Office of Research & Innovation Newsletter - Autumn 2022
In this issue:
- Welcoming New ORI Team Members
- J.P. Morgan Corporate Quick Pay
- Searching for Project and Programmatic Funding?
- New Instrument Acquisitions in the Materials Characterization Core
- Facilities & Administration Cost Recovery: Explained
- Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Request for Proposals
- Drexel to Join NSF's Innovation Network Regional Hub Led by Princeton
- Issuance of NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1)
- NSF Programs to Stop Accepting Proposals via FastLane Website
- NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
- NSTC Research Security Subcommittee Released: NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Disclosure Requirements & Standardization
- Upcoming Trainings & Events
Welcoming New ORI Team Members
Dear Colleagues,
Drexel’s R-1 Carnegie Classification as a “Very High Research Activity” institution was first attained in 2018 and reaffirmed in 2022, with the University improving on the majority of classification metrics. Since 2014 our externally sponsored research expenditures have increased by more than 40 percent, and in the last fiscal year alone, our research community achieved the highest levels of sponsored research expenditures to date, representing a 9 percent increase over the prior year. As a biochemist who first joined Drexel 20 years ago, I could not be prouder of the colleagues and students whose work has elevated our research and innovation enterprise to the levels we see today. And I recognize that to sustain this activity requires a robust research support team. Today, I am thrilled to introduce 13 new team members to the Office of Research & Innovation who will help to support our continued growth. Many of these new colleagues are filling roles that have been vacant for some time, while a few roles have been strategically added to support our growth and the new strategic plan. Please join me in welcoming our new colleagues to the following teams:
Joining the Drexel Applied Innovation team:
Troy joined ORI on Sept 26 to lead the Entrepreneurial Development team, reporting to Vice Provost for Innovation Shintaro Kaido. In this role, he works closely with Drexel Applied Innovation's Intellectual Property & Agreements and Industry Engagement teams to partner with Drexel researchers to move their innovations to market.
Previously, Troy was Director, Commercialization Solutions at the University City Science Center where he led the Science Center's launch of the STEM Founders Fellowship, a 12-month experiential program to provide first generation graduate students and doctoral candidates with hands-on startup experience and support to transform concepts into a business reality. Troy also brings industry expertise from his past leadership roles at DePuy Spine (a Johnson & Johnson Company), Stryker and others. He founded and operated his own consulting firm Keystone Life Sciences, which provided commercialization advisory services. Troy is currently a Health Investment Group Consultant for Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Drexel University, where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering as well as an MBA.
On August 15, Ravi joined the Intellectual Property & Agreements team, reporting to Senior Associate Vice Provost for IP & Agreements Robert McGrath. Ravi works with Drexel innovators to identify new inventions, review them for commercial and intellectual property potential, market technologies and negotiate licenses with commercial partners. In addition, Ravi collaborates closely with members of the ORI team to establish relationships with commercial partners and facilitate research collaborations in association with inventions in the Drexel portfolio.
Ravi joins following the completion of his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he worked on the development of novel engineered materials for both immunotherapy and monitoring of immunotherapy resistance. Ravi developed important commercialization experience as a consultant for a small biotech company and as a research intern for a New York-based investment firm. Additionally, he served as the entrepreneurial lead for a National Science Foundation I-Corps national cohort team and was recognized by his cohort as the top presentation for all participating teams.
Starting in mid-October 2022, Tanvi will join the Intellectual Property & Agreements team, reporting to Senior Associate Vice Provost for IP & Agreements Robert McGrath. Tanvi’s efforts will focus on the commercialization of new inventions developed by Drexel innovators. Her efforts to evaluate the innovations, secure them with intellectual property protection, communication to potential partners and negotiation of licensing agreements will be important steps in their transition from Drexel labs to the marketplace. As a close collaborator with members of the Applied Innovation team and the Grants and Contracts groups in ORI, she will establish new and tighter relationships with commercial partners.
Tanvi received her PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Bioengineering and possesses expertise in cell and tissue engineering. Prior to joining Drexel, she served as Program Manager at the University City Science Center for its QED program, following a stint in a similar capacity at 1st Pitch Life Science-PA after completing her postdoctoral research.
Joining the Research Compliance & Regulatory Affairs team:
Starting on October 31, and reporting to the Executive Vice Provost for Research & Innovation, Cassie will lead our Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs team, which oversee human research protections, animal welfare, research integrity, export controls, research security, and research conflicts of interests.
Cassie brings over 15 years of research regulatory compliance experience in higher education and in health care at institutions including UNC-Chapel Hill and Mayo Clinic, as well as over nine years of leadership experience in research compliance. Over the course of her career, she has implemented best practices, evidence-based initiatives, built collaborative environments for all stakeholders, created new processes, and trained to improve effectiveness. For the past year, she has served as a human research protections regulatory consultant to Drexel, working closely with the ORI team and research community, including during the successful not-for-cause FDA (Food and Drug Administration) audit. She will work remotely from Minnesota. Cassie holds a BS in Health Management from University of Minnesota and is completing an MS in Rural Health.
Lacee joined ORI on September 19 and oversees Drexel’s Research Compliance team, which manages our export control, research conflicts of interest, research security, and research integrity. In this role, she will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Cassie Myers.
Most recently Lacee worked at Georgia Tech (GT) as the Export Control and Trade Empowered Official where she supported the Institute's research mission through compliance monitoring of research plans and activities. She also provided the research community with educational programming and advice on managing research awards and personnel from a compliance perspective. Prior to GT, Lacee worked with UCLA on export control and research compliance matters related to trade agreements, export licenses, research conflicts-of-interest as well intellectual property matters. Lacee has more than a decade of experience working in industry in these same areas. She is a licensed customs broker (DHS/CBP) and a certified customs specialist (NCBFAA). Lacee earned her BS in International Business from the University of North Florida, her MS in International Relations and Management from Webster University and is currently completing her PhD in Public Policy and Administration. She will work remotely from North Carolina.
John joined Drexel on September 19 to manage our Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Cassie Myers.
Most recently, John was the Interim Director and Associate Director for Regulatory Affairs & Compliance in the Office of Human Research Ethics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His team was responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research that involves human subjects and supported and oversaw the work of UNC’s six Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Prior to his seven years at UNC, he was an IRB analyst at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a research associate and project manager at the independent nonprofit research institute, RTI International. John is a certified IRB professional, leader and project manager with more than 20 years of experience in the research setting, including 12 years of direct HRPP and IRB experience. John earned his BA in Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University, is a Certified IRB Professional (CIP), and certified RTI project manager. He will work remotely from South Carolina.
Liz joined Drexel on August 15 to oversee our Animal Welfare team and will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Cassie Myers. The animal welfare team supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including the research community’s IACUC protocol submission and review process, and provides training and post-approval monitoring.
Liz obtained a BS in Marine Science from Stockton University and worked for 17 years at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. She rose from staff scientist to curator to manager of collection and conservation. In this role, she managed a variety of accreditations, developed the animal welfare and wellness policy and framework, co-chaired the animal welfare committee, was a member of the research and animal care committee, implemented new animal record keeping standards and software, developed a five-year conservation strategic plan, and was responsible for liaising with a variety of regulatory bodies whose regulations dictate the aquarium's animal welfare requirements.
Laura joined the Human Research Protections team as an IRB Analyst on September 19 and will report to Executive Director John Roberts.
Laura brings nine years of compliance experience as Senior Compliance Specialist, Health Sciences Institutional Review Board at the University of Missouri, as well as years of experience working in accounting. While at the University of Missouri, she reviewed all submissions to ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations, and performed audits for post-approval monitoring and for-cause purposes. Laura provided education and assistance to investigators seeking to conduct research locally, nationally, and internationally. She informed board members of new policies, regulations, and current events in research, and she has experience with creating, revising, and maintaining standard operating procedures, as well as developing and maintaining an electronic IRB database in collaboration with colleagues and IT. Laura earned her both her BS in Accounting, Management, Business Administration and MBA from Columbia College. She will work remotely from Columbia, MO.
Sherri joined the Human Research Protections team on August 15 and will report to Executive Director John Roberts. She joins the team with over seven years of business-to-business management and service delivery experience for high-profile national and international accounts, bringing a deep commitment and understanding of the importance of regulatory requirements, client services and work ethic.
Sherri was previously National Account Manager and Facilities Coordinator with USM Services, where she was required to learn and actively apply knowledge of regulatory requirements in her daily work, including recording and tracking proposals and certifications of completion, prioritizing timely delivery, and resolving issues. Sherri also brings previous experience as a Crisis Counselor, certified in short-term crisis relief for individuals at Penn State University and in Centre County, PA, where she was responsible for understanding and acting in accordance with HIPPA privacy rules and the American Psychology Association’s ethical code of conduct. She documented client interactions and reviewed client records. She earned her BA in Psychology from Penn State University.
Joining the Research Development team:
On October 3, Charlie will join the Research Development Team as Research Intelligence Analyst and will report to Assistant Vice Provost for Research Development Gwynne Grasberger. He brings six years of experience in research, project management and business analytics to the role.
Most recently, Charlie served as Senior Standards Management Analyst at B Lab where he conducted research, data analysis, and stakeholder interviews to inform minimum standards for B Corp Certification. Prior to this role, Charlie was the Sustainability Verification Analyst, auditing companies in sixteen countries against B Corp Certification requirements. As an undergraduate at Cornell University, he was a Research Assistant in the Department of Information Science, and Teaching Assistant, Spreadsheet Modeling in the Department of Applied Economics and Management. He brings a wealth of experience in technology tools such as advanced Excel, Tableau, Salesforce, SQL, and Python. Charlie earned his BS in Information Science and Applied Economics & Management (double major) at Cornell University.
On October 18, Sarah will join the Research Development Team as Research Graphic Designer and will report to Assistant Vice Provost for Research Development Gwynne Grasberger. In this role, she will provide strategic proposal support for high dollar/reputation-enhancing submissions including scoping and designing figures, graphs, and templates; and designing collateral such as reports, newsletters, data sheets, infographics, and taking photos.
Sarah has over eight years of experience working in educational media, with a variety of clients. As Web Content Producer and Associate Producer at Cultural Media Collaborative, she worked on a range of projects including websites, videos, graphics, event posters, press briefings, and copywriting. Sarah has experience building social media strategies, managing filming, and editing projects. She brings teaching experience in cinematography, film and video, experimental media, and media studies. She is skilled in media platforms, digital applications, data analytics, and film production. Sarah earned her BFA in Film and Video Production from The University of the Arts, and MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute.
Joining the Sponsored Programs team:
On June 21, Sarah joined ORI in this leadership role where she provides strategic and operational oversight of our grants and contracts teams. Working closely with ORI colleagues and academic/administrative stakeholders, she supports the research community in their efforts to secure, manage and execute extramurally funded sponsored programs. She reports to the Executive Vice Provost for Research & Innovation, Aleister Saunders.
Sarah is actively involved in the Drexel 2030 Strategic Plan Implementation, serving as one of the tri-chairs of the Research Administration Initiative team as well as a member of the Focus Area Collaborative Council. She is also a member of the Global Research Working Group. Prior to joining ORI, Sarah was the Director of Research Administration in the Dornsife School of Public Health (DSPH) where she developed and maintained the research administration infrastructure, supervising all pre-award and non-financial post-award functions for DSPH. Prior to joining DSPH, Sarah was a research program administrator supporting the Humanities and Social Science Research community within Drexel’s College of Arts & Sciences, where she managed pre- and post-award processes for nine departments and three centers. In addition to her roles at Drexel, she also worked at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine and the National Museum of Density. Sarah is a graduate of Lehigh University having obtained a BA in English & History, a MEd in Elementary Education and a MA in History.
On October 11, 2022, Sue will join the Office of Sponsored Programs’ Grants team, reporting to Jeri Nutter. Most recently, Sue served as a proposal service administrator at Auburn University where she coordinated collaborative proposals across the university and with other organizations, assisted faculty with proposal preparation, developed budgets, and provided proposal reviews for university and sponsor compliance. In addition, she served on multiple committees on campus to provide support to both faculty and students on research opportunities, internal processes review, and training on funders and solicitation types. In addition, Sue brings over 10 years of research administration experience in both higher education and hospital settings with a wealth of understanding on research administration, networking, relationship building, professional development, and communication. She is a current member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and serves as a Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee for the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP). She is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and earned a BA in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University.
J.P. Morgan Corporate Quick Pay
J.P. Morgan Corporate Quick Pay is an electronic payment platform that pays research study participants by using their email address or mobile phone #. Secure electronic payments are sent by J.P. Morgan to research study participants. Any Drexel PI can request access to utilize Corporate Quick Pay to pay their research study participants. (Participants need to have a bank account and be a U.S. Citizen.)
Anyone wishing to learn more about using Quick Pay can contact Jennifer Reed-Hack at jr375@drexel.edu.
JP Morgan Quick Pay steps for PI and Department [PDF]
JP Morgan Chase Corp Quick Pay SOP [DOC]
Searching for Project and Programmatic Funding?
Access and explore our funding search tools:
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Questions? Email researchdevelopment@drexel.edu.
New Instrument Acquisitions in the Materials Characterization Core
In July, we took delivery of a new state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope (SEM) that is now installed in the Materials Characterization Core (MCC). The nearly $900K SEM was acquired through a successful NSF Major Research Instrument proposal led by Prof. Christopher Li (MSE) along with co-investigators Lin Han (Biomed), Craig Johnson (ORI/MCC), Vibha Kalra (CBE) and Marina Potapova (BEES/ANS). Unique features of the SEM will enable in situ experiments where samples are imaged while also being heated, cooled, deformed, or electrically biased. The instrument will advance research in many disciplines across the University ranging from materials development for next-generation batteries to the study of rare samples from the historic collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences. The new instrument is being brought online presently under the leadership of Dr. Kate Vanderburgh (MCC) and will be made available for use in the coming months. You can follow the installation and see images from the new microscope on the MCC Instagram @drexelmcc.
In August, we received word that another NSF Major Research Instrument grant was awarded that will place a new high-solution 3D X-ray tomography microscope (also known as microCT or nanoCT) in the Materials Characterization Core early next year. The proposal was led by Prof. Antonios Kontsos (MEM) along with co-investigators Antonios Zavaliangos (MSE), Kara Spiller (Biomed), Jocelyn Sessa (BEES/ANS), and Craig Johnson (ORI/MCC). The nanoCT works like a CAT scan machine used for medical imaging in that it takes X-ray images of a sample from many different angles and combines those images into a 3D image of the internal structure of the sample. However, the nanoCT has orders of magnitude higher resolution than a typical CAT scan device and is used to look at nanoscale features in smaller volumes (and non-living materials). Like the SEM, the nanoCT will support a broad spectrum of research relying on accurate 3D characterization novel additive manufactured materials critical for aerospace, automotive, defense and medical applications, cell structures and tissues used in immune system, tissue repair and bioengineering research, pharmaceutical materials, materials for energy applications including novel batteries and energy storage devices, and natural materials and organisms used in climate and earth sciences research. The instrument will be one of only a small number of similarly powerful systems across the country and raise the profile of Drexel and the MCC as a regional resource for advanced instrumentation.
Facilities & Administration Cost Recovery: Explained
Did you know that, in contrast to tuition, Drexel’s F&A cost recovery is not revenue but a repayment of costs already sustained?
Every sponsored project/program has both Direct and Indirect costs.
The federal government has established what costs may be charged as direct costs and what costs are considered included in indirect costs.
Direct costs are those costs that can be identified specifically with a particular sponsored project, instruction, other sponsored activity or other institutional activity relatively easily with a high degree of accuracy.
The terms “Facilities & Administrative Costs," "F&A costs" "Indirect Costs," “IDCs” and "overhead" are often used interchangeably. The F&A (Facilities & Administrative) rate agreement is set by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
F&A cost recovery is a reimbursement of expenditures to cover some portion of the Indirect (F&A) costs incurred as a function of completing a research award.
A comprehensive definition of Direct and Indirect (F&A) costs be found at the U.S. Government Publishing Office website, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Uniform Guidance).
CFR §200.413 Direct costs.
CFR §200.414 Indirect (F&A) costs.
Questions? Email researchdevelopment@drexel.edu.
Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Request for Proposals
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) established the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program to leverage the internationally acclaimed science and engineering talent and discovery capacity of Pennsylvania’s institutions of higher education to ensure that Pennsylvania remains a national and international leader in manufacturing and achieves the full economic potential for high-paying manufacturing jobs.
A main component of the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program is the PA Manufacturing Fellows Initiative (PMFI). This initiative supports manufacturing research collaborations between accredited PA colleges/universities and PA manufacturers. The goal of the program is to enable these institutions to seamlessly bring their capabilities to bear to support industrial innovation and position the Commonwealth at the forefront of the next wave of manufacturing.
DCED began soliciting proposals September 12, 2022 and will accept through November 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm from faculty Principal Investigators (PI) at any accredited PA college/university for projects that fit within the Innovation Program mission and program guidelines. In this cycle, approximately $1,900,000 may be made available for research projects.
A faculty member may only submit one proposal as the PI but may serve as a Co-PI on other proposals.
Proposals must include a PA industry partner. Please note that companies may serve as project partners, but they may not receive state funding.
Submission guidelines and details on the program
Review previously funded projects, including those submitted by Drexel faculty
Questions? Email researchdevelopment@drexel.edu
Drexel to Join NSF's Innovation Network Regional Hub Led by Princeton
Drexel University has been tapped to join the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps, a network of universities focused on nurturing researchers as they translate their innovative work for commercial viability. As a partner institution of the I-Corps Hub Northeast Region led by Princeton University, Drexel will share its deep expertise in experiential learning and entrepreneurial training with faculty, staff and students throughout the region.
As a member of the I-Corps, Drexel will receive $600,000 over four years to provide experiential training focused on entrepreneurship to participating teams, including faculty, staff and graduate students working in science and engineering fields.
Read About Drexel Joining NSF Innovation Hub
Current or prior NSF funding is not required to participate in I-Corps.
Drexel faculty, staff and graduate students can learn more about the program at https://icorpsnortheasthub.org/ or by contacting Caroline Schauer (cls52@drexel.edu) or Shintaro Kaido (sk3434@drexel.edu).
Issuance of NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1)
The NSF has announced that a revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) has been issued.
The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023. Significant changes include:
- Revisions to incorporate Research.gov as the replacement for FastLane for proposal preparation and submission.
- Information about the use of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and the BAA Management System (BAAM).
- Revisions to the certification for Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) for proposals submitted on or after July 31, 2023, which expands the training to faculty and other senior personnel as well as requires specific training mandated by the America COMPETES Act, as amended.
- Use of Concept Outlines as a submission type and the Program Suitability and Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT).
- Requirement for proposers to provide a certification regarding Safe and Inclusive Working Environments for Off-Campus and Off-Site Research.
- Revisions to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support formats to include certifications from the individual (as required by the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 223) regarding information being accurate, current, and complete.
- Requirement for NSF program officers to request updated Current and Pending Support information prior to making a funding recommendation, in accordance with the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance.
- Requirements for use of SciENcv for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support documents.
- Implementation of Build America, Buy America statutes.
New sections on Research Security and Scientific Integrity.
You are encouraged to review the by-chapter summary of changes provided in the Introduction section of the PAPPG.
NSF will present information about these changes at the upcoming NSF Grants Conference as part of the Proposal and Award Policy Update session on November 17th. Additional information and no-cost registration are available at: https://nsfpolicyoutreach.com/22-grants-conference/.
While this version of the PAPPG becomes effective on January 30, 2023, in the interim, the guidelines contained in the current PAPPG (NSF 22-1) continue to apply.
If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the DIAS/Policy Office at policy@nsf.gov.
NSF Programs to Stop Accepting Proposals via FastLane Website
The FastLane website (fastlane.nsf.gov) is scheduled to be removed as a submission option for NSF funding opportunities in January 2023. Some programs in NSF’s Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate have already stopped accepting proposals through FastLane, and others will stop accepting them over the remainder of 2022.
The transition from the FastLane website to Research.gov and Grants.gov is part of NSF’s ongoing information technology modernization efforts. Since NSF’s update on Research.gov implementation in September 2020, NSF has been gradually removing FastLane as a submission option in program solicitations and descriptions.
Please consult the tables in this document [PDF] for additional information about the transition to Research.gov, including dates throughout the summer and fall when some programs will stop accepting proposals through FastLane. You can also check program web pages for information about which submission methods are accepted by each program and contact the program officers listed on those pages or email rgov@nsf.gov with any questions.
For tutorials and guidance on how to use Research.gov please visit the Research.gov proposal preparation and submission resources site.
NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
Effective January 25, 2023, NIH’s new Data Management and Sharing Policy will go into effect to promote the sharing of scientific data. Under the new policy, investigators and their institutions will:
- Plan and budget for the managing and sharing of data
- Submit a Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Plan for review when applying for funding
- Comply with the approved DMS plan
- Plan becomes a term & condition of the award.
In preparation for the policy rollout, NIH is offering webinars as well as a website with updates. Check out the following website for more information: https://sharing.nih.gov/.
NSTC Research Security Subcommittee Released: NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Disclosure Requirements & Standardization
Public comment on NSPM-33 hit the federal register last month.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to serve as steward for these common forms as well as for posting and maintenance of the table entitled, NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Pre- and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
As the federal agencies attempt to harmonize, this is your opportunity to review and provide feedback during the public comment period.
Comments are requested on:
(a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
"For Comment" Documents
a. A common Biographical Sketch form [PDF], including data elements and associated instructions;
b. A common Current and Pending (Other) Support form [PDF], including data elements and associated instructions; and
c. An excel spreadsheet that summarizes all the data elements [XLSX], as well as their data attributes.
Written comments on the notice must be received by October 31, 2022 to be considered.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Virtual NIH Grants Conference & PreCon Events
August 2022 – February 2023
Register to attend monthly pre-conference deep dive webinars as well as the annual conference (February 2023). If you are new to NIH proposals and awards or would like to learn more about specific aspects of NIH, make sure to attend. The conference is open to all: faculty, researchers, research administrators, post-docs, trainees, project staff, and more.
Register at: https://grants.nih.gov/learning-center/conference
SRA International Annual Meeting
October 31 – November 4, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada
The 2022 Annual Meeting will bring together research administrators from around the world to explore the theme, “Leading Change, Inspiring Excellence”, and will feature subject matter experts from industry, government, health care organizations, non-profits, and institutions of higher education. It will be a diverse, innovative program for those new to the profession, mid-career research administrators, and high-level decision-makers. For more information and to register: https://www.sraannualmeeting.org/2022/index.cfm
NCURA Region 2 Regional Meeting
November 6-9, 2022
Wilmington, DE
Join fellow research administrators from Delaware, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia at Region 2’s first in-person regional meeting since the pandemic. Attend the conference and Wednesday workshop to keep abreast on the latest information in research administration. Education, professional development, and networking opportunities will make this a perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow peers. For more information and to register: https://www.ncuraregion2.org/2022-regional-meeting