Temple University Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Strategic Initiatives

IRB and Regulatory Affairs Offices Relocating

Employee Benefit Billing Rates for FY11

Temple University has recently completed negotiations with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to determine the employee benefit billing rates for the upcoming fiscal year, FY11. This agreement will support our claim for employee benefit reimbursement on grants and contracts. In addition, rates for non-government grants and contracts are developed employing consistent methodologies.

Additional DOD PCRP FY10 Program Announcements Released

The Research Programs and Policies Committee (RPPC) is now accepting applications for the spring 2010 Faculty Senate Seed Money Fund (FSSMF)

Faculty Senate Research Programs and Policies Committee (RPPC) Makes First Award Selections

Important Notice Regarding IRB Protocol Submissions

Regulations inform that protocol projects submitted to an IRB may be reviewed by Full Committee Review, Expedited Review, and Exempt for review. Regulations further inform that only the Chair or other designated IRB member may determine the level of review assigned to individual protocol projects. Many times, Investigators have the knowledge to pre-determine the level of review most likely to be assigned by the IRB. The document provides guidance in selecting the review level – however, only the IRB can make the final determination of the level of review the will be assigned. If the planned protocol project does not clearly fit into an expedited or exempt category, prepare the submission for full committee review.

Important Information for All TU Researchers Applying for Sponsored Project Funding

Important New Information for the IRB regarding Adverse Events Reporting This will have an effect on reports to the TIRB, WIRB and FIRB