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Level I

Level I

Level I: Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration

 

Individuals involved in sponsored projects administration are faced with a multitude of challenges: becoming knowledgeable about federal regulations and individual agency requirements, providing assistance to faculty, gathering information, administration of awards, and many other tasks. The purpose of this program is to provide participants new to the profession with a broad overview of the various aspects involved in sponsored projects administration, including preparation and review of proposals; negotiation and acceptance of awards; financial and administrative management, closeout and audit, as well as relevant compliance issues.

 

Who Should Attend? This program is intended primarily for the newcomer (less than 2 years experience) involved in sponsored projects administration at higher education institutions and affiliates, or for the individual who has primarily worked in only one area of sponsored projects administration and is seeking a broader view of the profession. This curriculum is targeted specifically to: proposal development personnel, sponsored projects administrators, grant and contract accountants, departmental administrators, research compliance administrators and others with newly acquired responsibilities in sponsored projects administration.

Objectives

  • Describe the differences between grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements
  • Describe the underlying legal framework surrounding sponsored projects
  • Identify the federal circulars that govern federally sponsored projects and discuss the key principles of each, including how they apply to the preparation and submission of proposals and the administration of awards
  • Distinguish between allowable and unallowable costs and between direct and F&A costs
  • Identify several types of third party agreements associated with sponsored projects administration
  • Describe the various components of a proposal budget and how to apply the institution's F&A rate
  • Summarize how an institution's F&A rate is calculated
  • Assist a Principal Investigator in finding sources of funding
  • Explain the lifecycle of a proposal, from the time it begins as an idea with the faculty member to the point of award
  • Describe the importance of proper closeout of a sponsored project and the steps necessary to prepare for an audit
  • Discuss the importance of the primary compliance issues facing institutions, including protection of human and animal research subjects, research misconduct, subrecipient monitoring, effort reporting, and export control

Program Information

Program Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: Pre-work for the Level I: Fundamentals Workshop will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the first day of the workshop.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Technical
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
CEUs/CPEs: See here

Schedule:
1:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern each day VIRTUAL
*There will be breaks throughout the presentation*

 

Upcoming Fundamentals Workshops

Live, Virtual
June 21-24, 2021

The next Fundamentals Workshop will be held virtually, June 21-24, 2021. As this is an interactive workshop, registrants will need a computer (laptop/tablet) with dial-in information available if sound becomes an issue. Webcams are encouraged, but not required, as part of the interaction.

Registration Opening Soon!

 

2021 Fundamentals Workshop Faculty

 

Csilla Csaplár

Director, Engineering Research Administration
Stanford University

Sandra Fowler

Associate Dean
The University of Wisconsin Madison

Heather Offhaus

Director, Medical School Grant Review and Analysis
University of Michigan Medical School

 

Saiqa Anne Qureshi

Manager of Accounting Analysis CGA
University of California - San Francisco

Twila Reighley

Assistant Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies
Michigan State University

Robin Riglin

Senior Associate Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
The Pennsylvania State University

 

Timothy Schailey

Director of Research Administration
Thomas Jefferson University

Shannon Sutton

Director, Sponsored Projects
Western Illinois University

Anthony Ventimiglia

Acting Executive Director of Research Administration Services
Auburn University

 

Natasha Williams

Pre-Award Administrator III
Emory University

  • This was a wonderful, eye-opening workshop. I value and appreciate the time and effort to help those of us who are new to grants management feel better prepared.

    LaDai HarrisFairmont State University

  • This was my first NCURA conference and I really enjoyed it and took a lot away from it. The presenters were all great. It was a very inviting forum and nice to make contacts.

    Rhiannon WoodBoise State University

  • All three presenters were professional and friendly in their demeanor - very approachable. This was helpful for someone with very little experience and made me feel more comfortable asking questions.

    Nancy TackettHarding University Main Campus