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Research and Economic Development

Research and Economic Development. New Faculty Orientation August 14th, 2012 Jim Rankin. Vision. University research is a broad term that includes research, scholarship, creative activity, and sponsored programs. “Research” applies to all disciplines across the university.

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Research and Economic Development

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  1. Research and Economic Development New Faculty Orientation August 14th, 2012 Jim Rankin

  2. Vision University research is a broad term that includes research, scholarship, creative activity, and sponsored programs. “Research” applies to all disciplines across the university.

  3. Carnegie Classification (2010) • UA moved into the “Research University/ Very High Activity” classification • This is the TOP research category • 108 public and private universities in this category • Based on: • Research Expenditures: S&E / non-S&E • Post-Docs and non-faculty doctorate research staff • Doctorate grads: Social Sciences, STEM, Other

  4. UA Interdisciplinary Research Strengths Strategic Interdisciplinary Initiatives Enablers Funding/Sponsors • Health • Nanotechnology • Energy & Environment • Food Science and Safety • Supply Chain Management, Transportation &Logistics Federal State(s) Corporations Foundations High Performance Computing Sustainability Entrepreneurship Research Staff Research Centers Library Core Facilities RSSP Honors Programs Graduate Programs Foundation

  5. Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development

  6. A Web Presence The VPRED Website! Check out our Investigator's Toolbox at: vpred.uark.edu/250.php

  7. Research and Sponsored Programs Here to help!

  8. Resources Hanover Grants • UA has contracted with Hanover Grants to provide comprehensive, discipline-based proposal writing, editing and review services for a limited number of grant proposals on a first-come, first-served basis. DC Trips

  9. Research and Sponsored Programs • RSSP Pre-Award Staff provides important services to help principal investigators prepare, review and submit competitive proposals for external funding. • Analyze the solicitation; discuss with the PI; • Review of any contract req’tsand negotiations; • Complete required agency application forms and related administrative forms; • Help prepare or review budgets for accuracy;

  10. RSSP – Pre-Award • Ensure commitment letters have been obtained; • Assemble the proposal and review the text; • Check proposals for compliance with fed, state, UA, and agency guidelines; • Document institutional compliance requirements; • Ensure receipt of completed and signed internal Routing, Disclosure and Cost Share Request forms; • Transmit the proposal package to the agency;

  11. RSSP – Post-Award • Set up award in the BASIS accounting system • Interpret sponsor and university fiscal policies • Review and countersign documents sent to funding agencies • Review requests for budget changes • Liaison with the Office of Research Accounting • Monitor and confirm compliances • Coordinate tuition and fellowship payments

  12. Research Compliance • Assists faculty, staff and students in complying with fed and state regulatory requirements for sponsored and unsponsored research. • Biological Safety • Export Control • Human Subjects (IRB) • Radiation Safety • Responsible Conduct of Research • Toxic Substances • Vertebrate Animals (IACUC)

  13. Economic Development

  14. University Start-Ups • Since 2005, UA has licensed IP to 23 start-ups, nearly all still active in Arkansas • BioDetection Instruments, BiologicsMD, BlueInGreen, Cal-Zark, DermaTex, EPC Compliance, Genefab, Lynguent, NanoMech, Nanowatt Design, NN-Labs, Nutraceutical Innovations, Pacific Vet Group USA, Silicon Solar Solutions, SFC Fluidics, Soy Pectin, TiFiber, VSSB • Other UA-related Start-ups • TTAGG, MyDealCompass, APEI, Ascendant Diagnostics, MerchantView, Boston Mountain Biotech, MyWorkShift, Buck Nekkid BBQ, MediTap, Purigate, ABFit, Ocean NanoTech, WayLink, CardioWise, Taxasta, Acumen Brands, Phigenics, Snapeefy, Space Photonics, LGWI, NextGen Illumination, Rebounces FIRST DRAFT OF PRESENTATION

  15. Start-up Funds • If you were provided start-up funds in your offer letter • Check out Academic Policy Series 1405.16F “Procedure for Processing New Faculty Start-Up Funds” • A link to the policy may be found on the Provost’s website • Submit your proposal and budget to get your first year start-up funds

  16. Arts & Humanities Seed Funding • $20,000 to fund research, scholarly, and/or creative activity in the arts and humanities. • Tenured and Tenure-track faculty from all colleges & schools are eligible • Must Enhance the reputation of the faculty member and the University of Arkansas. • Budget request up to $5,000. • Plan to offer again in Academic Year 2012-13

  17. Questions?

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