New requirements for research funds: authorization of expenses by PIs and record retention

Memorandum

Rose Goldstein

Michael Di Grappa

Date: May 5, 2014

To: McGill researchers and staff

Cc: Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Anthony C. Masi, Provost, Senior Administration, Academic Leadership

Subject: New requirements for research funds: authorization of expenses by PIs and record retention

Dear Colleagues,

Sheldon Biotechnology Centre – 2014 Update

Dear Colleagues, 

For over 20 years, McGill University’s Sheldon Biotechnology Centre at the Duff Medical Building has provided provincial, national, and international clientele with personalized, high-quality research services to characterize biomolecules.

Since its founding, the Sheldon Centre has evolved to meet the shifting needs of researchers in the natural and life sciences – and that tradition continues today.

McGill, Oxford, and ZNZ launch Tripartite Agreement in Neurosciences

McGill University, the University of Oxford and the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) signed a partnership agreement today in Montreal aimed at enhancing their research collaborations in neuroscience.

Updated Templates for Research Associates’ & Assistants’ Appointments, Reappointments and Postings

Sent on behalf of Labour & Employee Relations, Human Resources Updated Templates for Research Associates’ & Assistants’ Appointments, Reappointments and Postings

As part of the implementation of the AMURE collective agreements, we recently distributed and placed on our website templates of offer letters for Research Associates, Regular Research Assistants and Casual Research Assistants.

AMURE Template Letters of Offer for Research Associates & Research Assistants

McGill Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.

AMURE message to research supervisors

McGill Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.

Office of Sponsored Research reopens in James Building

Research and International Relations is pleased to announce that the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) has returned to the James Administration Building, as of Monday, May 13, 2013.

Due to extensive flooding in the James Building in February, McGill temporarily relocated OSR staff off campus. Thank you for your support, patience, and flexibility during the period while we were displaced.

Delegate Temporary Signing Authority Menu

As previously communicated, the Tri-Agency (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR) conducted a financial monitoring review at McGill in 2010 that now requires us to address significant concerns pertaining to the management of grant funds – more specifically, elements of McGill’s control framework for the administration of grant funds.

24 Hours of Innovation

Consider it a cram session for change.

Starting at 9 a.m. on May 21 (in Montreal at least), some of the world’s brightest young thinkers will have one short day to create, develop, and pitch solutions to some of society’s stickiest problems. This is the 24h de l’Innovation competition.

Update of the Media Guide to McGill Experts

Every day, members of the local, national, and international media look to McGill for expertise and commentary on a vast range of topics in the news. McGill’s Media Relations Office (MRO) handles most of these calls and, as in all leading universities, publishes an online directory of experts that is made available to journalists to make their jobs easier.

Students wanted for the QI team

The Quartier de l’innovation is currently recruiting McGill undergraduates, grad students, and postdocs for a new Student Working Group.

The objective of the Student Working Group will be to seek input from McGill students on the direction, focus, and possible projects emerging as part of this important initiative for innovation in Montreal and Quebec.

Incubation in the Quartier de l’innovation: Centech opens its doors to McGill’s budding entrepreneurs

The Centech, a technological incubator in the Quartier de l’innovation, now welcomes applications from McGill students.

Submit your application by September 19, 2013.

AMURE members ratify agreements

McGill Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.

Tentative agreements with AMURE are signed

McGill Human Resources has asked Research and International Relations to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.

Strategic Research Plan Now Online

Research and International Relations (RIR) is pleased to announce that McGill’s renewed Strategic Research Plan (SRP) has been endorsed by Senate and the Board of Governors. It is now publicly available on the RIR website and should be used as required. Read the SRP >>