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Who Do You Follow? Twitter Feeds for Human Research Compliance

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Matthew Tanner |

As an addition to the successful “Who do you follow? Twitter Feeds for Animal Research Compliance”, here is a list of well known Twitter feeds to follow for those interested in Institutional Review Board (IRB) news and informational content. Enjoy!…

A Ghost Story of Research Administration with Some Text by Charles Dickens

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jeffrey Waldin |

There is no doubt that Denver, Colorado lies within the United States. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. If we were not perfectly convinced that this capital city…

STEM Education in the US – The Story of the Three Bears

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Roger Wood |

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduates, and more specifically those going on (or who have gone on) to pursue advanced degrees and later into research-focused careers, represent a significant component of the work of research administrators. Thus, it behooves…

Embracing Challenges

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Cindy Bellas |

For those wise Research Administrators that plan ahead, end of the year development efforts increase dramatically, especially with regard to providing pricing. In some ways, the Business Development Department becomes a symbol of hope for the overworked. Research Administrators attempt…

Give Thanks For What You Have Lost

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Eddie Johnson Jr. |

I’m sure we all agree that this is definitely the time of year to be thankful. Recently, I have been reflecting upon all of the various blessings in my life and I humbly admit that I have been praying that…

The New Kid on the Block

Posted on December 12, 2013 by InfoEd Global |

This summer Alion Science and Technology – a global corporation which did nearly a billion dollars in FY12, launched a new subsidiary, Alion Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Accreditation Services. Alion HRPP advertises itself as “a comprehensive solution for organizations…

Australian Universities Included In NSF GROW Program

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Damian Davini | 0 Comments

Eligible graduate researchers can now apply to any Australian University as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) GROW program – Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide. Universities Australia has recently signed an agreement with the NSF facilitating this collaboration. Further information…

Resources available from OLAW

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Matthew Tanner |

Ever looking for more teaching and instructional aids to educate your faculty about appropriate animal care and use? The NIH website’s OLAW page provides several free educational and resource materials! Under the Education section, there are numerous listings for Workshops…

2013 Proposal Season

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin |

Like many of you, I have been eagerly and anxiously watching all of the changes in our government as of late. Most of these recent changes are not trivial, especially to the research administration ‘world’ and I am finding it…

More Politics of Peer Review

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Roger Wood |

If the efforts by Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) to micromanage the NSF peer review process and end NSF funding of political science research respectively were not enough indication that there is currently an element of congress…