Research Newsletter 1. Spotlight on a Faculty Researcher: Leanne M. Currie, DNSc, RN 2. Recent Grant Awards 3. Recent Grant Submissions 4. Funding Opportunities 5. Awards and Accolades 6. CUSON Presence at National Meetings 7. Electronic Grant Submission Update 8. New ORR Policies 9. NIH Announcements 10. Resources on the Shared Network Drive 11. Continuing Education and Training Courses 12. Statistical Assistance 13. Research Bulletin Boards

Research Newsletter

11. Continuing Education and Training Courses

The Office of Research Resources (ORR) presented the 2nd Annual Spring Research Seminar Series in April 2008, focusing on the topics of Consultants and Subcontracts on Sponsored Projects. Slides are available for download:

• "Consultants on Sponsored Projects: Pre-Award Preparation"
• "Post-Award Perspectives on Consultant Agreement(s)"
• "Subcontracts on Sponsored Projects: Pre-Award Preparation"
• "The Post-Award Perspective on Subcontracts"

The ORR also presented a special seminar on National Research Science Award (NRSA) applications. Slides and handouts are available for download:

• Slides – "NRSA Applications: The Basics"
• Handouts – "NRSA Applications"
• Handouts – "Suggested Guidelines for the Mentors Portion of an F31 NRSA"

"Online: Developing Nurse Scientists" is an online course providing general research training for nurse scientists who are in the early stages of their career development. Through the completion of four self-paced modules, nurse scientists learn practical skills and strategies necessary for preparation as a principal investigator and the development of a successful program of research. Seasoned researchers and deans of schools of nursing designed course content within a variety of topical areas to include: (1) Overview of the NIH mission and organizational structure; (2) Description of key research funding mechanisms; (3) Essential elements of a competitive application for research grants; (4) The grant review process; (5) Recruitment of diverse populations for research; (6) Issues related to the ethical conduct of clinical research; and (7) Techniques for dissemination of research findings. Nurse scientists may register for the online research training course and complete the modules free of charge at this link: http://www.nursescientists.com/. To enhance learning, five videotapes that complement the online course content are available for purchase. This online course provides 5 educational contact hours through the Maryland Nurses Association.

View the Spring 2008 Mayo Clinic Continuing Nursing Education Conference Calendar

The Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) offers non-credit courses and training to faculty, staff, students and researchers. Many of the courses are free and some of the courses require the payment of a small fee. View the courses available online. The providers include: Center for New Media Teaching and Learning with courses for faculty and preceptors; Human Resources Training and Organizational Development and Finance Division with courses for employees; Columbia University Libraries, which offers courses for all members of the Columbia community; Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT), which offers courses for all members of the Columbia community; and Research Administration with courses for those working on or applying for grants.

The Columbia University Health Sciences Library software workshops include courses on Endnote, Reference Manager, Photoshop, Smart Googling for Healthcare Professionals, and QUOSA Information Manager, a new research tool (currently subscribed to by the Columbia University Libraries) that "streamlines and turbo-charges literature retrieving, organizing, searching and sharing. These courses are FREE to Columbia faculty, staff, and students.

The Columbia University Human Resources Office regularly offers courses on:

• Professional Development – Communication, Administrative, Project Management, Supervisory Essentials
• Executive Development – Communication and Influence, Finance and Accounting, Leadership, Project Management
• Brown Bag Workshops and Other Programs

View the full course descriptions.