January 17, 2023

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Workshop Your Research Ideas at the 4I's Sessions

Join us today, January 17

Initiate, Inquire, Innovate, Inspire (4I’s) sessions are expanding across all pillars. This series is a space for individuals across the research institute (faculty, trainees, and research professionals) to workshop their research ideas and works in progress and gain exposure to new skills and methods.

Today's session is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to noon and will invite feedback for upcoming National PEM Fellows Conference Presentations. Please contact Roman Gomez for meeting and login information.

Future presenters can sign up for a 15-minute spot using this shared spreadsheet.

We seek to use the 4I’s series in alignment with Manne Research Institute efforts to establish communities of practice for Basic Science; Clinical and Community Trials; Community, Population Health, and Outcomes; and Quantitative Sciences. Contact Roman Gomez with questions.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center is offering classes listed below. Manne Research Institute faculty and staff will want to note the upcoming class on NIH Policies for Data Management and Sharing.

• Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 1—Planning the Process: January 17, noon 
• Endnote: January 18, noon
• PubMed: January 25, noon
• Getting to Know the NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing: January 26, 10:00 a.m.  

All times are CT. Click on the class links for descriptions and to register. Classes fill up quickly and registration is recommended. Classes meet for approximately one hour and are free to affiliates of the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center. Many of the classes are available by request to Feinberg School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, and residents. For a complete list of available classes, click here. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center services and resources are available to Lurie Children’s researchers with a Feinberg faculty appointment.

Email [email protected] for more information.

January 19 REAL Training: An Introduction to the New Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute Website: Tips for Easy Navigation

Please join us for a Research Education at Lurie Children’s (REAL) Training on the new Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute website. During this session, the research education team will showcase where to easily access research support resources, find programs, and identify collaborators. Research educators will provide a tutorial based on pillar and role when navigating the new website. We also look forward to providing opportunities for researchers and staff to contribute feedback to help shape subsequent phases of the website. In addition, this training will highlight the new Research Resource Hub where resources and documents for internal use will be maintained.

Date and Time: January 19, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location:  Virtual via MS Teams, please register in Workday using the link below.

Questions: Contact Office of Research Development 

January 26 REAL Training: Research Participant Binders: Effective Creation, Organization, and Maintenance

Please join us for a Research Education at Lurie Children’s (REAL) training titled: Research Participant Binders - Effective Creation, Organization, and Maintenance.

Objectives 

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the components of a participant binder 
• Identify how participant binders differ between studies 
• Recall proper organization and key resources when creating participant binder  

This training may be useful for individuals within the following pillars:

• Clinical and Community Trials 
• Community, Population Health, and Outcomes

Date and Time: January 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via MS Teams, please register in Workday using the link below.

Questions: Contact Office of Research Development

Registration is Open for NUCATS Institute's Responsible Conduct of Research Course

Course begins on February 2

Registration is open for the next Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course offering. The course takes place from February 2 to April 20 on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. (12 classes). Seven classes will be held online via Zoom and five will be in-person only. Postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who have received NIH training or career development awards are required to complete the RCR series, which provides an overview of the principles and expectations of conducting research ethically and responsibly. View the syllabus.

Research Professionals Town Hall: February 14

Featuring Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Manne Research Institute

Please join the Research Engagement and Mentoring Committee for the next Research Professionals (RP) Town Hall on February 14. Light refreshments will be served. The February RP Town Hall will feature Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute.

Date & Time: February 14, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location: In-person in LCH room 11-1142 and virtually via Microsoft Teams (Passcode: GKmipi)

The agenda will include:

• Support Service and Research Administration Office Announcements
• A session with Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Manne Research Institute

Research Grants Specialist

This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of pre-award activities relating to federal, industry and foundation sponsored research studies for multiple Divisions in conjunction with OSP. This includes assisting principal investigators in budget preparation, proposal development, award negotiation and non-financial post-award management. This position will work with the division administrator to ensure compliance with funding agency, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, and Lurie Children’s policies and guidelines. Provides training and education to other research staff related to external funding sources, development of quality proposals, and reporting requirements and will be expected to make recommendations to investigators and research staff on process improvement to create and/or maintain practices and procedures such as maintenance of an awards database, review of requirements for performance reports or grant renewals and refinement of current sponsored research practices to enhance the research enterprise. Learn more or apply.

NUCATS Voucher Award Program Accepting Applications

The NUCATS Voucher Award program is designed to provide up to $2,500 to assist investigators in developing resources and/or preliminary data to facilitate hypothesis-driven research initiatives. The fund is intended for projects involving critical steps in the device and drug development pathway and projects that address a critical need in translational science that are too small to be suitable for conventional internal or external funding mechanisms.  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and funding decisions are typically communicated to applicants within five business days. Details about the program, including funding priorities, eligibility criteria, program expectations, and allowable expenses, available on the Voucher Awards page. 

NUCATS KL2 Career Development Program RFA

Letters of Intent due February 1

The NUCATS Multidisciplinary Career Development Program (KL2) is an NCATS-sponsored career development award supporting early-career faculty at Northwestern. Current KL2 Request for Applications key dates are listed below:  

• February 1—Letters of Intent deadline  
• March 1—Application deadline  
• July 1—Funds available 

Scholars from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more.  

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