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Research News – Monday, April 7, 2025


Published: Monday, April 7, 2025

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

An Important Note from ORA – this is to notify the campus that the GRANTS team in ORA is currently four people short.   Please be patient and ensure your applications are submitted on time as required while we work through all proposals/requests and acquire new team members
 
Please join the Institutional Research Core Facility for a Lunch and Learn with Bruker to discuss the NanoString nCounter system.  They will also have availability outside of the presentation to discuss individual research projects.
Date:     Thursday, April 17th
Where:  BRC Room 109
When:   Presentation at 1pm
Office hours can be schedules from 9:30am-12pm and 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Registration is not needed, but please use the QR code in the attached flyer for scheduling discussions.
 
Required research security training supplement will be assigned through OnPoint on April 7 for all OU employees that work in research designed by their ePAF email. This supplemental training combined with the current training requirements through ORS/ORA, IT, and COI will meet the requirements set forth by the CHIPS and Science Act.  The training should take less than 30 minutes.
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Utilization of Designated Clinical Trials Management System for Clinical Research
The policy at the link below establishes the institutional requirement that all Health Sciences (HSC) researchers enter clinical trials into the clinical trial management system, OnCore.  OnCore has been designated as the enterprise-wide platform to manage clinical research and operational compliance with all relevant requirements.
 
Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support
The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.
You can still take steps now to prepare for the transition:
  1. Obtain an ORCID ID. Please see the ORCID website for instructions on how to
set up your account.
  1. Create a SciENcv account, linking it to your ORCID ID.
  2. Assign delegates in SciENcv. Delegates can enter Common Form information
but cannot certify documents. Individuals must have a SciENcv account before they can be added as a delegate.
We will continue to monitor NIH announcements and provide updates as soon as the Common Forms become available in SciENcv.

Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies Page Now Available
We have posted an Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies page on the NIH Grants & Funding Website to pull together the latest information on recent and upcoming changes that impact applications and grants administration.
Page Highlights
  • NIH Grants and Funding Information Status. Keep up to date on how NIH grants and funding information is evolving as we align with new agency priorities (e.g., status of communications, funding opportunities, application guidance, and more).
  • Upcoming Changes. Get the latest status on in-progress initiatives like our adoption of Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
  • Recent Changes. Learn about key initiatives implemented in 2024 that culminated in numerous changes to grant application content and review for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 and any adjustments made to those initiatives.
 
Policy for the Allocation of Research Space
A uniform policy for the allocation of research space has been approved by Health Sciences administration and the Research Oversight Committee (ROC) to establish the process for assigning, evaluating, and creating new research space at OUHSC. Research space is defined as wet laboratory or dry laboratory (e.g., office) space used for the performance of research endeavors.  Application of the policy across all OUHSC research and college buildings (OKC and Tulsa) is effective immediately and can help ensure efficient and effective use of existing space and appropriate evaluation of the need for new space.  To access the full policy, please visit: Research Space Allocation Policy.pdf

 

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Annual Cancer Research Symposium – hosted by the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center- Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Nicholson Conference Center.  See attached document for complete information.
 
Save the Date Stewart Wolf Research Day 2025 on May 16, 2025. This event is for trainees to highlight their research from the DOM, and consists of poster and oral presentations, abstract submissions, and a keynote speaker. Please see the attached flyer.
KEY DATES:
October 10, 2024                          Abstract Submission Opens
March 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM           Abstract Submission Deadline
April 16, 2025                                     Notifications Sent to Presenters about Poster and/or Oral Presentations
May 1, 2025                                        Deadline for Copy of Posters and Oral Presentations to be Submitted
May 16, 2025                                     Stewart Wolf Day Events
For any inquiries or questions about this event, please contact ryan-nipp@ouhsc.edu.

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Route 66 Endometrial Cancer SPORE invites applications (including renewal and resubmitted applications) for the 2025-2026 cycle of Career Enhancement Program (CEP) and Developmental Research Program (DRP) awards. Investigators from Washington University, University of New Mexico, and University of Oklahoma are eligible to apply.  Deadline is May 01, 2025.
Flyer is attached and full details may be found here: https://obgyn.wustl.edu/research/spore-in-endometrial-cancer/cep-drp/call-for-proposals-in-endometrial-cancer-research/The goal of the Career Enhancement Program (CEP) is to recruit and support early career and established investigators in translational endometrial cancer research. The CEP builds upon existing productive collaborations between outstanding researchers with expertise in translational endometrial cancer at Washington University, University of New Mexico, and University of Oklahoma. We will further enhance these collaborations by providing funding support, didactic training, career development and mentoring to new investigators in the field.
The goals of the Route 66 Endometrial Cancer SPORE Developmental Research Program (DRP) are to support innovative, early-stage research in endometrial cancer, to develop pilot projects to the point of inclusion as full SPORE projects, to increase the number of investigators committed to endometrial cancer, and to diversify the workforce.
Award amounts are up to $50,000 for one year, with budget requests up to $75,000 considered with a unique scope of work and strong justification. Awards may be renewed for a second year contingent on adequate progress, availability of funds, and strategic priorities. 
These applications will need to be routed in SoonerTrack and reviewed by ORA before submission.
 
Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) Technology Advancement Grant (TAG) Program – Request for Applications
Cycles I-III PHF TAG Grant Program Deadline: ROLLING APPLICATIONS
The TAG program replaces the Equipment grant program. The primary objective of the PHF TAG program is to provide partial funding for critically needed research equipment that could be transformative for the research mission at OUHSC. This program is fully aligned with Pillar 1 of the Strategic Plan. The TAG program will proactively and with the help of a committee address campus-wide needs and fill critical gaps, with the goals to grow the research enterprise, expand innovative technology and research infrastructure, and promote addition of new cutting-edge technology on campus. Funding priority will be given to research equipment that will permit OUHSC investigators to be more competitive for external funding and provides support to multiple users. Funds may be used for equipment to be purchased as part of a recruitment package for new faculty or for equipment to support the research of current faculty. If the funds will be used for a new recruit, the recruit must have signed the offer letter with a specific start date or specific start date time frame. Equipment and/or technology funded by PHF is expected to be made available to all researchers at OUHSC, whenever possible. All OUHSC Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to match requested funds. The maximum allowable budget for this program is $500,000 (PHF funding: $250,000; Applicant funding: $250,000). The minimum allowable budget for this program is $60,000 (PHF funding: $30,000; Applicant funding:  $30,000). Only one application will be accepted per investigator per year.
 

NIH NOTICES

An NIH Guide was not published this week.  We are guessing this is because of the Federal Communication Stop requirement.  We will share NIH Guide information once it is restored.  See attached AAMC document.
Implementation Update: Delayed Effective Date for the NIH Intramural Research Program Access Planning Policy (NOT-OD-25-079)
 
Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health (NOT-OD-25-080)
 
Protecting Human Genomic Data when Developing Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications (NOT-OD-25-081)
 
Implementation Update: Promoting Maximal Transparency Under the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NOT-OD-25-082)
 
Implementation Update: Enhancing Security Measures for NIH Controlled-Access Data (NOT-OD-25-083)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PA-24-245 PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (NOT-OD-25-075)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PA-24-246 PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH and CDC for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Required) (NOT-OD-25-76)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PA-24-247 PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (NOT-OD-25-077)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PA-24-248 PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Required) (NOT-OD-25-078)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PAR-23-219 SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (NOT-OD-25-072)
 
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PAR-23-220 SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1 Clinical Trial Required) (NOT-OD-25-073)
 
NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution (NOT-OD-25-084
 
Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2025 (NO T-OD-25-085)
NOTE: When only one application is allowed per Institution according to the sponsor instructions, please send a copy of the guidelines to HSCORA@ouhsc.edu as soon as the PI or department is aware of limited eligibility. ORA will review and provide further instructions regarding next steps in the process.

NIH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

An NIH Guide was not published this week due to the Federal Communication Stop requirement.  We will share NIH Guide information once it is restored.  

 

OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

 

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