Phasing out the SoTL Broad IRB Protocol with USM ATTN: PIs of Scholarship of Teaching & Learning protocols

This announcement is for those UMBC PIs who conduct Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) research and previously submitted IRB protocol application(s) through the broad management of University of Maryland College Park. 


The following message, shared by Joe Smith (Director of UMCP's Human Research Protection Program) is regarding SoTL protocols that are already/currently housed under UMD's IRB. Such IRB protocols will need to migrate back to UMBC's IRB within the next year. As of December 2024, all new SoTL IRB applications must be filed through UMBC's IRB and Kuali Protocols system. 


"The SoTL Broad Protocol with USM has been recently approved for one additional year with an expiration date of 7/15/2026.  The SoTL Broad Protocol will not be renewed beyond 7/14/2026.  

The UMD IRB is transitioning to a new electronic submission system that is not conducive to the current SoTL Broad Protocol process.  Please see below for important notes & dates about continuing your project:

1) If your project will be completed prior to 7/15/26, there is no action that you need to take.  

2) If your project will continue beyond 7/15/26, you must submit your project through your home institution's IRB well in advance of 7/15/26 in order to avoid expiration and closure of your SoTL project.

3) If you need to submit an Amendment to your SoTL project, it must be submitted prior to 12/1/25.  The UMD IRB will not be accepting changes to SoTL projects beyond 12/1/25.  

4) If you need to make changes to your SoTL project after 12/1/25, that would be the time to transfer your SoTL project to your home institution's IRB Office. 

If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to reach out to myself or Nancy O’Neill at the USM Kirwan Center, at noneill@usmd.edu.  Please copy us on any emails.

Thanks for working with us on this over the past 3 years!
Joe

Joseph M. Smith 

Director | Human Research Protection Program


Division of Research | University of Maryland 

Email: jsmith54@umd.edu  | Ph office: 301-405-0678 

Human Research Protection Office http://research.umd.edu/irb"

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is dramatically reducing its vital support for scientific research. Principal Investigators who were conducting or facilitating economic research under a grant terminated by NSF can now apply for rescue funds to mitigate disruptions of work that promises to provide societal benefits.

Application Deadline:
Rolling; funds are limited - grantseekers should apply as soon as possible

Award Size:
Grants will range from $25K to $250K, with most awards under $50K


To apply for rescue funds, PIs of terminated grants are asked to submit a narrative letter describing the social value of the work that is being disrupted, including why the project is important for the United States and, if applicable, the world. The SSRC will convene a Public Review Panel to evaluate submissions. Panel members are expected to include consumers of economic information, including former state and local officials, high school teachers, journalists, and business leaders. The panel will evaluate the proposals, and make funding recommendations based on the perceived value of the research and the impact of the rescue funds.

 

To be eligible for rescue funding, a research project must:

·        Have received an NSF funding award prior to 6/1/2025  

·        Have had that award officially terminated, cancelled, or suspended by the NSF  

·        Be economics-related, as evidenced by the inclusion of the CV of at least one practicing PhD economist in the original NSF funding application  

 

The Economic Research Rescue Fund is generously supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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Are you interested in supporting ethical research at UMBC? 

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) — the university committee that reviews, approves, and monitors research involving human participants — is currently accepting volunteer applications from faculty, staff, and students to join the committee.

The IRB regularly rotates its membership to ensure representation across departments and areas of expertise. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the integrity of UMBC’s research enterprise while gaining valuable experience in research ethics and compliance.

What IRB Members Do:

  • Review research proposals and consent documents
  • Evaluate ethical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of studies
  • Assess risk levels and ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Recommend improvements to protocols and IRB procedures
  • Attend and participate in IRB meetings and deliberations

Time Commitment:

  • Faculty/Staff: 3-year renewable term
  • Students: 1-year renewable term
  • The IRB meets five times per academic year (October, December, February, April, and June)
  • Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How to Apply:

If you're interested in serving, please complete the form linked below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Serve on UMBC's IRB 

For questions, contact the Department of Human Research Protections and Integrity at IRB@umbc.edu.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support and protect human subjects in research at UMBC!

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Are you interested in supporting ethical research at UMBC? 

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) — the university committee that reviews, approves, and monitors research involving human participants — is currently accepting volunteer applications from faculty, staff, and students to join the committee.

The IRB regularly rotates its membership to ensure representation across departments and areas of expertise. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the integrity of UMBC’s research enterprise while gaining valuable experience in research ethics and compliance.

What IRB Members Do:

  • Review research proposals and consent documents
  • Evaluate ethical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of studies
  • Assess risk levels and ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Recommend improvements to protocols and IRB procedures
  • Attend and participate in IRB meetings and deliberations

Time Commitment:

  • Faculty/Staff: 3-year renewable term
  • Students: 1-year renewable term
  • The IRB meets five times per academic year (October, December, February, April, and June)
  • Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How to Apply:

If you're interested in serving, please complete the form linked below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Serve on UMBC's IRB 

For questions, contact the Department of Human Research Protections and Integrity at IRB@umbc.edu.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support and protect human subjects in research at UMBC!

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Are you interested in supporting ethical research at UMBC? 

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) — the university committee that reviews, approves, and monitors research involving human participants — is currently accepting volunteer applications from faculty, staff, and students to join the committee.

The IRB regularly rotates its membership to ensure representation across departments and areas of expertise. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the integrity of UMBC’s research enterprise while gaining valuable experience in research ethics and compliance.

What IRB Members Do:

  • Review research proposals and consent documents
  • Evaluate ethical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of studies
  • Assess risk levels and ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Recommend improvements to protocols and IRB procedures
  • Attend and participate in IRB meetings and deliberations

Time Commitment:

  • Faculty/Staff: 3-year renewable term
  • Students: 1-year renewable term
  • The IRB meets five times per academic year (October, December, February, April, and June)
  • Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How to Apply:

If you're interested in serving, please complete the form linked below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Serve on UMBC's IRB 

For questions, contact the Department of Human Research Protections and Integrity at IRB@umbc.edu.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support and protect human subjects in research at UMBC!

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Thank you!

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What: The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) has published 11 webinar recordings & accompanying slides that provide education about the application of The Common Rule (45 CFR 46) on IRB protocol review and approval processes

When: Currently, all 11 webinars are freely available to access at your convenience (asynchronously)

Where: Remote access at the linked DHHS website https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/human-research-protection-training/ohrp-webinars-on-45-cfr-46/index.html

Why: These webinars are resources for researchers interested in effectively designing human subject research studies, and effectively applying for IRB review and approval of respective protocols
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Join UMBC's Summer Session for a Lunch and Learn about campus furniture and accessiblity

Wednesday, June, 12-1pm

RSVP on the original myUMBC post

Students, faculty, and staff — bring your own lunch and stay connected with the UMBC academic community. 

Students spend much of their day sitting in classrooms, and the comfort, placement, and size of those seats has a real affect on how we learn. Join Dr. Kate Drabinski and students from her spring activism class for a presentation and discussion about campus furniture, accessibility, and what it takes to make our classrooms accessible for all.

Bio:
Dr. Kate Drabinski is Teaching Professor in GWST and Director of the Humanities Scholars Program. She teaches a spring course on activism, and this presentation highlights student work aimed at making UMBC better. She is joined by students Gab Dungan, Taz Stone, and Nicole Shif.




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Join UMBC's Summer Session for a Lunch and Learn about The Abya Yala Project

Wednesday, July 23, 12-1pm

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Students, faculty, and staff — bring your own lunch and stay connected with the UMBC academic community. 

The DMV area’s unique blend of Central American and Caribbean migrations is often overlooked in favor of larger places like New York and Los Angeles. Not anymore! Join Dr. Tania Lizarazo, Dr. Thania Muñoz, Dr. Yolanda Valencia, and Dr. María Célleri, co-leads of UMBC's Latin American Feminisms Faculty Working Group, to learn more about their Abya Yala Project, a community-engaged multi-step and mixed-media project that will name, archive, and highlight the efforts and varied lived experiences of the Latine/x community in the larger DMV region. Designed as an interactive website, it will feature contributions from students, faculty, artists, and community members, emphasizing the diversity of Latinx/e experiences beyond traditional migration hubs. This website will center these communities’ voices through various mediums, such as academic essays, creative writing, stories, art, and multimedia.This interactive website will serve as their first step towards creating the Abya Yala Center at UMBC in the years to come. 

Bio:
The co-leads of the Latin American Feminisms Faculty Working Group are Dr. Tania Lizarazo (MLLI), Dr. Thania Muñoz (MLLI), Dr. Yolanda Valencia (GES), and Dr. María Célleri (GWST), and the project is sponsored through the Dresher Center for the Humanities and the CAHSS Dean’s Office.


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Click here for current opportunities for Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences, with deadlines in August - November 2025.

Faculty seeking external funding for research and creative achievement projects in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences should contact Rachel Brubaker, CARAT Associate Director for Research Development. Consult with your department chair or program director before beginning any funding application. External grant and fellowship applications must be routed for university approval in either UMBC's Kuali system or through the CAHSS internal routing form before submission. Plan additional time (5-7 business days) for routing.

CARAT (Creative Achievement and Research Administration Team) assists CAHSS faculty with research development and pre- and post-award services. CARAT offers a range of support activities for faculty seeking extramural funding, including drop-in sessions, individual consultations, workshops, and co-sponsored sessions. Check our website and myUMBC group for upcoming activities.

To request a consultation or to begin a proposal, visit our pre-award assistance webpage (you must be logged-in to myUMBC to complete CARAT request forms). The lead time for fellowship proposal development is 2-3 business weeks, and at minimum 4 business weeks for grant proposal development. CARAT reserves the right to decline proposal requests that do not include adequate lead time.

PI Eligibility: UMBC uses Kuali, a cloud-based research administration tool, for proposals and awards. UMBC faculty identified as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator on any proposal or award must first obtain PI eligibility in order to develop proposals and receive awards at UMBC. This includes faculty with appointments after August 1, 2012, as well as faculty who have not previously applied for external funding. The process involves completing the Principal Investigator Research Administration Training and Education (PIRATE) in Blackboard and a PI Eligibility request form via DocuSign. PI applicants must also obtain PeopleSoft Finance and PAW Access.

Visit CARAT's website for FAQs on proposals and research policies and procedures at UMBC: https://carat.umbc.edu/support-for-pis/faqs/.
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