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May 2025

Ask RCRA Community Forum

The Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) is delighted to invite you to our monthly "Ask RCRA" community forum! Please join us for important research compliance information, including regulatory updates and institutional changes in policies and procedures. To receive a link to the webinar, please register in advance: 

When: Tuesday, May 13th

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Registration: https://emory.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gZK1sYOHSPCEtfJR5DuwYQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda:

  1. Compliance Officers Forum​ – Deepika Bhatia, Asc VP, Chief Research Compliance Officer; Terrie Estes, SVP Chief Compliance Officer (EHI OOC); Melissa Hall, Asc VP & Chief Compliance Officer (OOC)
  2. Insight Phase 1 Modules Overview - Heather Shinn Emory Digital Insight Project Manager; Darryl Grant, Emory Digital, Applications Integrator
  3. Export Controls Office Announcement – Rose Ndegwa, Dir. Export Controls Office (RCRA)
  4. Q&A

Do you have any questions we can answer during the session? Please submit questions to: researchcompliance@emory.edu or aaliyah.saran.van.de.cruize@emory.edu  

We look forward to seeing you at Ask RCRA!

​** Be sure to check out the SciENcv Workshop Series! - Learn everything you need to know about SciENcv before it's mandated this May! Dates and Registration found here**

Department of Energy Research Security Training Requirements

Effective May 1, 2025, new Department of Energy (DOE) research security training requirements state that covered individuals must certify that they have completed research security training within one year prior to submitting an application for DOE funding. The certification for covered individuals will be collected via an additional certification on the Current and Pending (Other) Support disclosure.

Emory’s research security training module is found in Brainier learning management system. Log into Brainier via PeopleSoft Self-Service Learning Management prior to clicking on the link to access the training.

Alternatively, you can log into Brainier via PeopleSoft Self-Service Learning Management and search for “research security training” to access the training module.

Additional Resources

More information can be found in Dept of Energy’s Financial Assistance Letter dated October 7, 2024

Questions? Contact researchsecurity@emory.edu for more information.