1. Research & Technology Transfer
New Faculty Orientation
August 12, 2013

2. Welcome to ASU!
Researchers at Arkansas State are at the forefront of posing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging questions facing today’s society. From high performance computing platforms to plant-based bioproduction to cultural heritage projects, ASU continues to make the world a better place.

3. Overview of Research Administration
People
Who does what and where are they?
Systems
What is in place and how does it work?
Developmental Activities at ASU
What is available and how do I utilize it?

4. Overview of Research Administration

5. Overview of Research Administration

6. Office of Research & Tech Transfer (ORTT)
We are the “pre-awards” office for ASU.
We assist with the preparation, submission,
and tracking of all proposals. We also negotiate
all award contracts.
All external funding requests must be submitted through our office. We are the official point of contact for ASU.
It’s never too early to contact our office. Call or Cheryl, Carla or Rebekah to assist you with your proposal preparation and submission.

7. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Cheryl Dison, MPA
Director of Research Development
Location: 6th Floor Library

8. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Carla Borden
Research Development Specialist
Business, Communication, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nursing & Health Professions, University College
Location: 6th Floor Library

9. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Rebekah Craig, MPH
Research Development Specialist
Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Agriculture, Engineering, Sciences & Mathematics
Location: 6th Floor Library

10. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Latonya Tidwell
Research Program Coordinator
Location: 6th Floor Library

11. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Kimberly Marshall, MPA
Director of Research Compliance
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Radiation & Laser Safety Committee (RSC)
Laboratory Safety Training
Export Control
Location: 6th Floor Library

12. Office of Research & Tech Transfer
Brian Rogers, Esq.
Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Manager
Location: 6th Floor Library

13. ASU Grant Proposal Process
Departmental/College Pre-approval
Contact ORTT
Prepare the Proposal
Route Proposal through the Cayuse Approval Chain
Submission
Award Notification
Hand-off Meeting
Award Setup-Sponsored Programs Accounting

14. ASU Grant Proposal Process
We (ORTT) can help :
review the solicitation
ensure eligibility
examine basic requirements, etc.
Early communication also helps us:
manage work flow
properly review the proposal and budget
leaves time for questions, errors, etc.
Should be done when/immediately after you contact your supervisors!

15. And the Winner is… YOU!
AWARD RECEIVED

16. Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA)
Nikki Turner, Director x2788)
Jenny Estes x8289)
Sciences & Mathematics
Whitney Lumpkin x4027)
ABI, Business, Delta Heritage, Engineering, Finance & Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences, Museum, Nursing & Health Professions, Student Affairs, University College
Jessica Daniels ( x2448)
Academic Affairs, Agriculture, VP Research, Communications, Education,
Fine Arts
Chelsea Gambill, Account Technician x2400)

17. Desperately Seeking… Professional Development Student Opportunities
Internal Funding

18. Research Development Programs
Professional Development Workshops at ASU
Institute for Research Development
MEASURE Magazine
STATE
Student Undergraduate Research
Fellowship (SURF) Match & Internal
Awards
Undergraduate Student Travel Awards
Graduate Student Travel Awards (Graduate School)

19. Internal Funding Opportunities
Faculty Research Awards Committee (FRAC)
Shared Governance Committee – one faculty rep from each academic college
Advisory for four faculty opportunities:
Compensated Leave (October)
Faculty Development Endowment Fund (October & February)
Faculty Reassignment (February)
Faculty Research Fund (February)

20. Compensated Leave
Compensated leave may be granted for research, writing, other professional creative activities, graduate study leading to advanced degrees, travel for study/research, retraining tenured faculty members who teach in programs being phased out, or for further study to upgrade specific program(s).
Six academic years of service must be completed for traditional (research, writing, creative activities) sabbatical eligibility.
Fall Competition
Submit proposals to ORTT

21. Faculty Development Endowment
Lane: international travel up to $1000
Deutsch: domestic travel and other activities up to $500
Contingent upon health of stock market
Applicant has not received an award from the fund for 3 years
Fall and Spring Competition
Submit proposals to ORTT

22. Faculty Reassigned Time
Semesters of reassigned time provided by Office of Research & Technology Transfer (ORTT)
Spring Competition
Submit proposals to ORTT
Fall, Spring, or full year

23. Faculty Research Award
$40,000 provided from E&G
Seed money for larger grants
Used to expand scholarly activity
Only one proposal per PI
Encouraged to include students in proposal
Consult with your college faculty representative
Spring competition for next fiscal year
Submit proposals to ORTT

24. Summary Contact ORTT for: All grant proposal submissions Compliance
Intellectual Property
Proposal Development Opportunities
FRAC funding opportunities

25. Questions? Thank you! Cheryl Dison Director of Research Development
Office of Research & Technology Transfer