Center for Research and Scholarship

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The Center for Research and Scholarship (CFRS) provides faculty and student researchers at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing with assistance in administration and support of existing and new research. This assistance includes updates on funding opportunities, grant development and application services, and post-award activity monitoring from set up to close out.


CFRS Services & Events

See the full list of services offered by the CFRS team.

In addition to the services listed below, CFRS also sponsors seminars and policy workshops throughout the year to help faculty, staff and students stay up-to-date with the latest federal funding requirements and research news.

The Goldbag Research Seminar Series, which occurs twice a month during most of the academic year, highlights research findings and accomplishments of school of nursing and other researchers from across campus and Northeast Ohio. You can find a full archive of previous seminars, as well as current CFRS events, on our website.

Many of our researchers work directly with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), apply for and receive grant funding though the NIH, and generally maintain a close relationship with what's happening in the world of nursing research.

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Grant Development & Post-Award Services

CFRS provides researchers at FPB with assistance in administration and support of existing and new research. This assistance includes monthly updates on funding opportunities and personalized funding searches, grant development and application services, and post-award activity monitoring from set up to close out.

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Compliance & Credentialing (IRB, CREC Training)

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ researchers are responsible for complying with federal, state, and local regulations related to research. Research compliance refers to a broad range of topics, including IRB, required research education, credentialing, documentation of research processes and policies. 

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Editing Resources

Faculty and postdoctoral fellows can take advantage of editing services, including a CFRS in-house editor and useful online resources.

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Data Management

FPB researchers have access to internal data management consultation services that follow all phases of the research life cycle.

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Statistical Services

At the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, our faculty and postdoctoral researchers have access to several excellent statisticians who can assist in their research.

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Data Use Agreements

If you anticipate a need to transfer data between institutions, a Data Use Agreement (DUA) may be required.

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Materials Transfer Agreements

If you anticipate a need to transfer research-related materials between institutions, a Materials Transfer Agreement (MTA) may be required.

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Research Seminars & Events

CFRS hosts seminars that highlight the work of researchers in our scholarly community.

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CFRS Service Request Form

Need a service? Complete our CFRS Service Request Form.

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CFRS Travel Support Request Form

In need of travel support? Complete our Travel Support Request Form.