Research Administration References and Documents

Sample VMO Position Descriptions (PDs) based upon the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) document entitled "Veterinary Medical Science Series", GS-0701. Click to download PDs expected to rate at GS-11, GS-12, GS-13, and GS-14 levels. The rating system is based upon the OPM Position Classification Standard for Veterinary Medical Sciences Series, GS-0701.

Sample VMU Supervisor Position Descriptions (PDs) based upon the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) document entitled "Biological Technician Series", GS-0404. Click to download PDs expected to rate at the GS-8 or GS-9 level. The rating system is based upon the OPM Grade Level Guide for Aid and Technical Work in the Biological Sciences GS-0400.

Office of Research and Development Letter #IL 12-2002-001: Request for Applications (RFA) for Equipment to Enhance Research Laboratory and Animal Facility Security. The Veterans Health Administration Office of Research & Development announces the opportunity for VA Medical Centers to submit applications for the purchase of equipment to enhance the current level of security for research laboratories and animal facilities located within VA Medical Centers. For further information, contact Dr. William J. Goldberg by phone at (202) 408-3611 or by e-mail at william.goldberg@mail.va.gov. Click here to download a MS Word file or here for a PDF version. Applications must be received at Medical Research Service by close of business on March 29, 2002.

VHA Handbook 1202.6: Shared Equipment Evaluation Program Handbook : This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook establishes policies and procedures related to the Shared Equipment Evaluation Program (ShEEP) for the Medical Research Service. For further information, contact Dr. William J. Goldberg by phone at (202) 408-3611 or by e-mail at william.goldberg@mail.va.gov. Click here to download a MS Word file or here for a PDF version. Applications must be received at Medical Research Service by close of business on October 15th each year. Proposals will be reviewed by January 15 of the following year.

Authority for allowing use of VA animal facility space by other entitites. The July 2002 VA guidelines for conducting animal research funded by non-VA sources in VA animal facilities are available as an image of the official memo (click here) or as an unofficial MS Word file (click here). A copy of the official document will be available soon.

The regulatory authority for doing so is found in Title 38. The correct citation is Title 38 (Veterans Benefits), Part VI (Acquisition and Disposition of Property, Chapter 81, Subchapter IV, Section 8153 (Sharing of Health-Care Resources). See paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2). Click here to see the full text of Section 8153.

Note: the authority for enhanced-used leases of VA property is present in Subchapter V of Chapter 81. VA Directive 1660.1 (dated August 3, 2000) provides further guidance for implementing Section 8153.

VA Intellectual Property. VA intellectual property issues are the purview of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development Technology Transfer Program. At that website are sample forms, guidance letters, and policy documents. To view a copy of the VHA Intellectual Property Handbook (1200.18), click here.