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Getting Started at Temple



A Research Checklist for Getting Started at Temple University

This is a short list of things for research faculty to do during their first month or so at Temple.


  • Systems Access
    • NIH Commons
      • If you do not have a NIH Commons ID: 
      • If you already have an NIH commons ID: 
        • Update your current profile to include Temple position and contact info
        • Let ORA know when that is complete, and we will Select Temple as your Primary Affiliation


      • NSF Fastlane:
        • If you do not have a FastLane ID:
        Register here: https://apps.research.gov/account/registration If you already have an NSF ID: 
          Log into https://www.research.gov/research-web/ and request Temple University be added to your account by selecting “Add a role”
            • eRA at Temple (used for proposal submissions, COI, IRB protocols, IACUC, and biosafety)
              • Click here https://era.temple.edu/tu_login/login.asp
              • Follow instructions for first-time user, your account will be active the next business day
              • Once you have access to the system, Click “My conflicts of interest” on the left hand side to complete COI requirements.
              • Please ensure profile (top menu) information is complete and accurate


          • IT
            • Contact IT with any specific needs regarding data security and HIPAA compliance
              • cphithelp@temple.edu


          • Future Plans
            • Notify ORA pre-award of any planned submissions, or planned grant transfers


          • Important List-servs/communications:

            OVPR List Servs-  https://research.temple.edu/about-us/communications-ovpr Recommended “Main Research List-serv”, “funding mailing list”; “IRB Listserv- as applicable

            OVPR Teams Channel:

            OVPR maintains a Microsoft Teams channel to communicate with our Temple, TUHS, and FCCC research community. You must use a temple.edu, tuhs.temple.edu, or fccc.edu email address to join. If you need assistance, please submit this form.

            NIH List-Servs

            Subscribe to NIH Guide for Grants and Contractshttps://grants.nih.gov/funding/nih-guide-for-grants-and-contracts/subscribe

            Applicant List Serv: https://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=grants-gov-applicant-s2s&A=1.

            Subscribe to the NIH Extramural Nexus https://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A0=EXTRAMURALNEXUS

            Listserv for updates on eRA Commons: https://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=eRA-Information-L&A=1

            NSF List Serv:

            NSF Update: Timely communications for scientists and administrators that can be customized to specific interests. https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNSF/subscriber/new






            Questions:

            Contact Laura Vassallo, Director of Research Administration:

            Paley Hall, 5th Floor, Suite 504

            laura.vassallo@temple.edu

            215-204-5279, or Teams Chat.