1. Why was PSYmore Research Institute Created?
2. How is PSYmore different from other research institutions?
3. Where is PSYmore based?
4. How Do I contact PSYmore?
5. Does PSYmore have an Institutional Review Board (PIRB)?
6. What is the Advisory Council?
7. What is involved in becoming a PSYmore Research Affiliate?
8. Does PSYmore have memberships?
9. How is PSYmore funded?
10. Does PSYmore have a fundraising program?
11. Does PSYmore have a donations or scholarship program?

 

1. Why was PSYmore Research Institute Created?
PSYmore was created in February 2006 and was granted its nonprofit status in November 2006 to encourage innovative and multi-disciplined independent research by scholars who may need a forum that is not governed by academia constraints but one that possesses the necessary infrastructure to fulfill the varied needs involved in the research process, such as a federally approved ethical review board with federalwide assurance, statistical expertise, collaboration with other researchers, graphic design of presentation of findings, "capacity building" services, and conference and/or workshop presentation potentials.

2. How is PSYmore different from other research institutions?

• PSYmore is focused on the needs of the researcher in how to get their work designed, implemented, and ultimately disseminated via presentations or publishing in a variety of potential formats.
• PSYmore is not a teaching institution per se in that there are not any classroom courses; however, PSYmore can provide opportunities for new researchers to fine tune their skills by actually performing the varied aspects of research under the guidance of PSYmore’s expertise.
• PSYmore encourages its Research Affiliates to develop workshops or presentations for conferences and will showcase their workshops or presentations on PSYmore’s website.
• PSYmore can facilitate established researchers’ efforts to further their research. As PSYmore’s programs are developed and funds are available, it is expected that PSYmore will host conferences where its Research Affiliates will be encouraged to present their findings.
• PSYmore is not a campus-based or office-based organization. It is a communication-based organization, which is not dependent upon physical location even though its corporate office is located in Tampa, Florida.
• Although PSYmore may not provide grant writing services to researchers at the present time, PSYmore can act as a pass through agency for grants for researchers who are applying for grants or competing for grants. It is expected that grant writing services will be one of PSYmore’s top priorities of future development.
• If PSYmore acts as the pass through agency for a grant, nonprofit accounting services will be provided for the researcher as part of the agency fee that is determined by the type of grant and fees allowed.

3. Where is PSYmore based?

PSYmore’s administrative office is based in Tampa, Florida. PSYmore’s Board of Directors Executive Committee reside within a 75 mile radius of Tampa, Florida. The remainder of the Board members reside in various states in the domestic United States (California, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington), and in South Korea. PSYmore’s Chair of Research resides in Tampa, Florida.

4. How Do I contact PSYmore?

ADDRESS P. O. Box 340464, Tampa, Florida 33694.

OFFICE (813) 968-6876, Eastern Standard Time.

FAX (813) 961-6876, Eastern Standard Time.

OFFICE HOURS 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

CHAIR OF RESEARCH Joan H. Hageman, PhD

EMAIL info@psymore.org

WEBSITE http://www.psymore.org

5. Does PSYmore have an Institutional Review Board (PIRB)?

Yes, PSYmore has an IRB that is named PIRB for PSYmore Institutional Review Board. PIRB’s registration with the Federal Office of Human Research Development (OHRD) is (IRB00005651). PIRB’s Federalwide Assurance Number is FWA00010664. Select members of the PSYmore’s Advisory Council may also participate in the PIRB process.

6. What is the Advisory Council?

PSYmore is a newly formed research organization and its board members are aptly prepared to govern the goals of Psymore to assist in the needs of researchers involved in or desiring to conduct research. PSYmore recognizes that having board members from every conceivable scientific discipline would be a time consuming task, and would likely constrain the ability to govern PSYmore efficiently. However, PSYmore is aware that collaboration and communication across as many disciplines and cultures as possible serves to promote an enhanced level of necessary expertise when needed.

Membership to the Advisory Council is by invitation only. PSYmore Board Members, Advisory Council Members, or PSYmore Chair of Research may recommend an invitation to be extended to a professional who has the needed expertise. Membership in the Advisory Council does not preclude any member from being paid for services contracted with PSYmore.

7. What is involved in becoming a PSYmore Research Affiliate?

All researchers who work with PSYmore in the capacity of Board Member, Advisory Council member, PIRB Board Member, or conduct research with PSYmore automatically become Research Affiliates.
What are the benefits of becoming a PSYmore Research Affiliate?
There are various benefits to becoming a Research Affiliate with PSYmore:

• Affiliates are encouraged to present their findings in workshops or conferences sponsored by PSYmore.
• PSYmore will showcase the work or services of its Affiliates on the PSYmore website.
• Each Affiliate will receive a URL link to their own website from the PSYmore website free of charge.
• Each Affiliate will have the opportunity to distribute their available published or their unpublished materials via the PSYmore website that involves a small split commission to further PSYmore’s fundraising.
• Each Affiliate will have the opportunity to distribute their available art work via the PSYmore website that involves a small split commission to further PSYmore’s fundraising.
• Each Affiliate will receive PSYmore updates via email.
• Each Affiliate can participate in facilitating independent high scholarly innovative research without devoting considerable time and effort.
• Each Affiliate can promote the collaboration of cross-disciplines communications.

8. Does PSYmore have memberships?

No, PSYmore does not have a membership program.

9. How is PSYmore funded?

PSYmore is funded by grants, donations, fundraising, and its "capacity building" services that are available to all researchers and/or organizations desiring to conduct research.

10. Does PSYmore have a fundraising program?

Yes, PSYmore is in the process of developing its fundraising program under its nonprofit guidelines.

11. Does PSYmore have a donations or scholarship program?

Yes, PSYmore is in the process of developing a donations and sponsorship program. This information will also be available on the PSYmore website.

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