Mission
The mission of the Office of Research and Economic Development is to provide leadership in research administration, support the endeavors of the University’s research community, and ensure the responsible stewardship of research activities. The Office of Research and Economic Development accomplishes its mission by minimizing the impediments to research activity, promoting research conduct that meets the highest standards of ethical integrity, and ensuring that research activity is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Units
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The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) is comprised of various units, which serve the progressive needs of FIU’s research community. The Researcher’s Timeline outlines typical milestones in the funding process, from early conceptualization of the project to the closeout of the project, and shows which group within ORED specializes in each area. You may also find more detailed information in the 2021-2022 ORED Guide to Faculty New to FIU. If you are not sure which office to contact, please call 305-348-2494.
Researcher Resources
Announcements
NSF pre-award and post-award disclosures table (April 22, 2022…read more)
Information regarding NSF pre-award and post-award disclosures relating to the biographical sketch and current and pending support (April 22, 2022…read more)
The Office of Financial Planning has released the fringe benefit rates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. (February 23, 2022…read more)
Salary Limitation for NIH Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts. The NIH 12-month appointment salary cap will be $203,700. The NIH salary cap for nine-month appointments will be prorated to $152,190. (February 21, 2022…read more)
Updated Gifts, Grants & Other Externally Sponsored Activities Decision Tree and Negotiation and Execution of Sponsored Project Awards and Agreements Policy and Procedures # 2320.055 (September 2, 2021…read more)
All employees engaged in externally funded research activities need to answer yes to section 1. J. in the Report of Outside Activity/Conflict of Interest” Employee Portal in PeopleSoft and review section 1. J in detail. (August 13, 2021…read more)
