Studying Pilot Whales off Cape Hatteras

Digital acoustic tags are used to gather data about the whale's doings far below the ocean surface.
Sponsors: Navy (Naval Facilities Atlantic) and the Strategic Environmental Defense Program (SERDP)

News and Announcements

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fisca

This Notice supersedes NOT-OD-12-033, and establishes stipend levels for fiscal year (FY) 2014 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows, as shown in the table below.  The Tuition and Fees, Training Related Expenses for trainees, and the Institutional Allowance for individual fellows remain unchanged. This Notice addresses the recommendation of the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the Director, NIH, and reflects the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 3547, Public Law 113-76).

Notice of Salary Limitation on Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts

This Notice provides information regarding the salary limitation for NIH* grant and cooperative agreement awards and extramural research and development contract awards (referred to here as grants). For FY2014, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76) signed into law on January 17, 2014, restricts the amount of direct salary to Executive Level II of the Federal Executive Pay scale. The Executive Level II salary has increased to $181,500 effective January 12, 2014.

Research Costing Compliance Announcement Regarding Federal Salary Cap Increase

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS*)Salary Cap was increased per Executive Order 13655 by President Obama on 12/23/13 to go into effect on 1/12/2014. Please note that the Salary Cap applies to those receiving salary support from any of the DHHS* agencies, except the FDA* and Indian Health Services.

NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution: Salary Cap Increased

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS*), including NIH*, operates under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.J.Res. 106) signed by President Obama on January 15, 2014. This Act (CR) continues government operations through January 18, 2014 at the FY 2013 post-sequestration level. All legislative mandates that were in effect in FY 2013 (see NOT-OD-12-034 and NOT-OD-13-064 ) remain in effect under this CR including the salary limitation set at Executive Level II of the Federal Pay Scale. It should be noted, that the Executive Level II was increased by 1 percent from $179,700 to $181,500 by Executive Order 13655 that became effective January 12, 2014.

7th Annual American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory will be hosting the 7th annual American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS)

Upcoming Events

Mar
13
Finding Funding Workshop - March 13, 2014
Thu 11:00 - 12:00
Sociology/Psychology Building, Room 133 more
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Looking for funding? Seeking a fellowship to support research? Want to fund travel for a summer project? Need dissertation support? Take this opportunity to learn how to search for funding by using Duke's subscription to COS Pivot.  In class you'll create an account, update your profile and plan a search  strategy leading to a short-list of likely funders.  Class size is limited, so register early!

 

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Mar
19
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This is an introductory workshop for grants, contracts, and compliance administration to help new Grant Managers navigate the highly decentralized environment at Duke University. If you are new to the grants administration, this class is for you.

This workshop, which builds on the Grants, Contracts and Compliance 102 course, will cover the awards process from scientific review to award transfers. 

Learning how to use the ORS* website as a resource for information regarding the policies and procedures both at Duke and at sponsoring organizations is the central approach to the workshop.

If you are unable to attend, please contact amm39@duke.edu. There is a $100 no-show fee for participants who cancel with less than 48 hours notice or do not show-up for scheduled classes.  Please enter a fund code in the "Institution" section of the registration.

There is a limited number of seats for this class. Those who attended the 101 and 102 classes sequentially will be given registration priority.

Register for course offerings through the Duke Learning Management System.  Just login to Duke@Work and click on the MyLearning link under the MyCareer section.

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Mar
20
Grant Managers Meeting - March 20, 2014
Thu 12:00 - 01:00
Physics Building Room 130 more
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Quarterly Grant Managers Meeting

  • March 20, 2014
  • Physics Building Room 130 - See map:  http://maps.duke.edu/map/index.php?id=21#!s/key=physics?m/2730
  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM

 

 

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Apr
15
Finding Funding Workshop - April 15, 2014
Tue 11:00 - 12:00
Sociology/Psychology Building, Room 133 more
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Looking for funding? Seeking a fellowship to support research? Want to fund travel for a summer project? Need dissertation support? Take this opportunity to learn how to search for funding by using Duke's subscription to COS Pivot.  In class you'll create an account, update your profile and plan a search  strategy leading to a short-list of likely funders.  Class size is limited, so register early!

 

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Apr
22
Export Controls: Advanced Grant Management Workshop - April 2014
Tue 02:00 - 05:00
Erwin Square Tower, 8th Floor more
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This class qualifies for RCC credit in the Advanced Grant Management  Certificate Program.  NOTE: No Advanced Grant Management credit is being offered at the present time while the AGM program is being retooled.

This class will provide an overview of international export concerns in academia including shipping goods overseas, working with foreign nationals, and international travel.

Participants will learn basic functions of export controls as applied to project management.  Thorough instruction on import, export, and international electronic exchanges will be provided.  This class will include a review of the Export Administration Regulations, Department of Treasury sanctions, Department of Defense funded projects, and other agency requirements on international activities.  Basic concerns on international travel will also be shared.

Upon completion of the class participants should be able to make predeterminations on the export control status of some goods and technology, address export controls in visa applications, understand technology control plans, be aware of international financial transaction limitations, and advise travelers on significant international travel compliance concerns.

If you are unable to attend, please contact amm39@duke.edu. There is a $100 no-show fee for participants who cancel with less than 48 hours notice or do not show-up for scheduled classes. 

Register for course offerings through the Duke Learning Management System.  Just login to Duke@Work and click on the MyLearning link under the MyCareer section.

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Jun
18
Introduction to Export Controls Workshop - June 2014
Wed 02:00 - 05:00
Erwin Square Tower, 8th Floor more
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This class provides an overview of U.S. government export control regulations and how they impact Duke.  The export of goods and technology are regulated by various U.S. government agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and State. 

Key topics to be addressed include physical exports, deemed exports, financial considerations, international travel, and sanctioned countries.

Register for course offerings through the Duke Learning Management System.  Just login to Duke@Work and click on the MyLearning link under the MyCareer section.

Audience:  All Duke faculty and staff.

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