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Strengthen Your Grant Writing Skills

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Enhance your grant writing skills with the Essentials of Grant Proposal Development Training available through CITI Program.  MSU faculty, staff, and students can access this self-paced, online training at no cost. This course provides a comprehensive overview of grant proposal development, guiding participants through key modules, including:

  • An Introduction to Grants
  • Getting Started in Grant Writing
  • Finding and Selecting Funding Opportunities
  • Crafting a Proposal Development Plan
  • Creating the Proposal Narrative
  • Tables, Forms, and Documents
  • Preparing the Budget and Budget Justification
  • Understanding the Proposal Review Process

These modules are designed to guide you through the grant writing process with in-depth instructions including videos, exercises, resources, and examples.

Check it out now!

Contact us with questions, we’re happy to help!

Join us for Office Hours!

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The ORA and Grants Accounting will have Office Hours on Friday, April 4th, from 1:00 to 2:00 in Carrington 312.

Bring your proposal/pre-award questions for Janene George.

Bring your financial/post-award questions for Paul Essel.

If you don’t have questions, drop by to say hello.  We would love to see you face to face!  All departments are welcome!

NIH R15 Webinar-CANCELLED

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***At the present time, all NIH-sponsored meetings are cancelled***

 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) R15 program is aimed at enhancing research capacity at institutions that traditionally receive limited NIH support. These grants not only provide critical funding for impactful research but also create opportunities for students to engage in meaningful biomedical research activities. By doing so, they contribute to the growth of research infrastructure and talent at participating institutions.

To help researchers and institutions navigate the R15 application process, NIH is hosting a complementary webinar on January 30, 2025. This session will cover:

  • An overview of the two NIH R15 programs
      • AREA: Academic Research Enhancement Award for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions
      • REAP: Research Enhancement Award Program for Health Professional and Graduate Schools
  • Detailed guidance on eligibility requirements
  • Step-by-step instructions on the application process
  • Insights into review criteria

Participants will also have the chance to engage in a live Q&A session with a panel of NIH experts.

Register here

University Closure

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The University will be closed for holiday break from December 23rd through January 5th.

We will reopen Monday, January 6th.

Important Note:

Proposals with deadlines during this closure or on January 6th, 7th, or 8th must be submitted to ORA  no later than  the morning of Wednesday, December 18th.  Please reach out to your Research Administration Specialist for assistance.

Who signs this document?

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Frequently, people wonder who is responsible for signing a particular document. The answer is not straightforward and depends on the type of document.

If the document in question is a proposal for external funding, a grant, or an externally-funded contract, it is the responsibility of our office to sign it. Specifically, the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) is the person or persons authorized by the University’s Board of Governors to sign these types of documents.

The AOR for the University is the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships or their delegate and signature is obtained through ORA.

If you are unsure about who should sign a document, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Meet Our Growing Team: A Closer Look at the Faces Behind the Grant Administration Office

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We are pleased to introduce Amanda Hay and Adam Niesen, the two newest members of our team. We are excited to have them aboard and look forward to the contributions they will make to our office.

Amanda is working on post-award contractual matters and Adam with compliance areas such as IACUC and IRB.  Their expertise in these areas will be invaluable to our office and the researchers we support. We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to working with them.

With the help of Amanda and Adam, Shannon and Janene will be able to focus on funding searches, proposal development and submission, and outreach and training for the current faculty and staff.  Our hope is to create a more proactive and collaborative pre-award process.

Shannon Ailor’s areas across campus include COB, COE, EVP, MCHHS, PRES and PROV

Janene Proctor’s areas across campus include CNAS, DCOAG, LIB, OIE and RCASH

Along with continuing a fine job with her acting Director duties, Marina Loveland currently works with the following areas across campus:  ADMIN, CAR, CGP, GRAD, INFO, SA and West Plains

We appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication to our office’s success.

Come visit our website for our contact information.  https://ora.missouristate.edu/contact.htm

 

Welcome to Focus on Research Administration, our new Research Administration Blog!

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new blog dedicated to focusing on research administration. Whether you are experienced in obtaining external funding or just beginning your journey, our blog aims to be your go-to resource for valuable insights, updates, and best practices.

Research administration involves a multitude of complex tasks, from grant proposal  and budget development to compliance management. With this blog, we aim to:

  1. **Educate and Inform**: Stay updated on the latest trends, regulations, and news in the field of research administration. We’ll provide you with informative articles, guides, and analysis to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape.

 

  1. **Share Expertise**: Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of seasoned professionals. Our contributors will include experienced practitioners, researchers, and leaders who are passionate about sharing their insights.

 

  1. **Offer Practical Tips**: Find practical tips, tools, and resources that can contribute to the success of your projects.

Our office is here to support your efforts and provide you with the resources you need to excel in obtaining external funding and ensuring research compliance.

Please feel free to subscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date with the latest information in the world of research administration. If you have specific topics you’d like us to cover, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at researchadministration@missouristate.edu.

Thank you for being part of our research community. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you.