VP Forrest outlines energy research needs
Stephen Forrest, U-M vice president for research, recently testified in Washington before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming at its first hearing to address energy research and development.
IRB processing stats posted
Trend lines for turnaround times of IRB-Med and IRB-BehavSci protocol review continue to show improvement since the 4th quarter of 2007. Full data on IRB processing is available at the link below.
Atkins appointed AVPR for Cyberinfrastructure
Professor Daniel E. Atkins' research experience and expertise and his leadership role in the development of a national cyberinfrastructure strategy makes him an outstanding choice for the first Associate Vice President for Research, Cyberinfrastructure. This appointment, effective Sept. 1, is made made jointly by the Office of the Vice President for Research as and the Office of the Provost.
Research Track Report posted
In April, 2008, UM Research Faculty were surveyed about their career experiences and satisfaction, sponsored by OVPR and the Research Policies Committee.
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OHRCR Survey Completed
The Office of Human Research Compliance Review (OHRCR) has released a report, Survey of Investigator's Experiences in Human Research. This unique survey of UM investigators was developed and implemented by the UM Institute for Social Research (ISR) in partnership with OHRCR. The purpose of the survey is to obtain information from UM investigators to improve the UM Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).
Search & Discovery Fall 2008 available
Features articles about research related to public policy, a new innovation program involving all of Michigan's public universities, a program that led to several former Pfizer scientists joining the faculty, and a review of FY08 U-M research spending.
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UM human subjects research receives accreditation
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has granted full accreditation to the UM, one of 15 institutions to receive endorsement this year, confirming that the University provides participant safeguards that go beyond state and federal governments requirements.
Research Admin Award Nominations Open
The Office of the Vice President for Research is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Research Administrator Award and the OVPR Exceptional Service Award. The nomination deadline is January 23, 2009. The awardee will be announced in April, 2009 and an awards reception will be held in May, 2009.