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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:ID,
    Obtainobtain a  login credential  https://research.temple.edu/research-administration/pre-award-management/pre-award-resources/nih-commons-id
      If you already have an NIH commons ID:ID,
        Updateupdate your current profile to include Temple position and contact infoinfo. Let ORA know when that is complete, and we will Select Temple as your Primary AffiliationAffiliation.

        NSF Fastlane:Fastlane . If you already have an NSF ID:ID,
          Loglog 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.aspasp.
              • Follow instructions for first-time user, your account will be active the next business dayday.
              • 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
              • Future Plans
                • Notify ORA pre-award of any planned submissions, or planned grant transfers
              • Important List-servs/Listservs/communications:
              OVPR Teams Channel: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 NSF ListListserv Serv:

              Questions:

              Contact Laura Vassallo, Director of Research Administration:Administration

              Paley Hall, 5th Floor, Suite 504

              laura.vassallo@temple.edu

              215-204-5279, or Teams Chat.