Grants and Sponsored Programs
Welcome to the Office of Foundation Relation and Sponsored Programs
We assist faculty, staff and students with major grants that focus on broad institutional programs and initiatives from federal and private sources. We help obtain funding through major grants programs for faculty scholarship, research and fellowships and coordinate collaborations through sub-grants and awards from other institutions and partners.
Angela M. Irvine, M.A Ed., CAMS
Box 255
Pomerleau Alumni Center
802.654.2351
CARES Act Funds
Institutional Quarterly Report
Funding Application Date: April 22, 2020
Date Funding Received: May 6, 2020
Federally Required Posting Date: September 30, 2020
September 18, 2020
Institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act are required to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). This page provides public information about Saint Michael’s College’s participation in the CARES Act and use of the college’s HEERF Institutional Portion. This information will be updated no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
Saint Michael’s College signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund under the CARES Act to the Department of Education under Grant Award Notification P425F200482. Funding was awarded on May 6, 2020.
- Saint Michael’s College was allocated a total of $1,186,800 under Section 18004(a)(1). Pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, at least $593,400 will be distributed directly to eligible students impacted by campus disruptions due to the coronavirus. The Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion states that the remaining $593,400 may be used to cover institutional costs associated with the
- Total of funding received for Institutional Award: $593,400
- the amount of large covered funds received that were expended or obligated for each project or activity: $593,400
- a detailed list of all projects or activities for which large covered funds were expended or obligated:
Institutional funding award is utilized to recover costs associated with refunded residential fees to all students that left campus in March 2020. These expenses were processed in June 2020 as the institutional expense related to drawing institutional funds from G5.
We will report this expenditure on the FY20 SEFA schedule. The funds will be drawn from the G5 account in FY21.
- No subcontracts or subawards were made using funding from this grant award.
Find Funding
SMC For Faculty and Students
Funding for research/scholarship/curriculum that is directly provided by the College is managed internally. Please consult the Faculty Development Committee for details and deadlines.
Fellowship Opportunities
Saint Michael’s College has put together a table containing all of the common fellowship programs that have been applied for. This will help the reader locate a potential fellowship program. The reader will be better equipped to then do more in-depth research. You will also see that after the table you find links to Residential Fellowships as well as links to Fellowship opportunities in Specific Fields. The links that have been compiled are just some of the many Fellowship opportunities that can be applied for at Saint Michael’s College.
| Program | Eligible Fields | Type of Support | Amount / Duration | Deadline / Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEH Fellowships | Humanities | Advanced Research opportunities for Faculty and Students | Around $4200.00 a month maximum | Around 50,000.00 per year May 1st and December 1st |
| ACLS Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Advanced Research Opportunities for Assistant Faculty | Around $64,000.00, including $2500.00 for travel and research expenses Duration of 9 months | Around Late September and February |
| Guggenheim Foundation Fellowships | All Areas of Study | Opportunities for advanced research in any area of study | Around an average of $36,000.00 Duration of 6-12 months | September 15th and April 15th |
| Social Science Research Council (SSRC) | Social Sciences | Collaborative Research on specified topics pertaining to Social Sciences | Ranges between $1.00 - $50,000.00 Duration of about 2 years | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific fellowship opportunity applied for |
| ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Advanced research opportunities including Junior Faculty. Fellowship Opportunities in Area Studies | Ranges between $35,000.00 – and $60,000.00 | Last between 6-12 months Late September and middle of March |
| NRC Ford Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities | All Area of Study | Research conducted by new faculty in fields that currently are historically underrepresented | Around a $40,000.00 stipend, Also includes travel and Research allowance Last 1 year | November and April depending on the fellowship that is applied for |
| American Philosophical Society Sabbatical Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Allows for a supplement of a sabbatical leave | Ranges between $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 Yearly Basis | October and usually around the Spring time |
Residential Fellowship Opportunities
- ACLS Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships (9 research centers in the U.S.)
- ACLS New York Public Library Residential Fellowships
- American Academy in Rome
- Harry Ransom Center for Study in the Humanities (Austin, TX)
- Institute for Advanced Studies (Princeton, NJ)
- NRC Research Associateship Programs (government research labs in the U.S.)
- NSF International Research Fellowship Program (foreign research labs)
- The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Study Center (Italy)
- The Smithsonian Institutions Fellowship Program (Washington, DC)
- Stanford Humanities Center
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Scholars-In-Residence Program
- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship Program (Cambridge, MA)
- Associated Kyoto Program (Kyoto, Japan)
- National Humanities Center Fellowships (Triangle Park, NC)
- Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (Charlottesville, VA)
- Newberry Library Short-Term and Long-Term Fellowships for the Humanities (Chicago)
- Fellowships at the Huntington (San Marino, CA)
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences Visiting Scholars Program (Cambridge, MA)
Fellowship Opportunities in Specific Fields
- Contemplative practice(ACLS)
- Creative Writing (NEA)
- Human Sexuality (SSRC)
- The New Independent States and Central and Eastern Europe (NCEEER)
- Peace and conflict resolution (residence at USIP)
- Pre-Colombian Studies (residence at Dumbarton Oaks)
- American Association of University Women American Fellowships (AAUW)
- National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships (NA/Ed)
- Sloan Research Fellowships
- Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program
Research Grant Opportunities
In an attempt to help the students and faculty with researching various grant opportunities, the staff of Saint Michael’s College has assembled a table of basic information of the most common funding sources. We created the table to aid both students and faculty members begin the difficult task of finding a potential funding source. If you need any additional help please contact Angela Irvine (ext. 2351).
| Organization and Program | Fields of Study able to Apply to the Funding | Purpose of Funding | Amount of Funding and Duration of the Funding | Funding deadlines and notifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSF National Science Foundation | Sciences and Social Sciences | Funding for Research Projects and Educational Grants | Between $50,000- and $500,000 ranging from 1-5 years | Dependent on specific grants, Deadlines may vary |
| NIH National Institutes of Health | Sciences and Social Sciences | Research on human health and the outcomes of human health | Awards Average around $300,000 with a 1-3 year duration of funding | Deadlines Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| DEP Department of Energy | Sciences and Social Sciences | Research pertaining to the progress of all forms of energy | Average awards range from $150,000 - $1,000,000, Duration of funding varies | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| SSRC Social Science Research Council | Social Sciences | Shared research projects on specified topics | Awards can range from $1.00 – $50.000 and last up to 2 years | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| ACLS American Council of Learned Societies | Humanities and Social Sciences | Research in specified fields of Area Studies | Travel and stipends can last up to a year | Usually around October and March (subject to change) |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement Cottrell College Science Awards | Science | Research in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy involving undergraduates | Usually around $35,000 Summer funding | Varies dependent on which grant is applied for, usually summer months |
| American Philosophical Society Franklin Research Grants | All Areas of Study (Science, Social Science, Humanities) | Funds research projects in all areas and disciplines | Average funding is between $1,000 – $6,000 dollars on a 1 year contract | October 1st/ January December 1st/ March |
| United States Institute of Peace Unsolicited Grants | Social Sciences | Research towards International Peace | Average funding ranges between $50,000 - $100,000 Lasts about 1-2 years | October 1st/ April |
| IREX International Research Exchanges Board | Humanities and Social Sciences | Research on European and Asian studies abroad | Stipend which includes travel Lasts up to 1 year | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| CIES Fulbright Scholar Program | All Disciples and Areas of study | Lecturing and Research that is conducted abroad | Stipend which includes travel Ranges from 2 months to an academic year | August 1st/ March |
| Vermont Genetics Network | Biology/Psychology | Research and student research | $25,000 to $75,000 | Usually in January |
| VT EPSCoR | Science/Social Science | Student research projects | $5,000 | Contact grants office for information |
Proposal Process
The Office of Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs will assist you in preparing your budgets, internal approvals and procedures and planning for submitting your grant application.
Checklist for Faculty Grants
Grants Budget Sheet
Planning Timeline Guide
Preparing your Budget
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Saint Michael’s College Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee appointed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, charged to protect human participants involved in research and to ensure that this research is carried out in an ethical manner.*
Federal regulations stipulate that “…each institution or agency which conducts or which proposes to conduct or authorize human research shall establish a human research review committee…No human research shall be conducted or authorized by such institution or agency unless…such committee has reviewed and approved the proposed human research project…” While Saint Michael’s policies are influenced by the guidelines of federal regulatory agencies, the Saint Michael’s College IRB is the agency ultimately responsible for creating and overseeing policies relevant to human subjects research on campus.
Ultimately, investigators must be familiar with and behave according to the spirit and letter of federal and professional guidelines pertaining to human research. For more information on these federal regulations see the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services links on the right side of this page.
The following links have been developed to help you determine whether your research project requires IRB approval, and if so, to guide you through the application process. Contact the IRB should you have additional questions.
All IRB documents, such as application forms, training materials, and other information about IRB processes, are posted on an SMC Canvas course assigned to the IRB. Please contact Patrick Volz (pvolz@bbcjville.com) to be added to the Canvas IRB course.
IRB Contact Information
Andrew Korich, Ph.D.
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Office: Cheray Hall 108, Box 339
Email: akorich@bbcjville.com
Phone: 802.654.2985
*A similar committee, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), oversees the ethical treatment of vertebrate animals at Saint Michael’s. A link to this committee’s page can be found on the left side of this page under Research Approval Committees.
Government Websites
Office for Human Research Protections
Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects
Searchable Databases
Grants.gov
The federal government hosts this site for all federal grant notices. There are multiple search options from the “Find Funding Link”
SPIN Database
Saint Michael’s College subscribes to this database to assist faculty and staff in finding grant opportunities. A profile (link to the profile form) is required before utilizing the database. SPIN provides daily alerts and search options for grant opportunities and for other researchers/faculty/Instructors in your field.
SPIN DATABASE TIPS
SPIN is a comprehensive database of funding opportunities gathered from federal agencies, foundations, professional societies, associations and corporations. It is updated daily and can be searched by sponsor, amount, deadline, funding type and area of interest and other criteria.
GENIUS is a database, which contains profiles of scholars and researchers at universities and research institutions. GENIUS profiles are used for identifying interest or expertise within the university as well as globally, for information to be used with SMARTS and for storing curriculum vitae. You choose whether your GENIUS profile is private, accessible to your institution only or accessible to the global community.
SMARTS is the electronic matching and notification system that sends targeted funding information to you via your e-mail. The keywords that reflect your areas of interest or expertise and other criteria that you select in your GENIUS profile are used to search current opportunities in the SPIN database of funding opportunities. Matching occurs electronically on a daily basis and any results are sent directly to you.
Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Community Foundation provides a link to a searchable database. This database provides information on all foundations that provide grant funding to organizations in Vermont and Nationally.
Award Process
Congratulations… your grant proposal is funded. You now enter into the Post Award process for implementing your grant. Your process begins with the OFFICIAL award notification from the funding source. Responsibilities for supporting the administration of grants and contracts are divided between the Finance Office and the Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office.
Implementation of the project begins with the OFFICIAL GRANT AWARD NOTICE AND CONTRACT. The official document should go to the Accounting and Budget Office with a copy to the Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office. This document will outline the official policies and procedures we must adhere to during the course of the grant along with reporting requirements and policies on pre-award spending if applicable. No spending can occur without this document.
Managing Grants
Angela Irvine
Director of Sponsored Programs and Foundation Relations
802.654.2351
airvine@bbcjville.com
- Handles all Internal Processes
- Submit Project Profile
- Contact for All Sub-awards
- Responsible for all Program reporting and Facilities logistics
Budgets and Financial Records
The Accounting and Budget Office provides you with all financial information on your grant award. They complete documentation for billing, quarterly reports and approvals for all purchases using grant funds.
The Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office will assist you with facts, data and other information required for reporting.
Other offices on campus that can provide you with information and data:
- Registrar’s Office
- Office of Institutional Research
Responsible Conduct in Research
The responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR) is critical for excellence, as well as public trust, in science spanning all disciplines. Consequently, education in RCR is considered essential in the preparation of future scientists, researchers and educators. As a liberal arts institution, engaging students in experiential learning crosses disciplines and therefore is not limited to one specific department or research program. It is our belief that all students engaged in mentored scientific research must understand the implications of ethical standards and research conduct prior to engaging in research activities.
All students engaged in research in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics or psychology are required to complete the RCR training requirements. Any student, regardless of discipline, that receives NSF or NIH funding for their work, must complete the training requirement.
History of Policy
Beginning on January 4, 2010, all Saint Michael’s College undergraduate and graduate students participating in paid research or receiving academic credit for research began participating in training in the responsible conduct of research. At a minimum, students were required to complete one of the free courses offered by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative.
Beginning on May 1, 2011, the option of a different online training program was made available to student researchers. The two modules offered through the Responsible Conduct in Research website were made available as another means of completing the requirement for training in RCR.
Principle Investigator/Faculty Mentor Responsibility
Principle Investigators are required to determine which of the options their students must complete (CITI or RCR web-based) and consistently apply those expectations across all students working with the PI over the life of the grant. For research that began before May 1, 2011, PIs have the option to use the new modules through RCR if appropriate.
Saint Michael’s College Policies and Instructions
National Science Foundation RCR Requirements
National Institutes of Health RCR Requirements
Important Resources
Circular A-21 allowable costs and principles for federal funding
Proposal Guides to Major Funders
CARES Act Funds
Institutional Quarterly Report
Funding Application Date: April 22, 2020
Date Funding Received: May 6, 2020
Federally Required Posting Date: September 30, 2020
September 18, 2020
Institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act are required to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). This page provides public information about Saint Michael’s College’s participation in the CARES Act and use of the college’s HEERF Institutional Portion. This information will be updated no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
Saint Michael’s College signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund under the CARES Act to the Department of Education under Grant Award Notification P425F200482. Funding was awarded on May 6, 2020.
- Saint Michael’s College was allocated a total of $1,186,800 under Section 18004(a)(1). Pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, at least $593,400 will be distributed directly to eligible students impacted by campus disruptions due to the coronavirus. The Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion states that the remaining $593,400 may be used to cover institutional costs associated with the
- Total of funding received for Institutional Award: $593,400
- the amount of large covered funds received that were expended or obligated for each project or activity: $593,400
- a detailed list of all projects or activities for which large covered funds were expended or obligated:
Institutional funding award is utilized to recover costs associated with refunded residential fees to all students that left campus in March 2020. These expenses were processed in June 2020 as the institutional expense related to drawing institutional funds from G5.
We will report this expenditure on the FY20 SEFA schedule. The funds will be drawn from the G5 account in FY21.
- No subcontracts or subawards were made using funding from this grant award.
Find Funding
SMC For Faculty and Students
Funding for research/scholarship/curriculum that is directly provided by the College is managed internally. Please consult the Faculty Development Committee for details and deadlines.
Fellowship Opportunities
Saint Michael’s College has put together a table containing all of the common fellowship programs that have been applied for. This will help the reader locate a potential fellowship program. The reader will be better equipped to then do more in-depth research. You will also see that after the table you find links to Residential Fellowships as well as links to Fellowship opportunities in Specific Fields. The links that have been compiled are just some of the many Fellowship opportunities that can be applied for at Saint Michael’s College.
| Program | Eligible Fields | Type of Support | Amount / Duration | Deadline / Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEH Fellowships | Humanities | Advanced Research opportunities for Faculty and Students | Around $4200.00 a month maximum | Around 50,000.00 per year May 1st and December 1st |
| ACLS Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Advanced Research Opportunities for Assistant Faculty | Around $64,000.00, including $2500.00 for travel and research expenses Duration of 9 months | Around Late September and February |
| Guggenheim Foundation Fellowships | All Areas of Study | Opportunities for advanced research in any area of study | Around an average of $36,000.00 Duration of 6-12 months | September 15th and April 15th |
| Social Science Research Council (SSRC) | Social Sciences | Collaborative Research on specified topics pertaining to Social Sciences | Ranges between $1.00 - $50,000.00 Duration of about 2 years | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific fellowship opportunity applied for |
| ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Advanced research opportunities including Junior Faculty. Fellowship Opportunities in Area Studies | Ranges between $35,000.00 – and $60,000.00 | Last between 6-12 months Late September and middle of March |
| NRC Ford Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities | All Area of Study | Research conducted by new faculty in fields that currently are historically underrepresented | Around a $40,000.00 stipend, Also includes travel and Research allowance Last 1 year | November and April depending on the fellowship that is applied for |
| American Philosophical Society Sabbatical Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Allows for a supplement of a sabbatical leave | Ranges between $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 Yearly Basis | October and usually around the Spring time |
Residential Fellowship Opportunities
- ACLS Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships (9 research centers in the U.S.)
- ACLS New York Public Library Residential Fellowships
- American Academy in Rome
- Harry Ransom Center for Study in the Humanities (Austin, TX)
- Institute for Advanced Studies (Princeton, NJ)
- NRC Research Associateship Programs (government research labs in the U.S.)
- NSF International Research Fellowship Program (foreign research labs)
- The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Study Center (Italy)
- The Smithsonian Institutions Fellowship Program (Washington, DC)
- Stanford Humanities Center
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Scholars-In-Residence Program
- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship Program (Cambridge, MA)
- Associated Kyoto Program (Kyoto, Japan)
- National Humanities Center Fellowships (Triangle Park, NC)
- Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (Charlottesville, VA)
- Newberry Library Short-Term and Long-Term Fellowships for the Humanities (Chicago)
- Fellowships at the Huntington (San Marino, CA)
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences Visiting Scholars Program (Cambridge, MA)
Fellowship Opportunities in Specific Fields
- Contemplative practice(ACLS)
- Creative Writing (NEA)
- Human Sexuality (SSRC)
- The New Independent States and Central and Eastern Europe (NCEEER)
- Peace and conflict resolution (residence at USIP)
- Pre-Colombian Studies (residence at Dumbarton Oaks)
- American Association of University Women American Fellowships (AAUW)
- National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships (NA/Ed)
- Sloan Research Fellowships
- Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program
Research Grant Opportunities
In an attempt to help the students and faculty with researching various grant opportunities, the staff of Saint Michael’s College has assembled a table of basic information of the most common funding sources. We created the table to aid both students and faculty members begin the difficult task of finding a potential funding source. If you need any additional help please contact Angela Irvine (ext. 2351).
| Organization and Program | Fields of Study able to Apply to the Funding | Purpose of Funding | Amount of Funding and Duration of the Funding | Funding deadlines and notifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSF National Science Foundation | Sciences and Social Sciences | Funding for Research Projects and Educational Grants | Between $50,000- and $500,000 ranging from 1-5 years | Dependent on specific grants, Deadlines may vary |
| NIH National Institutes of Health | Sciences and Social Sciences | Research on human health and the outcomes of human health | Awards Average around $300,000 with a 1-3 year duration of funding | Deadlines Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| DEP Department of Energy | Sciences and Social Sciences | Research pertaining to the progress of all forms of energy | Average awards range from $150,000 - $1,000,000, Duration of funding varies | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| SSRC Social Science Research Council | Social Sciences | Shared research projects on specified topics | Awards can range from $1.00 – $50.000 and last up to 2 years | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| ACLS American Council of Learned Societies | Humanities and Social Sciences | Research in specified fields of Area Studies | Travel and stipends can last up to a year | Usually around October and March (subject to change) |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement Cottrell College Science Awards | Science | Research in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy involving undergraduates | Usually around $35,000 Summer funding | Varies dependent on which grant is applied for, usually summer months |
| American Philosophical Society Franklin Research Grants | All Areas of Study (Science, Social Science, Humanities) | Funds research projects in all areas and disciplines | Average funding is between $1,000 – $6,000 dollars on a 1 year contract | October 1st/ January December 1st/ March |
| United States Institute of Peace Unsolicited Grants | Social Sciences | Research towards International Peace | Average funding ranges between $50,000 - $100,000 Lasts about 1-2 years | October 1st/ April |
| IREX International Research Exchanges Board | Humanities and Social Sciences | Research on European and Asian studies abroad | Stipend which includes travel Lasts up to 1 year | Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
| CIES Fulbright Scholar Program | All Disciples and Areas of study | Lecturing and Research that is conducted abroad | Stipend which includes travel Ranges from 2 months to an academic year | August 1st/ March |
| Vermont Genetics Network | Biology/Psychology | Research and student research | $25,000 to $75,000 | Usually in January |
| VT EPSCoR | Science/Social Science | Student research projects | $5,000 | Contact grants office for information |
Proposal Process
The Office of Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs will assist you in preparing your budgets, internal approvals and procedures and planning for submitting your grant application.
Checklist for Faculty Grants
Grants Budget Sheet
Planning Timeline Guide
Preparing your Budget
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Saint Michael’s College Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee appointed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, charged to protect human participants involved in research and to ensure that this research is carried out in an ethical manner.*
Federal regulations stipulate that “…each institution or agency which conducts or which proposes to conduct or authorize human research shall establish a human research review committee…No human research shall be conducted or authorized by such institution or agency unless…such committee has reviewed and approved the proposed human research project…” While Saint Michael’s policies are influenced by the guidelines of federal regulatory agencies, the Saint Michael’s College IRB is the agency ultimately responsible for creating and overseeing policies relevant to human subjects research on campus.
Ultimately, investigators must be familiar with and behave according to the spirit and letter of federal and professional guidelines pertaining to human research. For more information on these federal regulations see the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services links on the right side of this page.
The following links have been developed to help you determine whether your research project requires IRB approval, and if so, to guide you through the application process. Contact the IRB should you have additional questions.
All IRB documents, such as application forms, training materials, and other information about IRB processes, are posted on an SMC Canvas course assigned to the IRB. Please contact Patrick Volz (pvolz@bbcjville.com) to be added to the Canvas IRB course.
IRB Contact Information
Andrew Korich, Ph.D.
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Office: Cheray Hall 108, Box 339
Email: akorich@bbcjville.com
Phone: 802.654.2985
*A similar committee, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), oversees the ethical treatment of vertebrate animals at Saint Michael’s. A link to this committee’s page can be found on the left side of this page under Research Approval Committees.
Government Websites
Office for Human Research Protections
Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects
Searchable Databases
Grants.gov
The federal government hosts this site for all federal grant notices. There are multiple search options from the “Find Funding Link”
SPIN Database
Saint Michael’s College subscribes to this database to assist faculty and staff in finding grant opportunities. A profile (link to the profile form) is required before utilizing the database. SPIN provides daily alerts and search options for grant opportunities and for other researchers/faculty/Instructors in your field.
SPIN DATABASE TIPS
SPIN is a comprehensive database of funding opportunities gathered from federal agencies, foundations, professional societies, associations and corporations. It is updated daily and can be searched by sponsor, amount, deadline, funding type and area of interest and other criteria.
GENIUS is a database, which contains profiles of scholars and researchers at universities and research institutions. GENIUS profiles are used for identifying interest or expertise within the university as well as globally, for information to be used with SMARTS and for storing curriculum vitae. You choose whether your GENIUS profile is private, accessible to your institution only or accessible to the global community.
SMARTS is the electronic matching and notification system that sends targeted funding information to you via your e-mail. The keywords that reflect your areas of interest or expertise and other criteria that you select in your GENIUS profile are used to search current opportunities in the SPIN database of funding opportunities. Matching occurs electronically on a daily basis and any results are sent directly to you.
Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Community Foundation provides a link to a searchable database. This database provides information on all foundations that provide grant funding to organizations in Vermont and Nationally.
Award Process
Congratulations… your grant proposal is funded. You now enter into the Post Award process for implementing your grant. Your process begins with the OFFICIAL award notification from the funding source. Responsibilities for supporting the administration of grants and contracts are divided between the Finance Office and the Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office.
Implementation of the project begins with the OFFICIAL GRANT AWARD NOTICE AND CONTRACT. The official document should go to the Accounting and Budget Office with a copy to the Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office. This document will outline the official policies and procedures we must adhere to during the course of the grant along with reporting requirements and policies on pre-award spending if applicable. No spending can occur without this document.
Managing Grants
Angela Irvine
Director of Sponsored Programs and Foundation Relations
802.654.2351
airvine@bbcjville.com
- Handles all Internal Processes
- Submit Project Profile
- Contact for All Sub-awards
- Responsible for all Program reporting and Facilities logistics
Budgets and Financial Records
The Accounting and Budget Office provides you with all financial information on your grant award. They complete documentation for billing, quarterly reports and approvals for all purchases using grant funds.
The Foundation Relations and Sponsored Programs Office will assist you with facts, data and other information required for reporting.
Other offices on campus that can provide you with information and data:
- Registrar’s Office
- Office of Institutional Research
Responsible Conduct in Research
The responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR) is critical for excellence, as well as public trust, in science spanning all disciplines. Consequently, education in RCR is considered essential in the preparation of future scientists, researchers and educators. As a liberal arts institution, engaging students in experiential learning crosses disciplines and therefore is not limited to one specific department or research program. It is our belief that all students engaged in mentored scientific research must understand the implications of ethical standards and research conduct prior to engaging in research activities.
All students engaged in research in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics or psychology are required to complete the RCR training requirements. Any student, regardless of discipline, that receives NSF or NIH funding for their work, must complete the training requirement.
History of Policy
Beginning on January 4, 2010, all Saint Michael’s College undergraduate and graduate students participating in paid research or receiving academic credit for research began participating in training in the responsible conduct of research. At a minimum, students were required to complete one of the free courses offered by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative.
Beginning on May 1, 2011, the option of a different online training program was made available to student researchers. The two modules offered through the Responsible Conduct in Research website were made available as another means of completing the requirement for training in RCR.
Principle Investigator/Faculty Mentor Responsibility
Principle Investigators are required to determine which of the options their students must complete (CITI or RCR web-based) and consistently apply those expectations across all students working with the PI over the life of the grant. For research that began before May 1, 2011, PIs have the option to use the new modules through RCR if appropriate.
Saint Michael’s College Policies and Instructions
National Science Foundation RCR Requirements
National Institutes of Health RCR Requirements
Important Resources
Circular A-21 allowable costs and principles for federal funding
Proposal Guides to Major Funders