Can I still submit IRB proposals?

Yes, the Office of Research Compliance and Institutional Review Boards are operating as usual within the guidelines set by the university. Response time may be slower than usual; we appreciate your understanding.

Please use the self-determination form if you think your study may be a level I/exempt project. The online form and guidance can be accessed under the applications tab at https://www.kent.edu/research/office-research-compliance/irb-forms. The use of this form will greatly improve handling and processing time.

Please email your IRB application to the IRB reviewer in your college/department for review.

Questions may also be directed to researchcompliance@kent.edu.

Is the office of Sponsored Programs open to assist with grant proposals?

The physical offices in Michael Schwartz are empty, but Sponsored Programs remains fully staffed and available to assist with your proposal submissions and post-award requests. The entire staff continues to work full time remotely. We will respond to your phone calls and emails.

The best way to contact RASP is by email. If you are planning to submit a proposal, please contact Diane Skok at: dskok@kent.edu.

Post Award questions should be addressed directly to Beverly Robertson, Associate Director for Post Award at: brobert1@kent.edu. If you have been working directly with a Sponsored Programs Administrator you may reach out to that person directly. Everyone is closely monitoring email. When working directly with a particular Sponsored Programs staff member on a time sensitive proposal submission you may be provided with alternate contact information in order to facilitate communication.

Most agencies continue to adhere to their proposal submission deadlines – and we continue to work with investigators to meet those deadlines. If RASP learns of a deadline change they will let you know.

The RASP internal deadline policy for proposal submission has not changed:

*Notify Sponsored Programs 10 business days prior to the agency deadline (earlier is even better!)

*Complete budget and KUALI tasks 5 business days prior to the agency deadline

*Submit all proposal narrative documents in near final form 2 business days prior to the agency deadline.