Research ResourceS

Department Resources

Department eProposal Instructions

Obtaining department and university support for your grant application is a necessary step in the submission process. These instructions are designed to give a brief overview of the approval process as well as a timeline for key milestones. Following this timeline will ensure that your proposal is carefully reviewed within the department and at the university.

Department eIRB Instructions

Getting IRB approval is a key step in the research process and these instructions are intended to be a guide for both senior investigators and those new to research. It provides not only a step-by-step accounting of what needs to be done to obtain IRB approval, but also gives information about who to contact in the event questions or problems should arise.

Poster Printing Instructions

Presenting research at regional, national, or international meetings often involves the creation of a poster. Please use the template below as a reference point for size as well as for colors and formatting that will display your affiliation with Northwestern University.

Poster Template

University Resources

Office for Sponsored Research

The primary purpose for the Office for Sponsored Research is to facilicate research activities while promoting compliance with both University and sponsor policies. The OSR is responsible for providing the University's endorsement of all sponsored projects prior to their submission and serve as a valuable resource for questions related to the grant submission process.

For more information regarding your specific project, please contact Emergency Medicine's Grants & Contracts Officer, Michael Ferguson at ferguson-m@northwestern.edu.

External Resources

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