Welcome to New Members of Office of Research, Schmid College and Crean College
Please join me in welcoming two new Sponsored Projects Analysts that will work within Schmid College and Crean College to support faculty and provide pre and post-award grant management within those units. Nadia Hajjar, Sponsored Projects Analyst, Schmid College: Nadia has extensive experience with both pre and post-award grants management. In her previous position
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Artworks and Challenge America Limited Submission
The NEA Art Works and Challenge America are two distinct grant programs; however, Chapman may submit only one (1) application for either the Art Works or the Challenge America program each year. Due to these proposal limitations, Chapman may need to run a limited, internal competition to select which proposal will move forward for submission.
Protection of Human Subjects Revised Common Rule New Rules Effective January 21, 2019
On January 19, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services issued revisions to the regulations governing human subjects research (called the Common Rule). The Revised Common Rule will take effect on studies starting on or after January 21, 2019. Researchers can expect minor changes to review processes, Cayuse IRB forms, and informed consent templates when preparing study submissions. We strongly
Update on Partial Government Shutdown and Impacts on Research Grants
Dear Campus Colleagues At midnight, December 21, 2018, current year funding to approximately twelve federal government agencies expired. Following is guidance during the partial shutdown. In general, the following will be true for agencies in shutdown. Please contact Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) for specific questions about your proposal and/or award. Awards: For existing awards, work
Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual Harassment National Science Foundation
Summary Chapman University is committed to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment free from all forms of harassment and sexual misconduct. The University’s policies prohibit such harassment and misconduct and apply to all members of the University community. On September 21, 2018, the National Science Foundation (NSF) published in the Federal Register
Statement on Protecting the Integrity of US Biomedical Research
There has been recent press and activities around national security with higher education and research organizations. To ensure correspondence and guidance that has been shared by NIH and NSF please follow these guidelines. NIH NIH has voiced serious concern about threats to the integrity of U. S. biomedical research and announced they are working with other government agencies and
2018 CHOC RESEARCH WEEK SCIENTIFIC POSTER SYMPOSIUM – NOVEMBER 14, 2018 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
This year’s CHOC Research Week Scientific Poster Symposium will take place on November 14th from 9:00-11:30 AM in CHOC West 2nd Floor Conference Rooms A & B. Please submit your abstract for the CHOC Research Week Scientific Poster Symposium to jhuang@choc.org by Friday, October 26th, 5PM PT. *NEW THIS YEAR* Posters will be judged
State of Research and Creative Activity November 13
The second annual State of Research and Creative Activity will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. in The Merle E. and Marjorie J. Fish Interfaith Center. This year, President Daniele Struppa and Vice President for Research Tom Piechota will recognize selected faculty and students and the sponsors who support their research
New Administrator for Contracts and Grants-Morgan Sohrabian
Morgan Sohrabian will be joining the Office of Research as a Contracts and Grants Administrator on September 24th. In this position, Morgan will work with faculty on post-award management of grants and contracts. Morgan has worked at Chapman since August 2017, most recently as the Sponsored Project Coordinator where she supported faculty with sponsored projects funding
FACULTY FORUM FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORKS
Tom Piechota, Vice President for Research and Laura Glynn, Faculty Fellow in the Office of Research, will be holding two meetings to address various activities that support faculty in research and creative activity: Update on Faculty Opportunity Fund for 2018-2019 New Grant Writing Institute Other needs for Faculty Development (e.g., interdisciplinary activities) Orange Campus Tuesday,