Research & Technology Transfer New Faculty Orientation August 12, 2013

Research & Technology Research & Technology TransferTransferNew Faculty OrientationAugust 12, 2013

Welcome to ASU!Welcome to ASU!

Researchers at Arkansas State are at the forefront of posing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging questions facing today’s society.

From high performance computing platforms to plant-based bioproduction to cultural heritage projects, ASU continues to make the world a better place.

People Who does what and where are they?

Systems What is in place and how does it work?

Developmental Activities at ASU What is available and how do I utilize it?

Overview of Research AdministrationOverview of Research Administration



Office of Research & Tech Transfer (ORTT)Office of Research & Tech Transfer (ORTT) We are the “pre-awards” office for ASU.

We assist with the preparation, submission,

and tracking of all proposals. We also negotiate

all award contracts.

• All external funding requests must be submitted through our office. We are the official point of contact for ASU.

• It’s never too early to contact our office. Call or email Cheryl, Carla or Rebekah to assist you with your proposal preparation and submission.

Cheryl Dison, MPADirector of Research Development

[email protected]: 6th Floor Library

Office of Research & Tech TransferOffice of Research & Tech Transfer

Carla BordenResearch Development Specialist

Business, Communication, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nursing & Health Professions, University College

[email protected] Location: 6th Floor Library


Rebekah Craig, MPHResearch Development Specialist

Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Agriculture, Engineering, Sciences & Mathematics



Latonya TidwellResearch Program Coordinator



Kimberly Marshall, MPADirector of Research Compliance

Institutional Review Board (IRB)Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)Radiation & Laser Safety Committee (RSC)

Laboratory Safety TrainingExport Control



Brian Rogers, Esq.Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Manager



ASU Grant Proposal ProcessASU Grant Proposal Process

1. Departmental/College Pre-approval2. Contact ORTT3. Prepare the Proposal4. Route Proposal through the Cayuse Approval

Chain5. Submission6. Award Notification7. Hand-off Meeting8. Award Setup-Sponsored Programs Accounting

ASU Grant Proposal ProcessASU Grant Proposal Process

We (ORTT) can help : review the solicitation ensure eligibility examine basic requirements, etc.

Early communication also helps us: manage work flow properly review the proposal and budget leaves time for questions, errors, etc.

Should be done when/immediately after you contact your supervisors!

And the Winner is… YOU!And the Winner is… YOU!

AWARD RECEIVED

Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA)Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA)

Nikki Turner, Director ([email protected], x2788)

• Jenny Estes ([email protected], x8289)

Sciences & Mathematics

• Whitney Lumpkin ([email protected], x4027)

ABI, Business, Delta Heritage, Engineering, Finance & Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences, Museum, Nursing & Health Professions, Student Affairs, University College

• Jessica Daniels ( [email protected], x2448)

Academic Affairs, Agriculture, VP Research, Communications, Education,

Fine Arts

• Chelsea Gambill, Account Technician ([email protected], x2400)

Desperately Seeking…Desperately Seeking…

Professional Development Student Opportunities Internal Funding

Research Development ProgramsResearch Development Programs

• Professional Development Workshops at ASU

• Institute for Research Development

• MEASURE Magazine• Create @ STATE

• Student Undergraduate Research

Fellowship (SURF) Match & Internal

Awards

• Undergraduate Student Travel Awards

• Graduate Student Travel Awards (Graduate School)http://www.astate.edu/info/research/index.dot

Internal Funding OpportunitiesInternal Funding Opportunities

• Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC)• Shared Governance Committee – one faculty rep from each academic

college

• Advisory for four faculty opportunities:• Compensated Leave (October)

• Faculty Development Endowment Fund (October & February)

• Faculty Reassignment (February)

• Faculty Research Fund (February)http://www.astate.edu/a/ortt/research-development/faculty-opportunities/faculty-

research-awards-committee/index.dot

Compensated LeaveCompensated Leave

Compensated leave may be granted for research, writing, other professional creative activities, graduate study leading to advanced degrees, travel for study/research, retraining tenured faculty members who teach in programs being phased out, or for further study to upgrade specific program(s).

Six academic years of service must be completed for traditional (research, writing, creative activities) sabbatical eligibility.

Fall Competition Submit proposals to ORTT

Faculty Development EndowmentFaculty Development Endowment

Lane: international travel up to $1000 Deutsch: domestic travel and other activities up to $500 Contingent upon health of stock market Applicant has not received an award from the fund for 3

years Fall and Spring Competition Submit proposals to ORTT

Faculty Reassigned TimeFaculty Reassigned Time

Semesters of reassigned time provided by Office of Research & Technology Transfer (ORTT)

Spring Competition Submit proposals to ORTT Fall, Spring, or full year

Faculty Research AwardFaculty Research Award

$40,000 provided from E&G Seed money for larger grants Used to expand scholarly activity Only one proposal per PI Encouraged to include students in proposal Consult with your college faculty representative Spring competition for next fiscal year Submit proposals to ORTT

SummarySummary

Contact ORTT for:All grant proposal submissionsComplianceIntellectual PropertyProposal Development OpportunitiesFRAC funding opportunities

Questions?Questions?

Thank you!

Cheryl DisonDirector of Research Development

Office of Research & Technology Transfer870-972-2447

[email protected]

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Research & Technology Transfer New Faculty Orientation August 12, 2013