News – Research Foundation

2024

2024 NSF Guidelines updates that affect submissions from May 20, 2024 and after - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading
2024 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (1/1/2024) - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading
New COI Management System Implementation – Sent on behalf of VPR Fridley - To all Research Investigators, Over the past several months, members of the ODU Office of Research have been working on the development and implementation a new Research Conflict of Interest… Continue Reading

2023

New NIH guidelines for proposals submitted or due on or after January 25, 2023 (1/19/2023) - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading
New NSF PAPPG effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023 (1/12/2023) - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading
2023 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (1/1/2023) - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading

2022

COI Changes for Research Faculty and Staff (9/26/2022) - COI Changes for Research Faculty and Staff (9/26/2022) – This email is to provide you notice on upcoming changes in sponsored research proposal submissions and award requirements related to Conflict… Continue Reading
Shannon Robinson joins the ODU Research Foundation as Executive Director – (7/25/2022) - Shannon Robinson joins the ODU Research Foundation as Executive Director (7/25/2022) - Dr. Shannon Robinson will begin leading the ODU Research Foundation July 25th Continue Reading
2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) - 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (7/1/2022) – Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one’s personal automobile for business purposes to $0.625 cents Continue Reading

2021

2021 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (01/01/2021) - 2021 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (01/01/2021) Continue Reading

2020

Proposal Submissions – May 15th Due Date (05/01/2020) - Proposal Submissions - May 15th Due Date (05/01/2020) Continue Reading
New Timesheet Reporting System (4/29/2020) - New Timesheet Reporting System (4/29/2020) Continue Reading
Purchasing and Reimbursement Forms (3/26/2020) - The Research Foundation has effectively maintained operations customer service levels as everyone adjusts to the new telework environment. PIs and… Continue Reading
Processing Paperwork (3/24/2020) - Property Management of IRP 1 (4111 Monarch Way) has temporarily restricted access to the building to access cardholders only, so… Continue Reading
University Research Continuity Guidelines (3/19/2020) - All human research activities involving in-person interaction with participants must pause immediately. This requirement applies regardless of the IRB of… Continue Reading
Department of Energy COVID19 Information and FAQ’s (3/17/2020) - As the Department of Energy and Office of Science (SC) continue to monitor and examine the ongoing developments and impacts… Continue Reading
Research Foundation – COVID19 Update (3/16/2020) - The well-being and safety of our team members are of the highest priority. The current health crisis our nation faces… Continue Reading
Timesheet Reporting (03/15/2020 to 03/28/2020) - Please share the information below with any non-exempt Research Foundation employees that you may supervise who work on your sponsored… Continue Reading
Suspension of All University Sponsored Travel to China (02/3/2020) - To safeguard the health and well-being of our community and respond to the global health emergency over coronavirus, ODU will… Continue Reading
Policy on Internal Deadline for Sponsored Programs Applications to External Organizations (01/16/2020) - To enhance the likelihood that sponsored program applications will be submitted in a compliant and timely manner, we are strengthening… Continue Reading

2019

2019 Mileage Reimbursement Rate (01/01/2019) - Old Dominion University Research Foundation will adjust its reimbursement rate for the use of one's personal automobile for business purposes… Continue Reading

2017

NEW Payroll Authorization System (ePAS) (06/08/2017) - The Research Foundation is very pleased to announce the launching of a new and significantly improved Payroll Authorization System (ePAS)… Continue Reading

2016

Research Foundation Update(07/16/2016) - As we begin each new fiscal year I like to take the opportunity to review some of the Foundation’s important… Continue Reading

2015

PI-Portal – Scheduled Demonstrations (12/15/2015) - The ODU Research Foundation is excited to announce a new enhancement that will facilitate reporting and providing information to the… Continue Reading
Research Foundation Update (07/09/2015) - As we begin the new fiscal year I would like to take this opportunity to review some of the Foundation’s… Continue Reading
Accident Reporting and Treatment (3/10/2005) - In case of an at-work accident, a list of hospitals and Urgent Care Centers can be found at https://researchfoundation.odu.edu/accidenttreatment.htm Continue Reading

2014

Research Foundation Update (10/28/2014) - It is that time again to provide the research community with an update of activities here at the Research Foundation. Continue Reading
Feedback On Monthly Financial Reports (10/20/2014) - On Monday October 13th we distributed the first set of monthly reports from the new accounting system. The reports were… Continue Reading
Monthly Financial Reports (10/13/2014) - The Old Dominion University Research Foundation converted to a new general ledger and project accounting platform effective September 1, 2014. Continue Reading
Electronic Paystub and Web Services (08/15/2014) - Employee Web Services (EWS) allows employees to access their personal information on the web from the convenience of their own… Continue Reading
Employee Payroll Information (08/15/2014) - The Old Dominion University Research Foundation has completed its conversion to a new payroll processing system. Continue Reading
Research Foundation Systems Implementation (08/11/2014) - I am pleased to report that the Research Foundation is now in the final stages of the implementation and delivery… Continue Reading
UPDATE: New process for submitting receipts to the Research Foundation - The Old Dominion University Research Foundation is moving towards electronic files for audit purposes. Continue Reading
Research Foundation Update (06/30/2014) - As fiscal year 2014 comes to a close, it is a good time to provide the research community with an… Continue Reading

2013

PreAward Services – Post Government Shutdown (10/23/2013) - As we emerge from the government shutdown period, federal agencies are beginning to disseminate information on missed proposal deadlines. Continue Reading
NIH Applications – Upcoming Changes (08/13/2013) - Effective September 25, 2013, the NIH will have new application instructions and forms that must be used for all proposals… Continue Reading
New Online Purchase Requisition System Is Now Available (08/07/2013) - The Research Foundation is pleased to roll out its new online purchase requisition system to the university community. We think… Continue Reading
Starting an NSF Proposal in Fastlane (07/31/2013) - NSF Applicants: Changes are coming to how you start a proposal in FastLane. Currently, FastLane allows you to start a… Continue Reading
Research Foundation Update (05/20/2013) - It has been a while since I have had an opportunity to update the research community on activities here at… Continue Reading
Increased automated compliance checking is coming to NSF! (2/26/2013) - Beginning March 18, 2013, the NSF will enhance the FastLane system to begin automated compliance checking of all required sections… Continue Reading
Important Information about the Old Dominion University Research Foundation Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plan (2/18/2013) - Old Dominion Research Foundation offers you the opportunity to save for retirement through the retirement plan. You have previously received… Continue Reading

2012

Research Foundation Appoints Executive Director (12/12/2012) - The following announcement is being sent on behalf of Mr. Douglas A. Weiss, President of ODU Research Foundation: Continue Reading
Research Foundation proposal distribution is going electronic (9/26/2012) - Old Dominion University Research Foundation fully supports the University’s commitment and efforts towards sustainability. Since receiving requests from the research… Continue Reading
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ODU RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S TRAVEL POLICY (4/16/2012) - The Old Dominion University Research Foundation (ODURF) is currently making two changes to its travel policy. Continue Reading
ODURF Board of Trustees engages Marshall Advisory Group (1/23/2012) - The ODURF Board of Trustees has engaged Mr. Kevin Marshall in the role of ODURF Ombudsman, charged with responsibility to… Continue Reading
National Science Foundation updated grant guidelines (1/4/2012) - The National Science Foundation has updated certain grant guidelines. The revised terms apply to new grants and funding amendments made… Continue Reading

2011

Reminder- University International Travel Authorization (12/13/2011) - Just a reminder for faculty planning to travel utilizing their ODURF account(s). Continue Reading
NIH Grants Policy Statement (Rev. 10/1/2011): Policy Changes, Clarifications and Document Enhancements (10/25/2011) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published revised guidelines for grants with budget periods beginning on or after October… Continue Reading
COGR: NIH Release Conflict of Interest (8/30/2011) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported on August 23, 2011 the release of the final financial conflicts of interest… Continue Reading
Human Subjects Regulatory Change (7/26/2011) - The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office… Continue Reading
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Eliminates Error Correction Window (5/31/2011) - This notice is a reminder that effective January 25, 2011, the NIH eliminated the error correct window from the application… Continue Reading
Proposal document development, department/college review and application submission deadlines (5/17/2011) - After much thought and discussion, the Office of Research (ODUOR) and Research Foundation (ODURF) have concluded that we need an… Continue Reading
F&A Rate Update (5/16/2011) - This is to inform everyone that we have just received official notification from our cognizant Federal Agency, Office of Naval… Continue Reading

2010

Research Foundation Human Resources (11/18/2010) - We are pleased to announce Hope Fowler has joined the Research Foundation as Human Resources Director. Hope came to us… Continue Reading
ODU Research Foundation Drop Box (7/26/2010) - The Research Foundation has a drop box located at the security desk in the lobby of the 1st Floor of… Continue Reading
Facilities & Administration (F&A) Cost Principles (7/26/2010) - Since our most recent announcement that dealt with how recovered F&A cost will be distributed, we received questions from one… Continue Reading
Recovered F&A Distribution Update (7/14/2010) - To ensure that recovered F&A costs are distributed uniformly across the campus and that faculty PIs are adequately incentivized to… Continue Reading
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Announcment (7/7/2010) - New requirements put in place by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) call for… Continue Reading
New PI Contact for Proposal Assignments with the ODU Research Foundation (5/25/2010) - Effective immediately, the Research Foundation asks that Principal Investigators write preaward@odu.edu for notifying the Research Foundation of an intended proposal submission and… Continue Reading

2009

Reminder notice about retirement contribution (04/9/2009) - Due to a change in our retirement plan, temporary (non-student) employees become eligible for 11% contribution into the retirement program… Continue Reading

2008

Manual Payroll Check Fee (9/18/2008) - Beginning October 1, 2008, the Old Dominion University Research Foundation will start charging a fee for replacing payroll checks. The… Continue Reading
ODU Research Foundation Termination Procedures – Effective August 1, 2008 (8/4/2008) - Principal Investigators are required to notify the Research Foundation Human Resources Department of pending termination of all Regular Status employees… Continue Reading
National Institutes of Health Public Access Policy (2/4/2008) - The NIH recently announced its new Public Access Policy regarding peer-reviewed publications. The new NIH Public Access Policy will ensure… Continue Reading

2007

ODU Research Foundation Policy Updates (8/23/2007) - The Research Foundation Board of Trustees promulgated certain policies in accordance with the federal Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement (DS-2)… Continue Reading
Advanced Travel Authorization Reminder (2/8/2007) - The purpose of the Advance Travel Authorization procedure is to provide documentation for insurance purposes regarding travel at the Foundation… Continue Reading

2005

ODURF Guidelines and Approval (10/17/2005) - Do you ever use ODU classified employees to work on funded research projects? If so you need to be aware… Continue Reading

2004

Faculty Supplemental Compensation Procedure (5/26/04) - This serves to document the current Research Foundation procedure for processing faculty overload payments. Please note that this process has… Continue Reading