1. New MDE Grants Management System, SERVS, Now in Place
SERVS is the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) new centralized grants management system. Users can find and apply for competitive, formula, and single source grant opportunities at this site. Access to this new system is restricted. If you are considering submitting a proposal to the MDE, Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) recommends that users sign up now for access. One of the steps to gain access to the system requires users to download and complete a form which SPA approves and submits to MDE. Step by step instructions are posted at http://www.ospa.umn.edu/documents/SERVShelp-10-16-09.pdf.
2. IRB HIPAA Reminder
As of September 1, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) added an additional component to the continuing review process in order to meet current regulations. At continuing review, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) requires the most current version of the HIPAA Authorization forms. Please ensure the HIPAA Authorization form is submitted electronically with your consent and assent forms to avoid any delays in approval. The most current HIPAA forms can be found on the IRB at http://cflegacy.research.umn.edu/irb/guidance/hipaa/hipaaforms.cfm.
3. Suggested Research Strategies for Communities
The National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center (NCAI PRC) has recently published two papers about research regulation policies and practices. The papers suggest research strategies communities can use to maximize benefits and minimize potential harms.
Policy and Practice Considerations describes different ways to institutionalize research regulation in communities. It reviews legal basis for tribal regulation of research, explores review board structures, discusses jurisdictional issues, and includes methods for enforcing community research review decisions.
A Guide to Reviewing Research Studies provides a detailed discussion of each stage of research review from study proposals to publications, and serves as a guide for communities to consult in the review process. The paper describes components that should be included and includes issues communities may wish to consider when reviewing.
For more information visit www.research.umn.edu/irb.
4. Grants.gov Questions
SPA has several ways to help you find the answer to your Grants.gov questions. First try the Grants.gov helpline at 612.624.8989 or grants.gov@umn.edu. This helpline option is staffed by knowledgeable professionals who are glad to assist you with your questions. Another source of information is your Grant Administrator.
5. What Does SPA Do?
Is this a question you field in your department? SPA offers customized presentations for departments to cover the role of SPA and answer any questions members of your group may have. Send an e-mail to
ersstraining@umn.edu for more information.
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Funding Opportunities and Program Announcements
- For details about Stimulus Bill funding opportunities and news, visit http://www.research.umn.edu/stimulus.html.
Recent announcements include:
- Bureau of Land Management is offering a Land Management and Conservation Program Internship. Refer to FOA BLM-CA-RFA-10-0001 on Grants.gov Web site.
Deadline: November 20, 2009
- NIH Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites applications for large projects in comparative effectiveness aimed at generating new knowledge to help inform decision making in priority areas of clinical care. Deadline: December 16, 2009
- U.S. Geological Survey offers funds for the collection and processing of high resolution elevation data and orthoimagery.
Deadline: December 1, 2009
- The Prof. Rahamimoff Travel Grants Program is focused on PhD students and Post-Doc fellows doing research that requires facilities or expertise not available in their home countries. For details, visit http://www.bsf.org.il/bsfpublic/DefaultPage1.aspx?PageId=25&innerTextID=25.
Deadline: December 17, 2009
- Funding Opportunities in the Environment
The Institute on the Environment offers
a summary of public and private funding opportunities for environmental work and scholarship, updated biweekly. For details, visit http://www.environment.umn.edu/research/FundingOpportunities.pdf.
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