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Filler text<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”project” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”squiggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||6px|||” custom_padding=”||2%||false|false” global_module=”23370″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Project Development & Revision Guide” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All research sponsored or conducted by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which includes all the CAES Research Projects, is required to be documented in the new NIFA Reporting System (NRS). This data is submitted and collected on the new portal<\/p>\n Following are the forms\u00a0 required for submitting a new or revised project proposal.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Project<\/strong> Outline<\/b> \u2013 Download one of the two forms below to fill out:<\/p>\n <\/a> College of Agriculture CAS Form<\/a> |\u00a0CAS Form – All Other Colleges<\/a><\/p>\n Once complete, attatch the forms to an email to Jan Iron. Put the respective documents in Word or WordPerfect format.<\/p>\n NOTE<\/em>:\u00a0 McIntire-Stennis projects must include the budget and project timeline in the Project Outline.<\/p>\n 2. Peer Review Form <\/strong>\u2013 Fill out the peer review form below and review the peer review section<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n Peer Review Form<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Project<\/strong> Initiation<\/b> \u2013 Complete on the NIFA Reporting Portal <\/a>. Click on the LAUNCH button to start. 4. IRB Complaince<\/strong> \u2013 If your research involves human subjects, animals, or biohazardous agents \/ recombinant DNA, please contact the Research Integrity and Compliance Review Office<\/a> to complete appropriate forms.<\/p>\n 5. Signatures \u2013<\/strong> When you have completed all NIFA forms, e-mail Jan Iorn at jan.iron@colostate.edu<\/a>. She will e-mail you ‘final’ copies of the forms to print out, and get required signatures on. You will then send the signed forms via Campus Mail \u2013 Campus Delivery 3001.<\/p>\n Due Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F1F1F1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”squiggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||6px|||” custom_padding=”||2%||false|false” global_module=”23370″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\t\t [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”NIFA and CAES Reporting Guidelines” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” db_closeable=”on” db_initial_state=”all_closed” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”NIMSS Apendix E Procedure” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Go to the National Information Management Support System at http:\/\/www.nimss.org\/ SY: \u201cScientist Year\u201d \u2013 FTE (entered as a decimal less than 1) for Assistant Professors, Assistant Scientist and above. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Initiating or Revising CAES Project” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Project Director (PD \u2013 formerly called Principal Investigator PI) initiates project following his\/her College\/Department Approval Process. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”NIFA Final\/Annual\/Progress Report” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n USDA NIFA requires annual Results (formerly called Progress Reports) for all NIFA-funded research projects. This includes all the Colorado AES (Hatch, State, McIntire-Stennis) projects as well as NIFA Grants. A final Results Report in which you will report major accomplishments and associated data for the duration of the project is required when the project is terminated.<\/p>\n These reports are widely used by scientists, administrators, State and Federal officials, and legislative offices. The technical database is available online to the public worldwide via the NIFA Data Gateway. The quality and timeliness of the Results report reflects strongly on the research, the investigator(s), and the reporting organization, and can have a significant influence on State and Federal funding decisions affecting research.<\/p>\n In October of each year, USDA NIFA sends out the request for these reports. The CAES Director forwards this request to all the Department Heads\/Chairs, and\/or Associate Deans of Research at CSU. Also included are:<\/p>\n the Project Control List \u2013 a list of all the projects for which reports are due (with active or terminated status)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”New Project ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. 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Research conducted by the AES is guided by state, regional, and national priorities. This document describes the AES approach to a peer review system\u00a0designed to insure that the highest quality research projects consistent with identified priorities are\u00a0conducted. Peer review involves obtaining the objective opinion of other scientists on research proposals or\u00a0completed projects. Administrators and users of research results may be involved in peer reviews when\u00a0appropriate. Research projects are to be designed so as to withstand the rigors of a systematic evaluation of\u00a0appropriateness and quality by the peer review process.<\/p>\n The AES is a University-wide organization. The Deans of each College serve as the focal point for the peer\u00a0review process within their respective colleges and will implement a peer review process for AES projects\u00a0conducted by their faculty. The Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station is the ultimate authority to\u00a0approve projects once they have received endorsement from the peer review process in each College.<\/p>\n The peer review process is conducted within the framework of predetermined criteria whose thrust is that\u00a0\u00a0of judging whether an AES research project incorporates a state of the art scientific approach to the topic\u00a0investigated. It is expected that the peer review process will afford the Principal Investigator the benefit of the system\u2019s best counsel and that every project will enjoy an additional degree of credibility not otherwise\u00a0available.<\/p>\n The peer review process will view individual research projects as the primary unit for planning and\u00a0accountability by the AES at Colorado State University and by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA. The broad goal of peer review is to subject every project to a rigorous and systematic evaluation for its appropriateness and quality. This broad goal is translated into the\u00a0following six objectives:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Guidelines for AES Project Management” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n AES research provides an opportunity for integration of applied and basic knowledge. AES research\u00a0programs are expected to conduct mission-oriented research as well as contribute to basic knowledge\u00a0required to address future problems in food, fiber, and natural resource systems.<\/p>\n Project reviews are key elements of the overall research design. The sequence of reviews for every\u00a0Agricultural Experiment Station project is the same and consists of:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With this focus in mind, criteria to be used in peer review includes:<\/p>\n Following peer review, the following steps will occur:<\/p>\n
The application requires you to log in to USDA eAuthentication.\u00a0 You will need to register with your @colostate.edu email address.<\/p>\n\n
To Create and Submit an Appendix E for a Multi-State Project:<\/h3>\n
Enter your login and password.
[NOTE: If you don\u2019t have a login ID, click on \u201cNew User?\u201d to register. If you forgot, please use the \u201cForgot Password\u201d link. Please do not re-register.]
From the left menu, select Participants then select Draft\/Edit Particip. Info
Select \u201cDraft New\u201d
Select the Project Number
Select User
Fill out the form. [NOTE: Do not submit form with all zeroes in the FTE section. It will be returned to you.]
Click on Submit.<\/p>\nImportant Definitions (paraphrased from national guidelines):<\/h4>\n
PY: \u201cProfessional Year\u201d \u2013 FTE for persons who hold positions in professional categories and students that hold bachelors or masters degrees.
TY: \u201cTechnical Year\u201d \u2013 FTE for technicians, aids, and lab assistants.<\/p>\nSteps in initiating a new or revised CAES project:<\/h3>\n
Department Head\/Chair meets with the CAES Director regarding recommended list of projects
If approved by CAES Director, PD completes required forms, and obtains signatures
PD sends complete proposal (electronic & hardcopy with signatures) to Jan at CAES Director\u2019s Office
Jan checks data and obtains final approval\/signatures from the CAES Director
ABC assigns project number; sets up account(s)
Jan sends forms to the Research Integrity & Compliance Review Office for their review\/approval\/signature.
Jan submits final forms to NIFA via the new NIFA Reporting System.
NIFA reviews\/approves project; assigns accession number.
NIFA emails approval to Jan and PD.
Jan updates database; sends approval letter to Associate Dean of Research with copies to ABC, Department Head and PD. ABC contacts department regarding account numbers.
PD submits progress report on an annual basis. CAES sends request to departments in November; due in January. (Requests for reports for NIFA grants are sent throughout the year.)
At the end of the project term, PD has the option to terminate, \u201crenew\u201d, or extend the project (maximum of 5 years). Process starts over.
If project is denied by NIFA, appropriate steps are taken to remedy the situation.<\/p>\n\n
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