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Level I In-Person

Level I: Fundamentals of Sponsored Projects Administration

NCURA’s Level I: Fundamentals of Sponsored Projects Administration Workshop equips unit-level research administrators with essential skills in pre- and post-award management, best practices, and faculty support. Taught by experienced experts, it offers practical tools for effective research administration.

Full Workshop Description Virtual Pre-Award Workshop Offerings Virtual Post-Award Workshop Offerings

In-Person Workshop

Presented Live

October 14 - 16, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Day 1 & 2 8:00am- 4:00pm
Day 3: 8am-12pm

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IN-PERSON

Hotel Booking Information:

October 13 - 15, 2026

Caesars Palace

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The group rate is available until the cut-off date, or rooms sell out, whichever happens first.

Featured Faculty

Sandra Logue

Assistant Director, Pre-Award
Iowa State University

Denise Rouleau

Director, Research Administration
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

David Scarbeary-Simmons

Senior Director, Sponsored Research Administration
Kaiser Foundation Research Institute

Workshop Agenda

Day 1

8:00 – 9:00am: Registration & Coffee Service
10:30 – 10:45am: Networking & Coffee Break
12:00pm: Lunch
2:30 – 2:45pm: Networking & Refreshment Break
4:00pm: Adjourn

Topics:

Introduction to Research Administration
Proposal Development & Funding Opportunities
Government Regulations
Proposal Anatomy & Cost Considerations
Proposal Review & Submission

Day 2

8:00 – 9:00am: Continental Breakfast & Coffee Service
10:30 – 10:45am: Networking & Coffee Break
12:00pm: Lunch
2:30 – 2:45pm: Networking & Refreshment Break
4:00pm: Adjourn

Topics:

Award Receipt & Negotiation
Compliance
Award Set-Up & Management

Day 3

8:00 – 9:00am: Continental Breakfast & Coffee Service
12:00pm: Adjourn

Topics:

Award Set-Up & Management
Indirect Cost Recovery
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Level I In-Person

Level I: Fundamentals of Sponsored Projects Administration

In-Person Workshop