange for mailing of proposals • Assist with electronic submissions
Proposal Submission Timeline Five (5) business days prior to submission deadline RSP must receive: • The final budget (both requested and cost share), budget justification, and abstract Two (2) business days prior to the submission deadline: • The complete proposal ready for submission is due at RSP These guidelines will allow for the internal routing procedure to take place; provide for a proper review of the proposal before submission; and allow time for any necessary changes that may need to take place prior to submission or corrections after submission required by an electronic submission system.
Compliance Coordination • Human Subjects Institutional Review Board • Laboratory Animal Care & Use Committee (LACUC) • Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) • Conflict of Interest • Responsible Conduct of Research • Security Clearances & Classifications • Radiation Safety Committee • Chemical Health and Safety Activities
Post Award Administration • Assigns a WSU Banner fund number for project • Assists the PI in the orderly administration of the project • Notifies PI of due dates for technical reports required by sponsor • Acts as liaison between sponsor and PI regarding award modifications • Prepares and submits fiscal reports
Internal Funding Opportunities Wright State University’s Research Council offers its own small grants program for new faculty to support research projects and scholarly activities. • Research Initiation Grants • Professional Development Grants Go to www.wright.edu/rsp and click on “Internal Funding”
Internal Grants Research Initiation Grants • Purpose: To provide seed funding for new research efforts to attract external funding • Eligibility: Fully-affiliated faculty (other than Boonshoft School of Medicine) • Maximum award: $20,000 • Annual Spring semester competition FY14: 28 submissions, 4 awards for $59,100
Internal Grants Professional Development Grants • Purpose: To provide seed funding for more general, diverse scholarly activities • Eligibility: Fully-affiliated faculty (other than Boonshoft School of Medicine) • Maximum award: $3,000 • Annual Spring semester competition FY14: 18 submissions, 9 awards for $17,300
Save the Dates! Research and Sponsored Programs New Faculty Orientation: • Friday, October 17 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. SPIN Workshop (LX012): • Thursday, October 23 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 20 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Proposal Development and the RSP Gateway (SU E156A): • Monday, October 6 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. • Tuesday, November 4 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Contact Us! Research and Sponsored Programs 201J University Hall Ext. 2425 www.wright.edu/rsp We look forward to helping you with your proposal submissions in the future!