November 2015 Newsletter
Exploring Digital Scholarship Data, Text and Tools
The Scholars Commons and Office of Digital Research and Scholarship are pleased to invite you to join us for a symposium: Exploring Digital Scholarship: Data, Text and Tools. It will be held in Strozier Libraries' Scholars Commons on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please RSVP!
The symposium will serve dual purposes: 1) to introduce University Libraries' newly established Office of Digital Research and Scholarship, and 2) to invite the FSU community to begin engaging with digital scholarship as a collaborative, campus-wide research practice.
We are also pleased to host Mark Newton, interim director of Columbia University's Center for Digital Research and Scholarship as our speaker and guest of honor.
Refreshments will be provided.
Two New Webinars for NIH R01 Grant Applicants and Administrators
The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) is hosting two new webinars in November 2015. These webinars are designed to give participants useful insights into the National Institutes of Health application submission and peer review processes.
The first webinar is called “Meet the Experts in NIH Peer Review for University Research Administrators”and will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. The second is titled, “Meet the Experts in NIH Peer Review for R01 Grant Applicants” and will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. To register for these webinars, please visit: http://public.csr.nih.gov/Pages/csrwebinar.aspx
Book Publishing Workshop Set for December 10
You have done your research and are ready to publish a book…but how do you do that? The Office of Proposal Development will host a Book Publishing workshop on Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. -4:30 p.m. in The Globe — room 2600. The goal of the workshop is to help faculty navigate publishing their own research into books.
Three faculty members representing Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences and STEM disciplines, who have published extensively, will share their methods and expertise on getting their books published. Devin Soper from FSU Libraries will also be on the panel to discuss the role of digital publishing. Please come with any questions you may have. For more information about this workshop, and to register, please visit the workshop page.
Proposal Writing Retreat
The Office of Faculty Recognition hosts monthly proposal writing retreats for faculty in all disciplines. The retreat is an opportunity for faculty members to sit in a quiet space with other faculty while working on proposals to stay focused on their grant writing.
The last writing session for the fall semester will be Nov. 20, from 8a.m.—noon in the Norwood Room of Strozier Library. Please contact Stephen McElroy (smcelroy@fsu.edu) with any questions.
Funding for High Risk/High Reward Research, also Ocean Science Research
Earlier this month, the State University System of Florida held a federal agency workshop in Washington, DC. This was a two day workshop that had a different focus each day. Day one focused on high-risk, high-reward research, while day two targeted the different federal agencies whose research priorities are in the ocean sciences.
The PowerPoints provided gave a good overview of current programs, as well as how to work with particular agencies. This information is now available and is posted at: http://www.flbog.edu/aboutsus/federal-workshop.php. If you would like additional information on this workshop, please contact Beth Hodges in the Office of Proposal Development.
Stay Up to Date with FSU Research News
Did you hear about the work Tim Cross is doing at the MagLab to help figure out the flu virus? What about Jose Mendoza-Cortes’ progress in creating an artificial material that can mimic photosynthesis? These and many, many more stories await you at http://news.fsu.edu/, the main source of news at FSU.
And if you are on Twitter, why not jump on and follow @FSUResearch while you are at it? There’s lots of great research-related information being shared daily to help keep you in the know.
Library Workshops
The Florida State University Libraries are offering workshops related to academic publishing, data services, digital projects, and researcher development. They also provide support, infrastructure and consulting on technology-focused research. Visit https://www.lib.fsu.edu/scholars-commons/workshops for more details.
Information about NSF's Public Access Policy, Pilot, and How You Can Help
With the release of the public access plan, Today’s Data, Tomorrow’s Discoveries, the National Science Foundation (NSF) continues its commitment to expand public access to the results of its funded research. In accordance with its stated plan, NSF will make the published results of federally funded research freely available to the public within one year of publication. This NSF requirement will apply to new awards resulting from proposals submitted, or due, on or after Jan. 25, 2016, which will be the effective date of the updated Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
More information is provided below on NSF’s Public Access solution, the planned pilot of the publications repository and how you can help.
About Public Access
NSF’s Public Access plan (NSF 15-52) describes a set of steps that meet the policy objectives set forth in the Feb. 22, 2013 memorandum issued by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research. These include making copies of articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and juried conference papers resulting from NSF awards available to the public free of charge no more than 12 months after initial publication. The NSF Public Access Repository (NSF-PAR) provides mechanisms that enable NSF-funded investigators to meet this deposit requirement for publications and to include the relevant information in their project reports. NSF-PAR also provides search mechanisms to enable the public to find and use these articles and papers. (Note: the existing NSF Data Management requirement specified in the Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II.C.2.j remains unchanged.)
About the Pilot
In order to gain early feedback on NSF’s Public Access solution for publications, NSF will begin a pilot following release of the “Beta” version of the NSF Public Access Repository (NSF-PAR) in December/January 2015. The pilot will provide NSF with early feedback from the research community to evaluate the NSF Public Access solution from both the public’s perspective and from that of the Principal Investigator (PIs) and co-PI(s).
Who can participate in the Pilot?
PIs or co-PIs from any active or closed awards from NSF are encouraged to participate in the pilot provided they know their Research.gov/FastLane credentials and have a copy of the published journal or juried conference paper. Additionally, NSF will reach out to select PIs/co-PIs with recent awards to elicit volunteers for an enhanced pilot. These PIs/co-PIs will be asked to use NSF-PAR and several new project reporting features during the period of the pilot.
How you can help
As we approach the “Beta” launch, we would appreciate your assistance in encouraging PIs/co-PIs to begin voluntarily depositing publications in NSF-PAR starting in December/January 2015. Detailed instructions on how to deposit publications in NSF-PAR will be available on Research.gov.
For more information on Public Access, please see the Public Access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you have any questions about the upcoming Public Access pilot, please feel free to reach out by emailing nsf-par@nsf.gov.
Export Controls Compliance
Florida State University is committed to compliance with federal laws and regulations governing exports. Ensuring such compliance is consistent with the university's open academic environment that fosters intellectual creativity, freedom to carry out research in an unrestricted manner, and the open dissemination of research results. All activities undertaken by our university community, including research activities, must comply with the export control regulations and university policies, procedures, and standards. The overarching goal of these regulations is to prevent the disclosure or transfer of controlled information to a foreign national without proper Federal authorization.
The U.S. export control laws and associated regulations govern:
- The release of technology, technical data, software, and information to foreign nationals within or outside the U.S.;
- The furnishing of defense services (including training) to foreign nationals within or outside the U.S.;
- The shipment or other transmission of items or defense articles outside the United States; and
- The ability to transact with certain individuals, entities, and countries.
It is the responsibility of university faculty, staff and administration to be aware of the export control requirements under the regulations. The Office of Research provides tools, resources, and guidance on export control regulations and how to implement measures to ensure that projects or activities comply with these regulations. FSU's Export Control Policy and Compliance Program Plan, as well as links to additional resources, are published at http://www.research.fsu.edu/research-compliance/export-controls.
Questions about export controls may be addressed to Diana Key, Director of Research Compliance Programs, at dkey@fsu.edu or (850) 644-8648.
Council on Research & Creativity updates
Planning Grant proposals for the fall 2015 round were due Oct.1; funding decisions will be made mid-November.
Small Grant Proposals for the fall 2015 round were due Oct. 12; funding decisions will be made mid-November.
Multidisciplinary Support proposals were due on Oct. 21; funding decisions will be made mid-December.
Equipment and Infrastructure Enhancement Grant proposals for the fall 2015 were due on Oct. 30; funding decisions will be made mid-December.
First Year Assistant Professor proposals (including Director/Chair/Dean approvals) are due by Nov. 9, 11:59 p.m. The Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found at http://www.research.fsu.edu/research-offices/opd/crc/programs/fyap/.
Committee on Faculty Research Support proposals (including Director/Chair/Dean approvals) are due on Nov. 23, 11:59 p.m. The Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found at http://www.research.fsu.edu/research-offices/opd/crc/programs/cofrs/.
Faculty members intending to submit a proposal to any of the CRC programs are advised to carefully read in detail the various RFPs at http://www.research.fsu.edu/research-offices/opd/crc/programs/cofrs/.
Video Tutorials: CRC Submissions Portal
The CRC is creating video tutorials to assist faculty with new CRC Submissions Portal. Our first video, CRC Submissions Portal Overview (http://research.fsu.edu/research-offices/opd/crc/crc-submissions-portal-tutorials/), is currently available on the CRC website and within the CRC Submissions Portal. Please visit these webpages for new tutorial updates, as well as, check for announcements in the Office of Research newsletter.
Changes in NIH & AHRQ Application Policies, Instructions and Forms
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) have announced several changes in their application processes. Please see the list below for details.
- NIH & AHRQ Announce Upcoming Changes to Policies, Instructions and Forms for 2016 Grant Applications
(NOT-OD-16-004) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - NIH Announces Upcoming Changes to Post-Award Forms and Instructions
(NOT-OD-16-005) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Simplification of the Vertebrate Animals Section of NIH Grant Applications and Contract Proposals
(NOT-OD-16-006) National Institutes of Health - NIH & AHRQ Announce Transition to New Research Training Table Formats for 2016 and Upcoming Release of the xTRACT System
(NOT-OD-16-007) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - NIH & AHRQ Announce New Form for PHS Awarding Component and Peer Review Requests
(NOT-OD-16-008) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - NIH & AHRQ Change Font Guidelines for Applications to Due Dates On or After May 25, 2016
(NOT-OD-16-009) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Inclusion of Children in Clinical Research: Change in NIH Definition
(NOT-OD-16-010) National Institutes of Health - Implementing Rigor and Transparency in NIH & AHRQ Research Grant Applications
(NOT-OD-16-011) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Implementing Rigor and Transparency in NIH & AHRQ Career Development Award Applications
(NOT-OD-16-012) National Institutes of Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that a revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 16-1) has been issued.
The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 25, 2016. Significant changes include:
- Enforcement of 5 p.m. submitter’s local time across all NSF funding opportunities;
- Implementation of NSF’s Public Access Policy;
- Submission of proposal certifications by the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) concurrently with proposal submission;
- NSF’s implementation of the U.S. Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences on Dual Use Research of Concern;
- Provision of Collaborators and Other Affiliations information as a new single-copy document, instead of as part of the Biographical Sketch;
- Submission of Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending Support separately for each senior personnel;
- Electronic signature and submission of notifications and requests by the AOR only;
- Revision of timeframe for submission of final project reports, project outcomes reports and financial closure of awards to 120 days after the award end date; and
- Numerous clarifications throughout the document.
Given the number of important revisions, the community is strongly encouraged to review the by-chapter summary of changes provided in the Introduction section of the PAPPG.
While this version of the PAPPG becomes effective on Jan.25, 2016, in the interim, the guidelines contained in the current PAPPG (NSF 15-1) continue to apply. NSF will ensure that the current version of the PAPPG remains on the NSF website, with a notation to proposers that specifies when the new PAPPG (including a link to the new Guide) will become effective.
Any questions regarding these changes should be directed to the Policy Office at policy@nsf.gov.
Limited Submissions
In Limited Submission Programs, the sponsor restricts the number of applications or proposals a campus can submit to the agency. The guidelines for these programs require institutions to screen pre-proposals or nominations to determine which applications will be submitted for competition. Generally, institutions are allowed to submit one or two proposals or nominations to the sponsor.
The Office of Research has a Limited Submission site that provides faculty with a listing of upcoming opportunities, along with the internal and external deadline dates. You can also submit your internal request from this site. If you are viewing a solicitation that allows a limited number of submissions, please visit the limited submission site to determine internal deadline date.
Washington Update
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Funding Opportunities
Please click here to access some of the latest funding opportunities available for the arts, humanities, social sciences, STEM disciplines and medicine.
FSU Awards Report
A monthly awards report is available online. This report will allow interested faculty, staff and others, to learn more about who has been recently awarded research grants. Access the latest report here.
New Faces in the Office of Research
Three new team members have recently joined the Office of Research family. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome.
Alexandria Watson
The next time you visit the FSU Research Foundation, say hi to Alexandria, an OPS student who will be performing day-to-day clerical and accounting functions for the foundation. She is currently pursuing her degree in accounting with aspirations of becoming a CPA.
Michelle Francis
Say hi to Michelle, who has joined the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) as a Program Coordinator. Michelle will serve as adviser to the OVPR and be responsible for planning and overseeing the operational and administrative activities necessary to provide pre and post award support for an assigned group of PIs and their research teams.
Jessica Jordan
The FSU Research Foundation has added Jessica as its newest Accounting Representative. She will perform day-to-day accounting functions for the foundation. Jessica brings valuable accounts payable experience to the foundation, including two years of experience at Florida State University.