Spirit of Innovation

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS

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News from the Office of Research Administration

January 2008, Volume VII, No. 7

"SPIRIT OF INNOVATION" NEWSLETTER REDESIGN

The Office of Research Administration newsletter format has been overhauled to streamline the interface and behind-the-scenes infrastructure. Information should be easier to access from the email, requiring fewer click-throughs. Please let us know what you think of the simplified format. Email Tamara Wilgers with your comments and suggestions.

RESEARCH & COMMERCIALIZATION NEWS

Research Expertise and Infrastructure Database to be Launched (PDF) The database will facilitate interdisciplinary research, industry collaborations and student/junior faculty mentorship. A survey will be sent to faculty and staff in late January.
Central Contractor Registration (CCR): The University is registered with CCR. PIs and Co-PIs applying for a federal grant opportunity do NOT need to register individually.
Time to Correct Errors on NIH Proposals Reduced to Two Days

AWARDS

External Funding Report, November 2007 (PDF)
UM System Research Board Awards, Fall 2007 (PDF)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Recent Federal Grant Opportunities (PDF)
Grant Advisor Plus Opportunities Newsletter & Deadline Memo, January 2008 (PDF)
Grant Basics: ORA Procedures & Deadlines -- budgets, NIH submissions, signature page (Keep this PDF on hand!)

November 2007 External Funding Sources
Association	$14,800
Corporation	$165,549
Federal	$176,074
Foundation	$488,931
State of Missouri	$109,014
Other University	$12,500
TOTAL	$966,868

November 2007 External Funding Purposes
Other Sponsored Activities	$226,872
Research	$739,997
TOTAL	$966,868

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

10th Annual Regional
SBIR Conference
Thurs.-Fri., Jan. 24-25, 2008
Center for Emerging
Technologies More Information

UM Research Board
Proposal Deadline
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
341 Woods Hall

Undergraduate Research Symposium
Friday, April 25, 2008
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Millenium Student Center
Info and Deadlines

More Calendar Items

USEFUL LINKS

The Office of Research Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis publishes the Spirit of Innovation Newsletter once each month. The online and e-mail publication is designed to inform the campus community of grants received; highlight the research and commercialization accomplishments of UMSL faculty, graduate students and staff; and provide information on important deadlines and events. Also included is recent news about research and commercialization at the University and elsewhere. Recipients are UMSL faculty, students and staff. E-mail wilgerst@umsl.edu if you have questions, comments or suggestions on content.

The Office of Research Administration provides leadership and support in the development, execution and operation of programs in sponsored research, technology transfer and economic development throughout the University of Missouri-St. Louis. (ORA Mission)