Friday, September 20, 2024
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) comprehensively reviews Uniform Guidance (UG) every five years. Below are some significant changes to UG effective October 1, 2024, resulting from the most recent review.
• An increase in the single audit threshold from $750K to $1M.
• Clarified terminology, using plain language, and wording changes to address inconsistencies.
• An increase in the de minimis indirect cost rate for entities that do not have a negotiated rate from 10% to 15%.
• The removal of many prior written approval requirements for new awards or awards with updated terms and conditions.
• An increase in the base amount used to calculate indirect costs from the first $25,000 to the first $50,000 on each subaward for recipients who have a negotiated rate agreement using Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC).
• Increase the dollar threshold for equipment from $5,000 to $10,000.
What do the last two changes mean for your proposed and awarded budgets?
Even though the language in UG will change soon, the guidance we currently have indicates that the MTDC changes to subawards and the change to the definition of equipment will not go into effect for Emory until our Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) reflects the changes. The current NICRA for University Rates, the Emory Primate Center Rates, and Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials are in place until amended, and our current rate(s) (and exclusions) will remain the same until a new NICRA is in place.
What goes into effect on October 1, 2024?
The de minimis indirect cost rate can increase from 10% to 15% for entities without a negotiated rate.
*Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) is a base to which indirect cost rates are applied. It is defined by the federal government (2 CFR 200.68). It includes direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and up to the first $25,000 (current) or $50,000 (new language) of each sub-award. MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental, and participant support costs.
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BIG CHANGES COMING TO NIH BIOSKETCH REQUIREMENTS
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The NIH recently released a new notice regarding its adoption of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This action is relevant to applications and RPPRs submitted on or after May 25, 2025. Below are some highlights from the notice:
- NIH will require the use of Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) to complete Common Forms
- NIH will require all Senior/Key Personnel to enter their ORCID ID into SciENcv in the Persistent Identifier (PID) section of the Common Forms
- NIH will no longer accept the NIH Biographical Sketch format page
- NIH will no longer accept the NIH Other Support format page
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WEEKLY NIH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & NOTICES
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Are you looking for the latest funding opportunities to support your research? Check out the NIH Weekly Funding Opportunities & Notices for the most current grant announcements, policy updates, and more. Don't miss out on critical information to help advance your research.
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NEW NIH GRANTS & FUNDING WEBSITE
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NIH will unveil an all-new NIH Grants & Funding website on September 24, 2024. Designed with you in mind, the new site will enhance your journey through the NIH grants process with a modernized interface and powerful features to make finding critical information easier than ever.
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NINR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & UPDATES
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This monthly newsletter for NINR applicants and awardees provides information about funding initiatives and other opportunities.
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NIH GRANTS POLICY UPDATES WEBINAR
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As fall approaches, the federal government enters a new fiscal year. With the change of seasons and move to FY2025, the NIH would like to make sure you have the latest information on NIH policies and processes. Join your peers for an informative, virtual event hosted by the NIH Office of Extramural Research, where NIH policy experts share essential updates and address how these changes might impact your institution’s compliance process, policies, and procedures.
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RESOURCES & PROGRAMS FOR NIH GRANT APPLICATIONS
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Check out this New Resource for NIH Grant Applicants to assist with navigating through NIH! Now Available on the ONR SharePoint Webpage (Print & Save)
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Join Us for the ONR Research Development Series: Essential Workshops for Proposal Submission and Research Study Success!
We strongly encourage all faculty, researchers, and staff to attend the ONR Research Development Series. These sessions are designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to enhance your proposal submissions, manage research budgets, and navigate NIH requirements for your research study needs. Whether you are new to research or an experienced investigator, these workshops will offer valuable insights and resources to streamline your processes.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENTS
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The funding opportunities featured here are curated by the Office of Research Development and are updated on a weekly basis. This site is sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research through a university-wide subscription to GrantForward. GrantForward uses specialized technology to constantly update an extensive database of sponsors and funding opportunities, allowing thousands of grant opportunities to be gathered from over 9,000 US sponsors.
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CALLING ALL PIs: REGISTER TO eMPACT
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Purposeful training and ongoing career support are necessary to meet the evolving and expanding roles of clinical research professionals (CRP). To address the training and employment needs of clinical research coordinators (CRCs), one of the largest sectors of the CRP workforce, the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA) designed, developed, and implemented an online career navigation system, eMPACT (eMpowering Purposeful Advancement of Careers and Training).
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EMORY IRB BIOMEDICAL TEMPLATE UPDATES
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Effective October 1, 2024
The Emory Institutional Review Board (IRB) has recently released updates to its Biomedical Protocol Templates to enhance clarity and compliance with current regulations. These changes are designed to streamline the review process, improve protocol submissions, and ensure adherence to the latest ethical standards in human subjects research.
Researchers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the revised templates to ensure smooth submissions for their biomedical studies
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The IRB presents a new webinar on the second Thursday of every month during the academic calendar year. Presentations start at 12pm and typically last about 30 minutes. Click below for specific dates and topics that will be presented. Following the live presentation, the recording of the webinar and Q&A session will be archived for easy access.
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The NHWSN Areas of Expertise Directory is now available. This directory allows the ONR to provide funding opportunity announcements and collaborative matches for SON Researchers.
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The ONR has created a database that includes information from all current research studies. This will allow PIs and Research Staff to have access to all study information to send to other eligible study participants.
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Emory began a campaign to have all researchers’ Open Researcher
and Contributor IDs (ORCID) linked to Emory University. As a reminder, ORCID is a global not-for-profit organization that offers researchers a unique digital persistent identifier (DPI) that accurately connects you to your scholarly work throughout your career. Getting and using a free ORCID iD can help researchers save time and get credit for their work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, including the NIH, require ORCID iDs or similar identifiers to apply for and receive federal funds.
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NEW GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Emory University is investing in a fully integrated administration grants management package. The product, Insight, is a cloud-based system unifying distributed and complex organizational processes into one highly integrated system to enable compliance, efficiency, and transparency.
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UPDATE YOUR GRANT FORWARD PROFILE
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The Funding Opportunities Database will now be powered by Grant Forward. This will allow the ONR to disseminate grants targeting relevant researchers and connect them into collaboration networks across all Emory Units.
All SON researchers have received a new Grant Forward account. We ask all to update their profiles to receive matches for recommended grant opportunities.
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EHC SYSTEM COLLABORATION AREAS & CONTACTS
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The EHC System Collaboration Areas and Contacts document is now available in the ONR SharePoint.
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NEW PROPOSAL INITIATION FORM (PIF) LINK
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We are pleased to announce that the ONR & RAD team have implemented a new Proposal Initiation Form (PIF) exclusive to Emory School of Nursing for all Grant Proposal Submissions. This updated form aims to streamline the grant submission process and enhance efficiency in managing proposal initiation.
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1:1 GRANT WRITING SUPPORT
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Would you like an experienced grant writer to help provide guidance for your grant? The Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Receive support with developing a timeline, reviewing specific aims, writing/editing the text, and responding to reviewers. Grant Wise is available to faculty of institutions within the Georgia CTSA - Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, & UGA. Please note that the GA CTSA requires a 1 month lead time. Please submit an early request.
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THE ONR HUB NOW AVAILABLE
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The ONR Hub is the destination for all grant resources including Pre-Award/Post-Award materials, NIH Policy resources, ONR training recordings, etc. We highly encourage all SON Researchers to use this webpage for all grant submission needs.
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Have you entered the ONR Hub or SharePoint Web Page for Grant Submission Resources?
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NEW E-NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Do you have news to share with the OAA or ONR for All Faculty meeting, or with
Communications for social media or digital board promotion?
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