Research Administration

An important notice for researchers involved in clinical trials at OHSU: Effective October 12, 2012, Diane Brownlee, contracts manager, will be leaving the OHSU Clinical Trials Office. Although the Contracting group will do its best to preserve a routine level of service, it anticipates a slow down in turnaround times while a new analyst is recruited. Starting in October, Jacqueline Brown will be the Clinical Trial Office’s new contracts manager. The office will be hiring … Read More

A great line-up of learning opportunities is in store this season! These Research Administration Training & Education (RATE) courses help research staff members to discover, improve upon, and fine-tune valuable skills in supporting research. Which of these suites your interests? RDA 101: Introduction to Research Administration – Survey RDA and related units, roles and responsibilities, and tour of web resources – highly recommended for new staff! Essentials of Grant Administration – Explore the lifecycle of a grant through this fundamentals … Read More

Updated 9/10: Please note that the location of this meeting has been changed to the OHSU Auditorium. This summer, Research Grants & Contracts began piloting an electronic version of the Proposed Project Questionnaire. They will continue to pilot the new “ePPQ” throughout the fall and plan to phase out the paper PPQ in January. We will be hosting another live demonstration of the ePPQ on Monday, September 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in OHSU … Read More

Looking for information about the new Electronic Proposed Project Questionnaire (ePPQ)? A new ePPQ Questions page has been created on the Research Grants & Contracts website to list upcoming training dates and answers to frequently asked questions. Want someone to walk you through the ePPQ? The following trainings are available: Date InfoEd Training w/ePPQ ePPQ Training Only 9/11/12 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 to 2:30 p.m. 10/11/12 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 to 2:30 … Read More

At this month’s special Research Administration Information Network (RAIN) meeting, Deborah Golden-Eppelein, director of Research Grants & Contacts, will be demonstrating the new electronic version of the Proposed Project Questionnaire. Be one of the first to check out the new ePPQ this Thursday, July 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kara Drolet, PhD, from Research Integrity will also be providing a demo of the new Conflict of Interest disclosure system. All are welcome to either attend in person … Read More

The summer season at OHSU is a great time to gain and refine skills by attending classes. Besides catching the July 19 ePPQ Town Hall, consider the following Research Administration Training & Education courses: Tuesday, July 24 – Effort Reporting: Gain a detailed understanding of why and how we maintain this important process at OHSU. Learn the ins and outs of coordinating the Effort Reporting process through lecture, case studies and hands-on learning. Thursday, July … Read More

These less hectic months of summer at OHSU may allow more time in your schedule for learning opportunities. Consider attending RDA 101: Introduction to Research Administration on Thursday, July 26. This two-hour course will be held at the Bancroft Building at the South Waterfront – an easy walk or shuttle ride from the Portland Aerial Tram. If you’re new to OHSU Research, or would like a better understanding of how Research Development and Administration supports … Read More

Do you ever submit grants to private foundations or corporations? If so, the OHSU Foundation might be able to help! The OHSU Foundation Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations manages fundraising efforts for OHSU by using the Notice of Intent Form (previously known as the Foundation Clearance & Proposal Tracking Form). Because working with foundations often requires a coordinated outreach effort, we ask that all investigators notify us before submitting an application or letter of … Read More

The rumors are true—Research Grants & Contacts will be piloting an electronic version of the Proposed Project Questionnaire starting this summer. From what we’ve seen so far, the new ePPQ is going to make proposal submission easier and faster.  It will also change how we manage grant applications at OHSU. Learn all about the new ePPQ at July’s Research Administration Information Network (RAIN) meeting, on Thursday, July 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The whole … Read More

What should you do when you’re applying for a grant and you notice that only one application is accepted per institution? Over the past few weeks, we’ve had several questions from new faculty and staff regarding OHSU’s limited submission process. Here’s a quick guide for those of you that or new and anyone else who needs a refresher: What is a limited submission grant? A grant is a limited submission when the sponsor restricts the … Read More