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Navigating Research Administration at
Washington University
Navigating Research Administration at
Washington University
SPONSORED BY:
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Your Central Research Administration Partners:
Grants & Contracts, Research Education, Research Office, and
Sponsored Projects Accounting
SPONSORED BY:
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Your Central Research Administration Partners:
Grants & Contracts, Research Education, Research Office, and
Sponsored Projects Accounting
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Navigating Research Administration at
Washington University
Navigating Research Administration at
Washington University
PRESENTERS:
Denise McCartney, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration
Cynthia White, Director, Research Office (Hilltop Campus)Joe Gindhart, Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting
Jacqueline Judie, Research Education CoordinatorJohn Michnowicz, Director, Grants & Contracts (Medical School Campus)
PRESENTERS:
Denise McCartney, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration
Cynthia White, Director, Research Office (Hilltop Campus)Joe Gindhart, Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting
Jacqueline Judie, Research Education CoordinatorJohn Michnowicz, Director, Grants & Contracts (Medical School Campus)
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AgendaAgenda
• Welcome and introduction of presenters• Course objectives - Why are we here?• Research Mission
– Roles and responsibilities– Proposal preparation, award process, research project
management and award closure– The WU way, research administration infrastructure and available
resources (Research Support Services and Office)• Questions and answers• Evaluation and adjournment
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Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?
To clarify and discuss: • The investigators role in managing research programs• The University’s role in managing research programs• Key policies and regulations affecting your grants• Support available to you
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Research MissionResearch MissionA message from Ted Cicero, Vice Chancellor of Research
• Research is one of Washington University’s core missions.
• The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research exists to promote and support WUSTL investigators.
• Each individual conducting research shall uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• We are committed to providing information, tools and services to help further that standard.
http://vcresearch.wustl.edu/
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WU Supports Investigators by:WU Supports Investigators by:
• Providing investigators with opportunities to conduct research
• Promoting the ethical conduct of research
• Implementing policies, procedures and systems that support compliance with sponsors’ policies and University-wide research policies to maintain the integrity of the University
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WU Supports Investigators by:WU Supports Investigators by:
• Providing multiple resources at the school, department and central levels to support investigators in the design, conduct and reporting phases of research
• Providing resources, organizational support and oversight necessary to help ensure that protocols are submitted in accordance with sponsors’ regulations and University policies
• Establishing guidelines for the publication of results
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School and/or Department Supports Investigators by:
School and/or Department Supports Investigators by:
• Providing investigators with established departmental procedures
• Providing the appropriate resources and environment to enable research to be conducted according to the terms of the award agreement, regulations, policies and procedures
• Allocating department space to faculty
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School and/or Department Supports Investigators by:
School and/or Department Supports Investigators by:
• Holding investigators responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all technical /progress reports
• Establishing a culture of compliance and dedicating department resources to ensure research is conducted according to regulations, policies and procedures
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Department Administrators Supports Investigators by:
Department Administrators Supports Investigators by:
• Assisting investigators in ensuring proposals meet all applicable regulations and policies
• Coordinating with central administration personnel for interpretation of agency guidelines, policies and procedures
• Assisting in obtaining appropriate internal approvals
• Assisting in reviewing award terms and conditions
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Department Administrators Supports Investigators by:
Department Administrators Supports Investigators by:
• Assisting investigators in complying with and implementing terms and conditions
• Assisting investigators in coordinating financial, personnel and related non-scientific aspects of the research program in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Assisting investigators in monitoring funding and notifying investigators of possible cost overruns
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Central Administration Office Supports Investigators by:
Central Administration Office Supports Investigators by:
• Providing systems and support for faculty to search for funding
• Providing support services for proposal submission
• Assisting investigators in the commercialization of research results for public benefit
• Providing research compliance education, training and tools
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Investigators Support WU by: Investigators Support WU by:
Their commitment to:• Conduct research responsibly and ethically
• Comply with federal laws and regulations
• Follow University policies and procedures
• Protect human and animal subjects
• Act as stewards of public funds
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Investigator CommitmentsInvestigator Commitments
Are described more completely in:
• Code of Conducthttp://codeofconduct.wustl.edu/
• Roles and Responsibility documenthttp://roles.wustl.edu/
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Investigator Commitments Cont.Investigator Commitments Cont.
Are described more completely in:
• WU Research polices and procedureshttp://research.wustl.edu/MainPoliciesProcedures.htm
• Sponsoring agencies, federal regulations, state laws
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Key Strategies to Meeting Commitments
Key Strategies to Meeting Commitments
• Understand your responsibilities
• Work with your school or department grant administrator
• Work with the research support service organizations
• Use available resources
• ASK QUESTIONS
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal Preparation
Award Research Project
Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal PreparationProposal
PreparationAward
Research Project Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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Proposal PreparationProposal Preparation
• Identify potential sources of funding
• Review sponsor submission guidelines
• Discuss proposal with your Research Administrator
• Develop research plan
• Craft the proposal
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Proposal Preparation Cont.Proposal Preparation Cont.
• Negotiate with collaborators
• Prepare the budget
• Submit protocols and compliance documents
• Submit entire proposal package
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Investigator Submits
FinalProposal
to Sponsor
Investigator Submits
FinalProposal
to Sponsor
RESEARCH PROPOSAL PREPARATIONRESEARCH PROPOSAL PREPARATION
Sponsor’s FundingSponsor’s FundingDecisionDecision
This is a suggested timeline with major milestones outlined.This is a suggested timeline with major milestones outlined.
Revise proposal for resubmission /address reviewers’ concerns from Summary StatementRevise proposal for resubmission /address reviewers’ concerns from Summary Statement
Develop research concept.Discuss andCirculate.
Develop sciencebased on feedback anddiscuss projectwith RA.
Review guidelines and compliance requirements.Developbudget with RA.
Completeproposal.
Review concept andscience and providefeedback to investigator
Dept Chair’s approval is required
Completeadmin. part of proposal.
Reviews proposal, certifies compliance requirementsand provides institutional signature
6 Months6 Months 2 Months2 Months 4 Weeks4 Weeks 1 Week1 Week
Not Funded
Not Funded FundedFunded
Submit proposal to G&C/RO.Complete all protocols and compliance requirements withthe assistance of RA.
PIPI
Key
PartnersMentors, CollaboratorsDept Chairs &Senior Faculty
Key
PartnersMentors, CollaboratorsDept Chairs &Senior Faculty
Investigator makes
submission-
No go
decision Central Admin. Staff
negotiates award
Investigatormanagesresearch
project
Central Admin. Staff
negotiates award
Investigatormanagesresearch
project
PI = Investigator or Principal Investigator G&C = Grants & Contracts Office (Medical School Campus)
RA = Department/Grants/Division/Research Administrators RO = Research Office (Hilltop Campus)
Continuous ongoing feedback
Continuous ongoing feedback
Review funding alerts andannouncementsfor possible support forinvestigator.
Discuss upcomingresearch projectwith investigator -notify G&C/RO of intent to submit.
Consult with RA andinvestigator to develop timeline that addresses proposal development, resources, protocols, required approvals, and budget.
Help investigatordevelop budget andseek commitments, resources and requiredapprovals.
Help investigator complete all protocols and compliance requirements.
RARA
Central Admin StaffG&C and RO
Central Admin StaffG&C and RO
Review draft budget anddraft proposal application and provide feedback to investigator
NOTE: Planning and communicationare key to workingwith Central Admin Offices
Investigator reviews
Summary Statement
Investigator decides
whether to resubmit
Investigator reviews
Summary Statement
Investigator decides
whether to resubmit
Review the budget
Investigator decides
whether to revise
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Identify Potential Funding SourcesIdentify Potential Funding Sources
– Register in funding databases• http://www.cos.com• http://www.grants.gov• http://www.grantsnet.org • http://privatefundingsources.wustl.edu
– Set up effective electronic funding alerts that target your specific interests
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Identify Potential Funding Sources Cont.
Identify Potential Funding Sources Cont.
– Work with the Funding Resources Coordinator to explore all federal and private sources
– Explore internal sources of funding
– Explore young investigator funding sources and network with peers who have successfully applied for these grants
– Consider becoming a subcontractor on someone else’s grant
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Proposal PreparationDeveloping the BudgetProposal Preparation
Developing the Budget
General Budgeting Guidelines– Average R01 budget of direct costs
• 70% for personnel costs• 30% for non-personnel costs (e.g., supplies)
– Be realistic about your project period• If it takes four years, propose four years
– Research should dictate the budget, not the reverse
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Proposal PreparationDeveloping the BudgetProposal Preparation
Developing the Budget
Budgeting General Guidelines Cont.– Think through the complete research project and include ALL
costs in the proposed budget • (e.g., radioactive waste)
– Involve your RA early in the budget process• Identify responsibilities and assign ownership
– Cover Facilities and Administrative Cost (F&A) and verify that it is calculated correctly
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Topic CommitteeAnimal Protection Animal Studies Committee (ASC)
Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review Committee (DRC)
Lab Safety Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Radiation Safety Committee Institutional Biological & Chemical Safety
Committee (IBC)
Patient Privacy Protection HIPAA Office
Committees that Review Compliance Issues and Protocols
Committees that Review Compliance Issues and Protocols
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Topic CommitteeHuman Subject Protection Human Studies Committees (HSC)
Material Transfer Agreements Office of Technology Management (OTM)
Scientific Misconduct Research Integrity Committee
Committees that Review Compliance Issues and Protocols
Committees that Review Compliance Issues and Protocols
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Key Strategies for Proposal Preparation
Key Strategies for Proposal Preparation
• Partner With Department/School Administrator – Budget preparation– Submission of protocols and required approvals
• Web tools (http://research.wustl.edu)– Link to writing resources, protocols and compliance– Link to agency guides and on-line forms– Link to Fastlane and other agency systems
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Key Strategies for Proposal Preparation Cont.
Key Strategies for Proposal Preparation Cont.
• Consult Central Grant Administration
– For interpretation of sponsor policies and guidelines– To formalize agreements with co-investigators
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal Preparation AwardAward
Research Project Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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Sponsor’s Funding DecisionSponsor’s Funding Decision
• What happens to your grant proposal once it has been submitted?– Proposals are usually evaluated by a peer review process
• Successful senior faculty act as reviewers• Review teams usually have someone with knowledge in your
specific area on the team• You will receive a summary statement with reviewers
comments, questions and concerns as well as your score
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Sponsor’s Funding DecisionSponsor’s Funding Decision
• JIT-Just in Time process (used by many sponsors)– Sponsor may ask you questions about:
• The science• Budget adjustments, budget justifications, cost analysis• Protocols information and approvals
• RA and Central Administration Staff partners will help you respond
• Positive situation—You are likely to receive the award if they ask for more information
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Receive and Accept AwardsReceive and Accept Awards
• Washington University is the Official Awardee
• Don’t sign anything!
Only authorized institutional officials designated by the Chancellor may
sign agreements and award documents.
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Federal, industry and clinical trial agreements are handled by specific Central Research Administration Offices (see above)
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Key Strategies for Receiving an AwardKey Strategies for
Receiving an Award
• Read your award document; each award is distinct!– Terms and conditions– Expectations and responsibilities– Compliance issues
• Understand your responsibilities and the responsibilities of Central Research Staff– Know who will submit “which report when” over the life of the grant, e.g.,
finance report
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Key Strategies for Receiving an Award Cont.
Key Strategies for Receiving an Award Cont.
• Funds are available only after compliance assurances have been approved and the project officially begins
• Remember: Expenditures support the scope of one specific research project
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal Preparation
Award Research Project Management
Research Project Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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Research Project ManagementResearch Project Management
The investigator is responsible for:• Directing all aspects of the research project
• Conducting research in compliance with the terms and conditions of the award and all protocol approvals
• Expending funds in accordance with sponsor and University policies and the approved budget
• Monitoring the performance of all collaborators
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Research Project Management Cont.Research Project Management Cont.
• Hiring and managing personnel on the research team in compliance with award approval and WU Human Resources policies and according to the project schedule
• Managing relationships to facilitate research project
• Submitting Timely technical Reports
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RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGEMENTRESEARCH PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WU INVESTIGATOR
Designs and conducts research projects Makes scientific and budgetary decisions, and follows University guidelines Writes and submits progress reports as scheduled Approves expenditures in accordance with the approved budget or as allowed by agency and University guidelines Completes personnel activity reports (PARS) as required by the federal government
WU RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR (RA)
Provides departmental assistance to support investigators’ research activities
Assists in proposal preparationHandles Investigator accounting:
Salary Authorization ReportsQuarterly Expenditure Reports
PayrollPurchasingPARS submission monitoring
SPONSOR* PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Initiates/encourages interest in area of scientific importance to the institute’s mission Monitors the peer review process Prepares funding recommendations Reviews yearly progress of grants Prepares program reports (e.g., budget justifications, scientific achievements)
SPONSOR* GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Analyzes grant application budgets and other grant-related information Interprets federal regulations and policies Assures compliance by grantee Awards grant funds Reviews and responds to grantee requests or identifies need for other grant changes
WU Research Administrative Offices
Provides advice, counsel and oversight Grants & Contract (G&C)-Medical School Campus Research Office (RO)-Hilltop Campus Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) Office of Technology Management (OTM)
*This is the typical structure of a sponsoring organization.RA= Research/Department/Division/Grants Administrators
Discussion
Feedback
Revisions
Review
Decisions
Approves
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Expend Funds in Accordance with WU and Sponsor PoliciesExpend Funds in Accordance
with WU and Sponsor PoliciesFederal:• OMB Circular A-21 (costing)• OMB Circular A-110 (administrative)• NIH Grants Policy Statement • NSF Grants Policy Manual
Institutional (WU):• WU Direct Charging Policies (general)• Specific policies and procedures (travel, NIH Cap…)
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Expend Funds in Accordance with WU and Sponsor PoliciesExpend Funds in Accordance
with WU and Sponsor PoliciesCosts are required to be:• Reasonable - goods or services involved and the amount reflect
the action of a prudent person
• Allocable - incurred solely for the benefit of the project
• Allowable - allowable under the terms of the agreement and sponsor’s guidelines
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Direct CostsDirect Costs
Definition: Costs that can be specifically identified to a particular project or program
• Salaries and fringe benefits• Travel• Equipment• Supplies• Sub-agreements• Patient care
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Unallowable CostsUnallowable Costs• Costs that are not reasonable and not directly allocable to the project
• Costs specifically deemed unallowable by the sponsor - Examples include:
• AdvertisingAdvertising• Alcohol & FoodAlcohol & Food• Charitable ContributionsCharitable Contributions• EntertainmentEntertainment• PaperPaper• Printer tonerPrinter toner
• AdvertisingAdvertising• Alcohol & FoodAlcohol & Food• Charitable ContributionsCharitable Contributions• EntertainmentEntertainment• PaperPaper• Printer tonerPrinter toner
• Fines and PenaltiesFines and Penalties• DeficitsDeficits• Personal use of goods Personal use of goods or servicesor services• Office suppliesOffice supplies
• Fines and PenaltiesFines and Penalties• DeficitsDeficits• Personal use of goods Personal use of goods or servicesor services• Office suppliesOffice supplies
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Facilities & Administrative Costs(a.k.a., Indirect or Overhead)
Facilities & Administrative Costs(a.k.a., Indirect or Overhead)
• Definition: Costs that are incurred for common or joint objectives which cannot be specifically identified with a particular project
• Applied as a percentage of direct costs (53% mtdc = on-campus research)
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What do F&A dollars pay for?What do F&A dollars pay for?
Facilities• Heat, light & A/C• Building maintenance• Building depreciation• Interest on building loans/bonds• Equipment depreciation• Library
Administrative• Chancellor’s, VP’s and Dean’s Offices• Human Resources• Payroll, A/P & Purch.• Research Office & SPA• Department Admin.
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What is Effort Reporting?What is Effort Reporting?
• An individual certifies that salaries charged to sponsored projects are reasonable in relation to the work performed
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Faculty EffortFaculty Effort
• Total activity for which a faculty member is compensated by WU– Regardless of the number of hours actually worked (100%
institutional effort)
– No standard hours or work week
– Effort varies from individual to individual
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Effort CategoriesEffort Categories
• Annual compensation paid by WU for a faculty member’s appointment, whether that individual's time is spent on:– Organized Research– Instruction– Department Research– Patient Care (Clinical Care/Trials)– Graduate Medical Education– Department Administration– Management of Hospital Services
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Effort Reporting, Cont.Effort Reporting, Cont.
• Faculty/staff must review, modify if necessary, and certify that effort percentages are a reasonable estimate of the work performed
– A Personal Activity Report (PAR) is sent to research faculty on a semi-annual or semester basis
– The PAR is a legal document
– Each department / division has a designated PAR Coordinator
– PAR reports and the system are centrally maintained by SPA
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NIH Salary Cap(only for applies to NIH grants)
NIH Salary Cap(only for applies to NIH grants)
• The NIH caps salary on grants at a fixed level (tied to federal pay scale)
• Salary cap rate changes annually
• Salary over the cap is considered cost sharing
• Payroll system contains automatic edits for the cap
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Key Strategies for
Financial ManagementKey Strategies for
Financial Management• Consult Your Research Administrator:
– Know what is being charged to your grant by carefully reviewing the finance reports on a regular basis
– Review and understand your monthly financial report
– Know what are allowable and unallowable charges based on federal and University policies
– Know the policies and procedures for purchasing equipment such as computers
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal Preparation
Award Research Project
Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseoutProject
Closeout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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Project CloseoutProject Closeout
– Apply for extensions in a timely manner
– Ensure timely submission of sub reports
– Ensure investigator submits technical reports
– Ensure investigator and OTM submit patent documents
– Ensure Financial Status Reports are submitted by SPA
– Ensure all costs associated with the project are charged to the fund
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Project Closeout Cont.Project Closeout Cont.
– Ensure all Cost sharing commitments are met
– Account for property purchased on grant
– Retain records for required period
– Remember: Federal agencies retain the right to recover disallowances until final audit
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Reasons a Research Project EndsReasons a Research Project Ends
Research grants are closed out after expiration or terminated
if not extended. Reasons grants expire or are terminated include: Research grants are closed out after expiration or terminated
if not extended. Reasons grants expire or are terminated include:
• Project ends
• Project is unsuccessful in competition
• Investigator dies
• Investigator transfers to another institution
• Investigator leaves research field
• Project terminated for cause (e.g., misconduct, fraud, misuse of funds)
• Research is successful (cures cancer)
• Support withheld (lack of scientific progress, noncompliance)
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Closeout ReportsCloseout Reports• Closeout includes the timely submission of required final reports• Most final reports are due 90 days after expiration or termination
of research project
Types of Reports:
Report Type Responsible EntityScientific/Progress Report Investigator/Director
Financial Status Report (FSR) Sponsored Project Accounting (SPA)
Patents/Invention Statement Principal Investigator and Office of Technology Management
Equipment
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Overdue ReportsOverdue Reports
Failure to submit reports in the time frame required may result in the following:
• Withholding of other awards to the investigator, the grantee institution or both
• Converting grantee to reimbursable payment method
• Auditing of grantee by federal agency
• Notifying other federal agencies of any special conditions
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Commercialize ResearchCommercialize Research
• Investigators should work with the Office of Technology Management (OTM) to ensure:
– They understand which technologies have commercial possibilities
• Diagnostics, Magnetics, Plant Science, Research Tools, Therapeutics
– Proper Lab-to-Lab Material Transfer
– Proper Lab-to-Community: patents, licensing
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Record RetentionRecord Retention
• WU Policy on Record Retention– Financial records, supporting documentation, statistical
records, and all other records shall be retained for a period of “three years from the date of submission.”
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Key Strategies forProject Closeout
Key Strategies forProject Closeout
• The investigator should work with the department administrator to:– Ensure early and frequent review for compliance
– Know restrictions on extensions
– Know reporting deadlines and adhere to them
– Understand reporting requirements
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Key Strategies for Project Closeout Cont.
Key Strategies for Project Closeout Cont.
• The Investigator should work with the department administrator to ensure that:– All costs associated with the project are charged to the fund
– Cost sharing commitments are met
– Any outstanding items are communicated to SPA
– Files are purged and retain for the required period
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Research Administration ProcessResearch Administration Process
IdentifyPotential Sponsor
Prepare Proposal
Prepare Protocols
Conduct Research
ManageResearch
Manage Project Funds
Manage Personnel and
Laboratory Operations
Submit Timely Progress Reports
Complete andSubmit
Final Reports
Follow Closeout
Procedures and
Protocols
CommercializeResearch
Proposal Preparation
Award Research Project
Management
Other Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditingOther Research Administrative Support Activities: Education, website, communication, monitoring and auditing
ProjectCloseout
Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.Investigators have responsibilities in the following four areas of research administration at Washington University.
Receiveand
ReviewAward Terms
and Conditions
Provide Information to Facilitate,
Negotiate andAccept
Contracts and Subcontracts
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How It All Fits TogetherHow It All Fits TogetherWashington UniversityWashington University
Schools/DepartmentsSchools/Departments
PIPI
DepartmentResearchAdministrator
DepartmentResearchAdministrator
ResearchAdministrationOffices
ResearchAdministrationOffices
Research Education
RCR Policies &
Education
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Education
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Pol
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Human Subjects
Proce
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Env
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Radiation Safety Policies & Education
Internal AuditRadiation Safety
Procedures
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RCR Procedures
Active Participation… Annual Disclosures Financial Management Reviewing Reports Human Subjects Ed Animal Education EH&S Training Internal Audit
Active Participation… Annual Disclosures Financial Management Reviewing Reports Human Subjects Ed Animal Education EH&S Training Internal Audit
Human Subjects
Policies &
Educa
tion
Review and Approve ProtocolsPre-Award CertificationAward NegotiationReview Approvals and Prior ApprovalsProvide Compliance EducationMonitor ComplianceSet PoliciesProvide toolsCommunicate Expectations
Human Resource
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Did We Cover Everything?Did We Cover Everything?
To clarify and discuss: • Your role as an investigator in managing research programs
• The role of the University in managing research programs
• Key policies and regulations affecting your grants
• Support available to you
To clarify and discuss: • Your role as an investigator in managing research programs
• The role of the University in managing research programs
• Key policies and regulations affecting your grants
• Support available to you
Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
AnswersAnswers
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EVALUATION FORMSEVALUATION FORMS
Please turn in evaluation forms as you leave.Please turn in evaluation forms as you leave.
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