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September 2011 - Volume 7, Issue 1

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SDSU Research Foundation

Fall 2011 Workshops

If you would like to reserve a seat for any of the following workshops, please contact Jonathan Florendo at jflorendo@foundation.sdsu.edu or 594-4635. Seating may be limited, so please sign up as soon as possible!

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions below, please contact the office of communications (4-2458) to arrange for an individual consultation with the workshop speaker.

Wednesday, September 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Understanding Foreign National Immigration Tax Issues
Does your project involve international collaborations? Are you contracting with a nonresident? At this seminar you will learn more about the U.S. immigration system, general tax issues, residence status for IRS tax purposes, classifying and sourcing the income, and how to process payments. If you would like to learn more about the policies involved in collaborating with international guests, you will not want to miss this workshop.

Wednesday, October 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Order it Up: Purchasing Basics
Why do we need a purchasing department? What are my responsibilities when I need products or services? How do I find vendors? What do I do if I have an urgent/emergency requirement? These questions and more will be answered in this informative session presented by a knowledgeable buyer in SDSU Research Foundation’s purchasing department. Topics to be covered include: how to order what you need; checking the status of your order; and who to contact in Purchasing. If you would like to make the most of your project dollar, this is the workshop for you. You may submit any questions in advance to Jonathan Florendo.

Wednesday, October 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Writing a Grant Proposal: Tricks of the Trade
This workshop will cover the different steps involved in writing a proposal for extramural funding. Topics include a description of funding sources, pre-proposal preparation, the different sections of a proposal, budget items, “tricks of the trade,” and writing techniques and strategies. Faculty and staff who have not written a proposal will benefit from this workshop, as well as those faculties who need “refresher” information.

Wednesday, October 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Budget Basics: Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Proposal
Part of writing a grant proposal is understanding the costs of your sponsored project. Where do you begin when creating your proposal budget? For example, do you plan on hiring students, using various supplies, renting space, or attending conferences? How will these costs affect your budget? Experienced staff in SDSURF’s sponsored research development and administration departments will help answer questions and provide examples of how to include project costs in your proposal. The information presented will be useful for faculty and staff who are new to proposal preparation or submitting to a new agency, as well as those faculty and staff who need a “refresher” on budget development.

Wednesday, November 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (Location: 6505 Alvarado Ste. 215)
Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs – Why Are They Important to My Sponsored Project?

Do you have questions about Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs associated with your proposal or project? What are F&A costs (formerly known as indirect costs)? What is covered by F&A? What are the current rates? This session will provide answers to these questions and more by covering the definitions of F&A costs, explaining how F&A rates are determined, reviewing the distribution of recovered F&A costs to the university, and dispelling the myths related to F&A costs. If you are an experienced researcher or new to the grant proposal process and are interested in learning where your grant money is going, this informative workshop is for you!

Tuesday, November 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (Location: BioScience Center Auditorium)

Understanding Cost Sharing

Cost sharing in proposals is a common issue for faculty and research administrators. What is cost sharing? What is mandatory vs. voluntary? What are the do's and don'ts? Are some costs better than others for institutions to offer? How does cost sharing affect the project once it is awarded? What are the roles of the PI, SRD Specialist and the SRA Administrator? What types of documentation are sufficient? This workshop will explore the world of cost sharing, its implications and applicable regulations.

Thursday, December 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Export Controls: Do’s and Don’ts!

Do you think export control laws don’t pertain to your research? Think again. Exports don’t always involve sending something out of the U.S. You can actually violate export control regulations by working in your office or lab! This workshop will explain export control regulations, what you have to do (and not do) to comply, what types of research are exempt, and how to avoid stiff federal penalties. If you are conducting research that involves working in, travel to, or collaborating with colleagues from another country, this important information may apply to you.

New Conflict of Interest Regulations Issued

New federal regulations regarding financial conflicts of interest have been issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. These changes will have an impact on both principal investigators and SDSU.

SDSU’s Division of Research Affairs, Conflict of Interest Committee, and SDSU Research Foundation will be working together in the coming months to revise SDSU’s conflict of interest policy, and to revise the financial interests disclosure form and will keep the campus community up-to-date on progress.

Available on the NIH website is a table summarizing the significant changes between the prior 1995 regulation and the new 2011 regulation.

For more information, visit the Financial Conflict of Interest page on the NIH website.

Please contact the Division of Research Affairs at 619-594-5938 if you have any questions.