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.
For more experienced research administrators, NCURA created "Level II: Sponsored Project Administration-Critical Issues in Research Administration" (commonly referred to as "SPA II"). This professional development program offers participants an opportunity for in-depth instruction in four core aspects of research administration: institutional compliance responsibilities; proposal creation and submission; contract and subaward review; and post award financial administration. Each of these topics will be explored through a combination of broad overview, case study analysis and discussion.
SPAII differs from the Fundamentals of Sponsored Project Administration workshop in a number of important ways. Though Fundamentals is not a prerequisite to enrolling in SPAII, attendees are encouraged to have a minimum of three years of sponsored projects administration experience in order to understand and contribute to the discussion. Where Fundamentals provides a broad, sweeping overview of sponsored projects from "cradle to grave," SPAII takes a focused, in-depth view of a limited number of topics and issues. This approach enables the use of discussion and case studies to provide for greater audience participation. The Open Forum is another unique feature of SPAII where participants can pose questions and engage in lively discussion about virtually any aspect of research administration.
Who Should Attend? Attendees are encouraged to have a minimum of three years of sponsored projects administration experience in order to understand and contribute to the discussion.
Central and departmental research administrators who have a minimum of three years of sponsored projects administration experience. Level II is also beneficial for those who have been in the field for five plus years and desire a broader view of sponsored projects administration field to aid their professional growth and development. While prior participation in Fundamentals is recommended, it is not a prerequisite.
Program Level: Intermediate Advance Preparation: None Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Technical Delivery Method: Participants can choose to register for one of two formats:
CEUs/CPEs: See here
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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.
Associate Director Proposal Services, Sponsored Research ServicesTexas A&M University
Director, Training & Education Development and Communication & Outreach, Office of Research Administration Duke University NCURA Distinguished Educator
Executive Director, Research Administration Massachusetts Institute of Technology NCURA Distinguished Educator
Director of Office of Sponsored Programs University of Pittsburgh
Director of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored ProgramsHamilton College
Executive Director, Office of Research and Scholarship, College of Nursing University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Associate Vice President for Research Adminstration, Office of Sponsored Programs Leadership Montana State University
Associate Director of Post-Award, Office of Sponsored ProjectsUniversity of Texas at Austin
Deputy Director, Office of Grants & Contracts University of Colorado Boulder
All parts of the workshop will be most helpful to me on the job. I am ready to further streamline our research operations at our institution. I learned so much that I immediately plan to apply to my job. The speakers were wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I also enjoyed the case studies and networking opportunities. This was the best workshop I have attended and I look forward to attending others in the future. Thank you again! Angelyn GriffingTexas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
All parts of the workshop will be most helpful to me on the job. I am ready to further streamline our research operations at our institution. I learned so much that I immediately plan to apply to my job. The speakers were wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I also enjoyed the case studies and networking opportunities. This was the best workshop I have attended and I look forward to attending others in the future. Thank you again!
The content and delivery of the workshop was exceptional. All three speakers were highly knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. Scott SimmonsStevens Institute of Technology
The content and delivery of the workshop was exceptional. All three speakers were highly knowledgeable, personable, and engaging.