Call for Nominations - Research Faculty Awards

Nominations are sought for three awards established to recognize the important role the Research Faculty play in the intellectual life and work of the University. Award categories are Collegiate Research Professorship, Research Faculty Achievement Award and Research Faculty Recognition Award. Nominations are due by February 20, 2012.

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Compliance Resource Center established

This new website provides a comprehensive overview of the full range of legislative and regulatory compliance obligations that affect activities across the institution, including a section on research.

Data Management Plans Required

National Science Foundation now mandates a data sharing plan in all proposals :: Read more on Data Management

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Distinguished Research Administrators Awards

2011 awardees
Scott Stanfill                Lynn Cook

2012 Nominations due February 24

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Responsible Conduct of Research

UM has created a website that focuses on responsible conduct issues and resources. See it at: http://www.scholarlyintegrity.umich.edu/

Since January 2010, the University of Michigan has been certifying to the National Science Foundation our compliance with NSF's implementation of Section 7009 of the America COMPETES Act, which addresses education in responsible conduct of research for students involved in NSF research projects.
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Know How to Ship Hazardous Materials Safely!

Dry ice presents hazards in shipping. UM OSEH provides training in the packaging, marking, labeling and shipping of biologic materials in dry ice. Improper packaging and labeling may delay shipments or put shippers and the labs receiving the materials at risk of explosion, suffocation or skin burns. Anyone shipping such items must be trained or face substantial sanctions from the federal government.

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eResearch Proposal Management

eRPM Training Options

New classes added regularly. | Register | Tips & Tricks

eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) Tips & Tricks
-- Designed to help you use the eRPM system.

Innovate!

The "Innovate!" website has been launched as a refreshed version of the innovation economy site that has existed for the last 18 months. The new site also features a series of vignettes on faculty and student innovators and entrepreneurs.

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