New Faculty Orientation
Overview of
Research and Sponsored Programs
(RSP)
and Resources for Research
August 2015
Robert Fyffe, PhD
Vice President for Research
and Dean of the Graduate School
Phone: 775-3336
Email: robert.fyffe@wright.edu
Deborah Lundin, Ed.D.
Associate Director, PreAward
Phone: 775-2423
Email: deborah.lundin@wright.edu
New Faculty Orientation
Welcome to
Wright State University
Robert Fyffe, PhD
Vice President for Research
and Dean of the Graduate School
Research at WSU
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Research Administration – RSP
 Research Compliance
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Wright State Research Institute – WSRI
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Clinical Trials & Research Alliance – CTRA
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Translation and Commercialization - TTO
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Collaboration and Partnerships
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Investigator Initiated Research
Research Administration
RSP – Support of Faculty, Students and Staff:
Pre and Post Award activity and compliance.
Grant preparation and submission,
budgets, contract negotiation, compliance,
reporting, etc…
FY 2015:
700 Proposals Submitted
444 Awards Received
$42,186,141
total awards for basic and applied research
Research and Scholarly Activity
 Cross-disciplinary
 Institutes and Centers – critical mass of faculty,
students and funding
 Infrastructure
 Partnerships
 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
 Key Partnerships include: Healthcare industry,
AFRL, local companies, and other institutions
Neuroscience and Engineering
Collaboration
Neuroscience and Engineering
Collaboration
Neuroscience and Engineering
Collaboration
Research and Scholarly Activity:
Science and Technology
Transformative research – basic, translational and useinspired applied research:
regional, national and global impact.
Core Research Capabilities and Resources:
Science and Technology
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High Performance Computer Clusters
Genomics
Proteomics
Functional Neuro-imaging (e.g. MRI)
Advanced microscopy and imaging
Analyst Test Bed
Modeling and Simulation
Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC)
Training Environment
Human Performance/Human Factors
Cognitive Assessment/Enhancement
Strategies
Neuroscience and Neurology
Remotely Piloted Vehicles
Additive Manufacturing
Terahertz Sensing
Clinical Trials and Research Alliance
National Center for Medical
Readiness/Calamityville
Research and Scholarly Activity
Survey Research & Data Analytics
Strategic Planning & Focus Groups
Economic Impact & Geo-spatial Analyses
Research
Compliance
Research Compliance Office
 Institutional Review Board (IRB)
 LACUC - (AAALAC Accreditation)
 Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
 Radiation Safety Committee
 Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)
 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
 Export Control
 HIPAA Compliance
 Facility Security
Technology Transfer
 To protect an invention (come talk with the
Technology Transfer Office staff BEFORE making any
public disclosure – recent changes in Patent Law limit
our ability to protect inventions after any public
disclosure)
 To share confidential information under NonDisclosure Agreements
 To transfer material to/from another research
institution
 To negotiate intellectual property related agreements
 To identify commercialization partners
 Consistent with Ohio Revised Code and applicable
sponsored research agreements.
Technology Transfer and
Commercialization
Technology Roundtable
Panel of regional/state leaders from industry and economic
development. Involvement of our business school and
students (especially finance and marketing).
Focus:
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Research/Technology Background
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Research Differentiators
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Potential Commercial Applications
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Target Market (Needs)
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Key Competitors
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Revenue Strategy
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Product Development Timeline
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Market Entry Plan
Get Involved!
Graduate Education - Graduate School
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Focused Doctoral (5 PhD, plus MD, PsyD, DNP and
EdD) and Masters (>50) programs that build from our
research strengths
Regional collaborations and dual degree programs
Seminars, Workshops, Research Council, Graduate
Council, Regulatory/Compliance Committees
Grant Writing Workshops/Consultants
Take advantage of all WSU resources!...........
New Faculty Orientation
Overview of
Research and Sponsored Programs
(RSP)
Deborah Lundin, Ed.D.
Associate Director, PreAward
Phone: 775-2423
Email:
deborah.lundin@wright.edu
RSP at a Glance
Robert E. W. Fyffe, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
Elana Wang, Director
Office of Technology
Transfer
Jackie Frederick,
Director
Pre Award Services
Ellen Reinsch Friese
Associate Vice President
for Research
Glen Jones, Director
Post Award Services
Research Compliance
Office
External Opportunities –
Funding Database
SPIN (Sponsored Projects Information Network)
via the RSP Gateway:
located at https://rspgateway.wright.edu
 Includes federal, international, corporate,
professional association, and foundation
sponsors
 Automated email alert system
 Google-style intuitive search model
Contact Deborah Lundin at ext. 2423
Pre Award Pre-submission
Support Available
 Guidance for sources of funding
 Coordination of/liaison with various institutional support
committees
 Correct interpretation/use of sponsor guidelines
 Consultation on budget preparation
 Review standard form (administrative) pages for
completeness and accuracy
 Assure proper research committee authorizations
 Secure proper university authorizations
 Internal routing through University
 Check for completeness and monitor assembly of proposals
 Copy and arrange for mailing of proposals
 Assist with electronic submissions
Proposal Submission Timeline
Five (5) business days prior to submission deadline RSP
must receive:
 The final budget (both requested and cost share), budget
justification, and abstract
Two (2) business days prior to the submission deadline:
 The complete proposal ready for submission is due at RSP
These guidelines will allow for the internal routing procedure to take place; provide
for a proper review of the proposal before submission; and allow time for any
necessary changes that may need to take place prior to submission or corrections
after submission required by an electronic submission system.
Compliance Coordination
 Human Subjects Institutional Review Board
 Laboratory Animal Care & Use Committee
(LACUC)
 Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
 Conflict of Interest
 Responsible Conduct of Research
 Security Clearances & Classifications
 Radiation Safety Committee
 Chemical Health and Safety Activities
Post Award Administration
 Assigns a WSU Banner fund number for project
 Assists the PI in the orderly administration of the
project
 Notifies PI of due dates for technical reports
required by sponsor
 Acts as liaison between sponsor and PI
regarding award modifications
 Prepares and submits fiscal reports
Internal Funding Opportunities
Wright State University’s Research Council
offers its own small grants program for new
faculty to support research projects and
scholarly activities.
 RESEARCH INITIATION GRANTS
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Go to http://www.wright.edu/research/research-andsponsored-programs/pre-award/internal-fundingopportunities
Internal Grants
RESEARCH INITIATION GRANTS
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Purpose: To provide seed funding for new research efforts
to attract external funding
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Eligibility: Fully-affiliated faculty (other than Boonshoft
School of Medicine)
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Maximum award: $20,000
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Annual Spring semester competition
FY15: 16 submissions, 5 awards for $74,025
Internal Grants
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
 Purpose: To provide seed funding for more general, diverse
scholarly activities
 Eligibility: Fully-affiliated faculty (other than Boonshoft School
of Medicine)
 Maximum award: $3,000
 Annual Spring semester competition
FY15: 11 submissions, 1 award for $2,000
Save the Dates!
Research and Sponsored Programs New Faculty Orientation:
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Friday, October 2
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
SPIN Workshops
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Dates Forthcoming!
Proposal Development and the RSP Gateway (SU Discovery
Room, 163A):
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Wednesday, October 7
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Contact Us!
Research and Sponsored Programs
201J University Hall
Ext. 2425
http://www.wright.edu/research/researchand-sponsored-programs
We look forward to helping you with your
proposal submissions in the future!