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Research Events Round-Up

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship gathers all the research events posted to our listservs into a once-weekly email, and we also feature them on our new online calendar. Check out our primer on how to promote your event or email vprs@miami.edu for help.

 

SPOTLIGHT

More Classes Added and Deadline Extended

Research Administration at the U Curriculum

In an effort to allow research administrators to successfully complete the Research Administration at the U (RAU) curriculum, we have added additional classes and extended the deadline date to complete the mandatory program. The deadline date has been extended to August 31, 2023. These measures will allow individuals who have not started the curriculum to complete the program and maintain their system statuses. As I am sure you already know, new and current staff in a research administration role are required to complete the mandatory training courses of the RAU curriculum. Non-compliance will lead to loss of system access to IBISResearch, Workday Grants and other research-related systems.

Upon completion of the RAU curriculum participants will have a better understanding of research administration at the University of Miami and the tools to better manage day-to-day work tasks more effectively. In addition, participants will gain a better understanding of how their work affects compliance, reporting and the entire research enterprise at the University of Miami.

For more information about the RAU Curriculum, please visit the web page.  To register for classes, visit Ulearn

 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Concept to Commercialization Advancing Medical Science Via Company Formation

Join U Innovation as we welcome Steve Glover, Co-Founder and CEO of ZyVersa Therapeutics. ZyVersa was spun out the the University of Miami based on technology developed at the UM Miller School of Medicine and now trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Free virtual event. Register in advance.

Wednesday, January 18-19, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mass Spectrometry Short Course

The Miami Integrative Metabolomics Research Center and Ophthalmology Mass Spectrometry Shared Instrument Facility is pleased to announce our 2023 Mass Spectrometry Short Course (Jan 18 – Jan 19, 2023)

This introductory Proteome, Lipidome and Metabolome analysis workshop is designed to expose participants to fundamental technology platforms and current methodologies in the field of mass spectrometry-based Proteomics/Lipidomics/Metabolomics. This will include a combination of hands-on laboratory demonstration work, lectures, and some interactive data analysis.

Registration is limited to 12 individuals. Please register soon to guarantee your spot.

Please contact Ms. Faith Harvey for registration

Telephone: 305-482-4987

Email: fxh254@med.miami.edu

Wednesday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All About Effort

This class covers the fundamentals of what effort is and why it is important to track on sponsored projects.

Register via ULearn

Thursday, January 19, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Webinar on Revised NSF Biographical and Current & Pending (Other) Support

The National Science Foundation (NSF) implemented revised versions of the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support formats for consistency with the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1). The requirement to use the revised formats is effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023.

These revised formats are now available in SciENcv and on the NSF Policy Office website. As a reminder, the mandate to use SciENcv only for preparation of these senior personnel documents will go into effect for new proposals submitted or due on or after October 23, 2023.

Staff from NSF and NIH will conduct a webinar to discuss the revised formats and demonstrate the SciENcv system at a webinar.  Webinar registration is available now.

CANCELLED: Thursday, January 19, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with Laura

The Lunch with Laura session scheduled for January has been cancelled. The sessions will resume on February 16, 2023. 

Lunch with Laura is a monthly discussion session with Laura Kozma, Associate Vice President for Research Administration. There will be new focus each month, including hot topics in research administration, new and significant policies, and changes in the Office of Research Administration (ORA).

Topics:

January 19, 2023 - CANCELLED

February 16, 2023 - Post-Award Reorganization

March 16, 2023 - SBIR/STTR: Requirements to Submit Successfully

April 20, 2023 - Lessons Learned from the Single Audit

Registration is required. Register through Zoom for one or all sessions.   

Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Understanding Other Support, Disclosures & Foreign Influence

This class covers the importance and responsibility of disclosures to sponsors and the University of Miami regarding support and engagement with domestic or foreign entities. 

Register via ULearn

Tuesday, January 31, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to ORA

This is new offering of the introductory class which is part of the RAU Curriculum and a pre-requisite to start the curriculum. It provides a fundamental overview of the Office of Research Administration, sponsored policies, process and services. If you would like to get credit for this class within the RAU curriculum, please register to the RAU Curriculum in ULearn first and access this class through the curriculum. This class is a prerequisite to start the curriculum. Register via ULearn

Wednesday, February 1- Thursday, February 2

2023 NIH Grants Conference

Are you new to NIH grants and looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding? Or are you experienced and want to brush up on the latest policies and information? Consider this your personal invitation to the 2023 NIH Grants Conference, a free and virtual event on February 1-2, 2023. During this 2-day live event, NIH and HHS experts will share policies, resources, guidance, and case studies in informative and engaging sessions.

Save the dates and add the February 1 and February 2 events to your calendar for easy access.

Here are some highlights of what you can expect from the conference:

  • Learn about NIH grants policies! The jam-packed agenda offers 2 days of sessions designed to clarify the NIH grants process and policies, and opportunities to engage with presenters through Q&A and chat features.
  • Interact with NIH experts! the 1:1 Meet the Experts which are 20-minute chats between attendees and NIH staff, designed for more specific research and administrative questions.
  • Engage and network with your peers! The attendee search feature allows you to filter through over 13,000 attendees to network and connect with colleagues. Networking Lounges are also available for attendees to share tips and attend special events.
  • Gather resources to use and share with colleagues! Explore the Exhibit Hall, where you’ll encounter NIH staff and an abundance of resources located at over 45 NIH Institute, Center, and Special Program booths.

Registration is free and includes your personal “All Access Pass” to the virtual NIH Grants Conference 2022-2023 season. Once registered and logged into the conference site, you are free to explore the 2-day agenda, on-demand library of related resources, and create your personal schedule.

In the meantime, explore the PreCon event recordings and materials for deep dives into select NIH grant topics.

Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

IBISResearch: Create & Submit a Proposal

This hands-on workshop is intended for administrators and researchers to learn how to navigate in the IBISResearch system. During this session we will create a basic funding proposal, budget, subaward, cost share, SF424 and route for department review. 

Register via ULearn

Tuesday, February 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bring Your Questions to the next IDSC Town Hall

The Institute for Data Science & Computing (IDSC) is broadening computational resources, services, and grants! We invite you to attend a Town Hall meeting to discover all that IDSC offers. Join us online on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, for a look at IDSC's advanced computing resources, systems and data engineering services, workforce development and educational programming, as well as our research focus areas, outreach, events, engagement opportunities, and variety of grants.

The IDSC Advanced Computing service unit business model will be reviewed, and we'll discuss our subsidy programs designed to help the heavy supercomputer users as well as the uninitiated.

IDSC is committed to promoting data science to enhance understanding within the University’s research community, and offers the following Grants Programs:

We believe in a collaborative approach that brings together talented minds in multiple disciplines to leverage the University’s state-of-the-art technology. Join us to explore how the U's powerful resources can help you achieve research, training, and business goals.

This event is free and open to the public. Join via Zoom

Thursday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

IBISResearch: Manage An Award

This class focuses on award management using IBISResearch. The hands-on workshop focuses on how to create a continuation, revision, and resubmission application, and how to request an award modification. 

Register via ULearn.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic

The Miami Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), the HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Disease Institute (HEIDI) and the Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health (CHARM) cordially invite you to attend the Annual HIV symposium “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic” on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

The one-day event will be in-person at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus - Braman Miller Center, 1100 Stanford Drive, First Floor, Coral Gables.

The symposium will comprise speakers covering advances in science, implementation, stigma, and disparities.

The registration for The Annual HIV Symposium – Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic is now open.

Registration: Click HERE

Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Understanding Cost Transfers

This class provides training for the processing of both labor and non-labor cost transfers. The purpose of this course is to increase awareness and understanding of Federal regulations related to cost transfers, examine UM’s policies and procedures, and identify the process to prepare, document, approve, and submit a cost transfer. 

Register via ULearn.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Human Subjects Research Office Virtual Office Hours UPDATES

One-on-one opportunity to connect with Human Subjects Research Office team members for questions and guidance, open to anyone involved in human subjects research at the University of Miami or the Jackson Health System. First come, first serve, no appointments necessary. 

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Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Complion Office Hours

The OVPRS Research Intelligence and Data Infrastructure team will start offering Complion office hours Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00p. This is an informal session (Q&A format) to address your questions, issues, requirements, and wish lists.  Stay as short or as long as you’d like. To learn more about Complion and the onboarding process, please visit https://research.miami.edu/about/admin-areas/raa/complion/index.html.  Please review the Use of Electronic Regulatory Binders in FDA-Regulated Research policy to understand if Complion is required for your study.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://miami.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMufuugqzgoHt1dn9hQ7WEE80n829SAeVRd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.