Focus groups to shape the future of research administration and support at Duke

Duke University is undertaking a comprehensive review of its research and innovation offices that provide administrative assistance, compliance oversight, and support services across the institution. The purpose of this review is to create a more agile, future-focused model that advances the University’s mission, anticipates emerging needs, and positioning Duke to lead in an evolving research landscape.

Input from the research community is essential to shaping this work. The Office for Research and Innovation will host a series of virtual focus groups for faculty and staff to provide input on various administrative and support areas. Focus groups are open to all faculty and staff working directly in research (central office input will be gathered separately), unless otherwise specified below.

Please use the links below to register for sessions of interest.

• Monday, March 16, 10:00–11:15 am – Grants and Contracts for Provost Area/Campus
  • In this session, we ask faculty and grant managers from the Provost Area (Campus Schools) to sign up as a pair to jointly discuss opportunities to streamline grants and contracting services (supported by ORS, CAMT, etc.)
• Monday, March 16, 12:00-1:15pm – Grants and Contracts for School of Medicine
  • In this session, we ask faculty and grant managers from the School of Medicine to sign up as a pair to jointly discuss opportunities to streamline grants and contracting services (supported by ORA, ORC, etc.)
• Wednesday, March 18, 1:00–2:15 pm – Ethics, Accountability, and Associated Support for Biomedical Research
  • Share insights on research oversight functions and provide feedback on improving or expanding tools and services to support biomedical research.
• Wednesday, March 18, 3:00–4:15 pm – Ethics, Accountability, and Associated Support for Social, Behavioral and Educational Research
  • Share insights on research oversight functions and provide feedback on improving or expanding tools and services to support social, behavioral, and educational research.
• Friday, March 20, 12:00–1:15 pm – Ethics, Accountability, and Associated Support for Animal Research
  • Share insights on research oversight functions and provide feedback on improving or expanding tools and services to support animal research.
• Friday, March 20, 2:00–3:15 pm – Ethics, Accountability, and Associated Support for Computational and Large Data Research
  • Share insights on research oversight functions and provide feedback on improving or expanding tools and services to support computational and large data research.
• Monday, March 23, 11:00–12:15 pm – Translation and Partnerships
  • Offer input on enhancing services associated with technology transfer, commercialization, and external partnerships 

From Duke Office for Research & Innovation (OR&I)