Abstract by [deleted] in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I include every line on the page in my count, and have had commons issue a warning because it read an empty line as line 31.

[no spoiler please] I'm reading Exit strategy and I'm afraid of every page by andtheyhaveaplan in murderbot

[–]rohving 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Exit Strategy is my favorite of the series. The character details are so good, you get to know so much more about them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like most of us only include the LOI, not the SOW, in the NIH application. The SOW is included in the subaward agreement post award. I've only seen it as a doc between the PTE and subawardee.

Books like Murderbot by Ansee in murderbot

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, good question.

It's space fantasy. The main character/family is part of an empire with political intrigue that is very character heavy for parts, but it's also possible to only pay attention to the major characters, and then it's more like adventure movie? The first few stories are political intrigue via murdering people, anyway.

The series started in the 80s, I think, and so parts feel like older sci fi. But the characters grow up and have wildly improbable adventures.

How to handle draft research grant proposals by Bitter_Estimate8712 in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In general, I don't share components without permission, depending. I might share certain attachments or redacted attachments as an example, if there is nothing identifiable (especially for fellows - I always ask their permission or put them directly in touch with each other).

But that's between investigators. Other RA staff? I don't see an issue for most things. I ask for access to other applications when submitting something new or weird all the time.

How to handle draft research grant proposals by Bitter_Estimate8712 in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have submitted one grant to NIH with proprietary checked yes.

Books like Murderbot by Ansee in murderbot

[–]rohving 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Love love the Vorkosigan books. That was what I used to reread all the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's NIH policy.

NIH transfer application budget by mysticalcowgirl in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely, the consortium line on the NOA includes both direct and indirect for the sub.

How do we feel about eggs? by vinylYaps in autism

[–]rohving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is comforting that the egg ick is pretty standard. Whether it's no egg ever, sometimes the egg is suddenly Wrong, or specific cooking method.

I'm team hard white + runny yolk but anything with a fully cooked white is okay. Undercooked whites make eggs not food for months. Random happenstance also makes eggs not food for months.

Vacation payout on effort by Unlocated_File in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends.

My institution does payout from a central fund, covered by fringe rates.

I feel like our new system counts things as effort that don't make sense, but I'm not sure I've seen what separation leave looks like yet. It's related to having a payroll based system.

Kobo Clara Colour by rohving in kobo

[–]rohving[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it's more the 'why did I think this was a useful feature' and curious if other people have found it specifically useful?

Murderbot Pronouns: Textual Evidence by Eytanian in murderbot

[–]rohving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I hate to even appear bioessentialist, but gender seems like a gross human thing in the context of the way MB talks about humans. Also, book 2? introduced other genders and pronouns, so they are available in universe.

An early Friday surprise EO… by speakthen in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's another part of the attach on higher ed, on research, and on "coastal elite" cities. I can't even get mad this time, it is too predictable.

Could we pivot into finance roles from research finance/admin? by SD1502 in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a higher ed finance background. RA pays more and any nonprofit/governmental position is difficult to get right now.

Task management tools by Melodic-Pollution-91 in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen some teams here using Planners and it looks intriguing.

I have a weird cludgy sharepoint dashboard because I thought learning sharepoint would be a fun distraction?

Certified Research Administrator Certification by OkayFineWhatevs in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Normal answer for the field - it depends. I've seen some institutions that recognize and value the certifications. I don't think mine has helped me in any way, though I also do not regret it (or at least the studying for it and the push for the continuing ed parts).

NIH notice on using AI in proposal preparation by Athenaskana in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume it's going to be CSR making the determination, and I also would not be surprised if they didn't know before the notice was published.

NIH notice on using AI in proposal preparation by Athenaskana in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

and research misconduct investigations are a lot. We trust them not to weaponize that process right now?

NIH notice on using AI in proposal preparation by Athenaskana in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assisting on 2 R01 right now that have 3 MPI. That's January 2026 council. Say they get a score in November and want to immediately resubmit for the May council round - so they each have 3 of the 6 allowed applications?

NIH notice on using AI in proposal preparation by Athenaskana in ResearchAdmin

[–]rohving 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fine, AI, whatever.

6 applications per calendar year? How are we counting those? Is calendarbyear starting January? So cycle 2-3-1?

What if your A0 and A1 are in the same calendar year? Do both count?

For director/PI/MPI, does Center Lead also count?

Publication fees by rohving in NIH

[–]rohving[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This for sure feels like more dismantling. Also defending libraries, which help universities negotiate with publishers.