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Level I

Level I
MULTIPLE REGISTRATION OPTIONS

This workshop is being offered both in-person and as a virtual workshop. Some details, such as the daily schedule, will differ depending on whether you attend in-person or virtually. Please review the information for your specific offering.

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: Participants can choose to register for one of two formats:

  • Group Live (indicated by IN-PERSON )
  • Group Internet Based (indicated by VIRTUAL )

CEUs/CPEs: See here

 

Upcoming Level I: Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration Workshops

New Bulk Registrations Rates Now Available for Virtual and In-Person Workshops!

In-Person Workshop

The next In-Person Workshop will be offered in 2022.

In-Person

The next 2.5 half day In-Person Level I Workshop will be held in 2022. More details to be announced soon.

 

Virtual Workshop

Presented Live via Zoom
February 7 - 10, 2022
1:00pm-5:00pm ET

Virtual

The next Virtual FUND Workshop offered will be Monday, February 7 - Thursday, February 10. 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.

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Registration Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2022 OR when workshop capacity has been reached.

 

 

 

2021 Fundamentals Workshop Faculty

 

Csilla Csaplár

Director, Engineering Research Administration
Stanford University

Sandra Fowler

Director, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Business Services-Administration
The University of Wisconsin Madison

Heather Offhaus

Director, Medical School Grant Services & Analysis
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
NCURA Distinguished Educator

 

Saiqa Anne Qureshi

Chief Administration Officer, Cell & Molecular Biology, School of Dentistry
University of California - San Francisco

Twila Reighley

Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation
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

Assistant Vice President for Research Administration
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