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  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/08/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    In this webinar, we'll explore the critical role that departmental research administrators play in the management and reporting of sponsored projects. Attendees will gain insight into how they can best support the lifecycle of research grants and contracts, including overall project management, timeline tracking, and compliance with reporting and terms. We will discuss tools and strategies that research administrators can use to support Principal Investigators (PIs) in understanding award obligations and ensuring successful project execution. Key topics will include navigating award terms and reporting requirements, managing deadlines, and working with central offices, funding agencies, and other key internal stakeholders.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    The Research Administrator’s Role in Project Management & Reporting 

    January 8, 2025
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    In this webinar, we'll explore the critical role that departmental research administrators play in the management and reporting of sponsored projects. Attendees will gain insight into how they can best support the lifecycle of research grants and contracts, including overall project management, timeline tracking, and compliance with reporting and terms. We will discuss tools and strategies that research administrators can use to support Principal Investigators (PIs) in understanding award obligations and ensuring successful project execution. Key topics will include navigating award terms and reporting requirements, managing deadlines, and working with central offices, funding agencies, and other key internal stakeholders.

    Learning Objectives
    • Participants will understand the research administrator’s role in managing award terms and deliverables.
    • Participants will learn how to navigate key reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.
    • Participants will discuss tools and strategies for monitoring progress, managing deliverables, and troubleshooting common challenges in research project management.

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Csilla M. Csaplár

    Assistant Vice Chancellor, Research Administration and Compliance

    Office of Research, University of California, Santa Cruz

    Jennifer Cory Doeschot

    Director of Strategy and Operations, Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine

    Stanford University

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $140.00 Non-Member Price: $168.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 12/05/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    From idea to reality: The bridge from proposal submission to project management is an important transition. This session delves into the best practices necessary to set awards on a path to post-award success. While the excitement of winning can feel rewarding, it signals the kickoff of long-haul award management. Diligent attention, management, and communication can ensure the project adheres to sponsor and institutional guidelines. This session promises to be an invaluable resource for research administrators, project managers, and researchers, providing attendees with the real-world tools and knowledge necessary to transition their projects from proposal to post-award.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Bridging Success: Navigating from Proposal to Post-Award Triumph 

    December 5, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    From idea to reality: The bridge from proposal submission to project management is an important transition. This session delves into the best practices necessary to set awards on a path to post-award success. While the excitement of winning can feel rewarding, it signals the kickoff of long-haul award management. Diligent attention, management, and communication can ensure the project adheres to sponsor and institutional guidelines. This session promises to be an invaluable resource for research administrators, project managers, and researchers, providing attendees with the real-world tools and knowledge necessary to transition their projects from proposal to post-award.

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of this session participants will be able to understand of how to identify potential pitfalls and address them proactively:

    • Preparation: Describe the steps needed at proposal to support the award
    • Compliance: Understand how to manage compliance to ensure institutional alignment
    • Transition: Develop an understanding of key steps to successfully navigate the transition
    • Communication: Discover strategies for maintaining open lines of communication internally and with sponsors

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Jennifer Crockett

    Sr. Financial Analyst

    Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago

    Stephanie Gray

    Assistant Vice President, Office of Research

    University of Florida

    Vivian Holmes

    Executive Director, Research Administration Services

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Thomas Spencer

    Associate Vice President of Research Operations & Associate Professor, Division of Research

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 11/19/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Ever wondered what export controls are? Have you seen a grant or contract term referencing EAR, ITAR or OFAC and didn’t know what that meant? We (2 export control professionals) will give you the fundamentals and the tools to recognize export control concerns in the grants life cycle. We’ll explain the basics behind the regulations and walk through red flags that further analysis by a knowledgeable export controls resource is likely warranted. Lastly, the webinar will describe a few hypothetical case studies that we’ll break down.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Export Controls for the Research Administrator  

    November 19, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Ever wondered what export controls are? Have you seen a grant or contract term referencing EAR, ITAR or OFAC and didn’t know what that meant? We (2 export control professionals) will give you the fundamentals and the tools to recognize export control concerns in the grants life cycle. We’ll explain the basics behind the regulations and walk through red flags that further analysis by a knowledgeable export controls resource is likely warranted. Lastly, the webinar will describe a few hypothetical case studies that we’ll break down.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Identify the three major export control regulatory schemes and the three major exclusions that apply to academic institutions.
    2. Gain an understanding of the Fundamental Research Exclusion and how that benefits universities.
    3. Gain familiarity with export controlled research.
    4. Identify higher risk situations that may require escalation to their institutions’ export control office.

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    A general familiarity with federal funding agencies and the grants life cycle.

    Jennifer Saak

    Managing Director

    Traliance

    Torrey Truszkowski

    Assistant Director, Export Control and Research Security

    Brown University

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • The pandemic temporarily halted travel on sponsored awards, but now researchers are resuming their global journeys for the sake of research! Come and join us for a session on federal travel regulations, where we will cover the rules for Fly America, Open Skies, per diem, combining personal and business travel, and more!

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Getting Back to Travel…Regulations! 

    October 21, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    The pandemic temporarily halted travel on sponsored awards, but now researchers are resuming their global journeys for the sake of research! Come and join us for a session on federal travel regulations, where we will cover the rules for Fly America, Open Skies, per diem, combining personal and business travel, and more!

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Understand the purpose and scope of the federal travel regulations and how they apply to sponsored awards.
    2. Identify the key requirements and exceptions for Fly America and Open Skies agreements when traveling on federal funds.

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    Participants will want a basic understanding of sponsored terminology and direct cost allowability.

    Christyne Anderson

    Associate Director, Training and Compliance

    Harvard University

    Jeff Silber

    Senior Director, Sponsored Financial Services

    Cornell University

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • The term “Research Compliance” has become an integral part of research management vocabulary. Research compliance requirements cover a myriad of federal, state, local, and international regulatory and ethical rules and standards as well as institutional and funder policies that govern the entire life cycle of a research project. A successful compliance program is made stronger and more effective when the compliance requirements are seen as a “shared responsibility” where all individuals involved life cycle of a research project (i.e., the inception of the project; proposal preparation and submittal; acceptance and management of the awards; the conduct of the research and reporting of its finding; and close-out), clearly understand their role and the importance “doing the right thing” to ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical requirements seamlessly. To navigate this ever-changing environment, it is important for institutions to focus on developing a “culture of compliance” by creating an organizational environment where following regulatory and ethical obligations is a highly valued expectation. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Culture of Compliance: What is it and How to Develop One 

    October 8, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    The term “Research Compliance” has become an integral part of research management vocabulary. Research compliance requirements cover a myriad of federal, state, local, and international regulatory and ethical rules and standards as well as institutional and funder policies that govern the entire life cycle of a research project. A successful compliance program is made stronger and more effective when the compliance requirements are seen as a “shared responsibility” where all individuals involved life cycle of a research project (i.e., the inception of the project; proposal preparation and submittal; acceptance and management of the awards; the conduct of the research and reporting of its finding; and close-out), clearly understand their role and the importance “doing the right thing” to ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical requirements seamlessly. To navigate this ever-changing environment, it is important for institutions to focus on developing a “culture of compliance” by creating an organizational environment where following regulatory and ethical obligations is a highly valued expectation. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Understanding what is a culture of compliance, and how is it different from a culture of complying.
    2. How is such a culture developed?
    3. What are the roles of leadership in establishing a culture of compliance?

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Jennifer Ponting

    Associate Vice President for Research Administration

    University of Chicago

    Ara Tahmassian

    Chief Research Compliance Officer, Office of the Vice Provost for Research

    Harvard University

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • Completing an RPPR can be a daunting challenge especially if one is new to the process. This session will go through an actual Progress Report (RPPR), section by section in detail explaining the requirements that NIH will review. The session will go over addressing the common errors and warnings and how to avoid the common pitfalls that result in a late submission or a non-compliant RPPR that can result in further inquiry from NIH. This session will go over the difference between SNAP and Non-SNAP RPPRs, Multiple component RPPRs, completion of the Budget Section H for applicable activity codes and dive into HSS/ASSIST for Human Subjects reporting requirements. Difference between Annual, Interim, and Final reports will also be discussed.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    The RPPR Matrix - Decoding and Problem Solving the NIH Progress Report System 

    September 30, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Completing an RPPR can be a daunting challenge especially if one is new to the process. This session will go through an actual Progress Report (RPPR), section by section in detail explaining the requirements that NIH will review. The session will go over addressing the common errors and warnings and how to avoid the common pitfalls that result in a late submission or a non-compliant RPPR that can result in further inquiry from NIH. This session will go over the difference between SNAP and Non-SNAP RPPRs, Multiple component RPPRs, completion of the Budget Section H for applicable activity codes and dive into HSS/ASSIST for Human Subjects reporting requirements. Difference between Annual, Interim, and Final reports will also be discussed.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Navigate and become familiar with each section of the RPPR
    2. Troubleshoot error and warning messages
    3. Correctly report personnel effort and unobligated balance
    4. Advise PI on other reporting components
    5. Understanding the process of preparing budgets in section H

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    Participants will want to have basic Post-Award and NIH system knowledge.

    Amanda He

    Research Business Manager, Research Business Operations

    City of Hope National Medical Center, Beckman Research Institute

    Jason Park

    Contracts and Grants Director, Research Administration and Development, School of Biological Sciences

    University of California-Irvine

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

    When you are checking out, click the "Add Extra Login" button in your cart, and type in the email address of your colleague that you would like to register. If they already have a profile in the registration system, their name will pop up and you can add them to your registration.  

    If that person has never logged in to the Online Learning Center their name will not come up. Please have them go to the NCURA website to create a profile, then log into this registration site. This initial login is required for the registration site to communicate with NCURA's database. After that, you will be able to add them to your registration.*

    If you add at least one additional registration with yours, you will be able to change or add more registrations for the webinar in the future by clicking “My Registrations” in the menu at the top left of the home page, then clicking the “Purchases for Others” button.

    *If you have already checked out without adding any additional logins but would still like to invite others from your institution, please refer to the extra logins tab for a registration link for your institution. Note, this tab will only appear after you have completed your paid registration.


    Handouts will be available 24 hours before the live webinar. 


    Closed Captioning for the live presentation is available at no additional fee. Sign in and click on the Closed Captioning icon in your zoom tools.


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • In times of national or institutional crises, your communication skills are critical for leadership. Communication skills underscore the critical role that people play in ensuring your success as an effective research administrator. Join this insightful webinar to learn from the collective wisdom of our panel of seasoned research administrators, who have navigated numerous challenges and emerged stronger. Their experience and strategies will provide valuable lessons on how to lead effectively and foster a resilient team.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    The Art of Leadership, Communication Skills, and the Importance of People 

    September 12, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    In times of national or institutional crises, your communication skills are critical for leadership. Communication skills underscore the critical role that people play in ensuring your success as an effective research administrator. Join this insightful webinar to learn from the collective wisdom of our panel of seasoned research administrators, who have navigated numerous challenges and emerged stronger. Their experience and strategies will provide valuable lessons on how to lead effectively and foster a resilient team.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar:

    1. Participants will gain an appreciation of the role of a leader in research administration and how successful leaders evolve to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
    2. We will discuss the need for clarity of communication and conciseness when addressing complex concepts both internally and externally to your office.
    3. We will address the importance of communication in building a cohesive team and how to unlock the potential of every team member by being persistence in the pursuit of common goals.
    4. We will discuss how to place people first by empowering your team by encouraging autonomy and growth while creating a sense of community and purpose.

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Stephen Hansen

    Emeritus Professor and Dean

    Southern Illinois University Edwardsville


    Kim Moreland

    Vice Chancellor for Research Administration

    University of Wisconsin – Madison

    David Richardson

    Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
    • It is recommended that you use a PC or MAC with an updated Internet Browser either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge or Safari.  
    • Make sure you have pop-ups blockers disabled in your Internet browser settings.
    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

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  • Academic institutions are committed to maintaining openness and inclusivity in research, whether the collaboration is across campus, the region, or the globe. Institutions must uphold their missions while navigating a changing regulatory landscape and foster due diligence in international activities to mitigate risks and promote principled collaborations. This workshop will provide the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS Act research security requirements. It will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with each other on strategies for preparing for and implementing a research security program. University-wide awareness and engagement are critical for developing an effective program. Workshop leads will discuss how they have garnered institutional support for creating or updating university policy and processes in preparation for meeting NSPM-33 standards and elicit successful strategies from participants. Lastly, panelists and attendees will work in small groups and report out key strategic developments, investments, and resources that their respective universities have made.

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    NSPM-33 and the CHIPS Act Requirements: Current Status and Options for Implementation and Communications 

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern Time 

    Description

    Academic institutions are committed to maintaining openness and inclusivity in research, whether the collaboration is across campus, the region, or the globe. Institutions must uphold their missions while navigating a changing regulatory landscape and foster due diligence in international activities to mitigate risks and promote principled collaborations. This workshop will provide the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS Act research security requirements. It will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with each other on strategies for preparing for and implementing a research security program. University-wide awareness and engagement are critical for developing an effective program. Workshop leads will discuss how they have garnered institutional support for creating or updating university policy and processes in preparation for meeting NSPM-33 standards and elicit successful strategies from participants. Lastly, panelists and attendees will work in small groups and report out key strategic developments, investments, and resources that their respective universities have made.

    New Segment to Live Virtual Workshop Added
    As mandated in the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," the NSF SECURE Center, led by the University of Washington, will serve as a clearinghouse for information to empower the research community to identify and mitigate foreign interference that poses risks to the U.S. research enterprise. The SECURE Center will share information and reports on research security risks, provide training, and serve as a bridge between the research community and government funding agencies to strengthen cooperation on addressing security concerns. The Center will be community designed, used, and improved, engaging the research community through five regional centers to identify and develop resources that respond to and meet community needs. Principal Investigator Mark Haselkorn will provide an overview and take questions. 

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS + Science Act requirements and offer options for implementing them.
    • Describe how to develop and prioritize their institution’s research security program.
    • Identify strategies for engaging institutional leadership, the research community and key stakeholders to promote a culture of awareness and transparency.
    • Benchmark institutional preparedness and further identify priorities. 
    • Utilize polling and small group discussion to collect and share innovative approaches and resources to develop a research security program.

    Prerequisites
    Participants with an institutional role related to the implementation or oversight of NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS + Science Act requirements will benefit from this workshop.

    Holly Bante

    AVP Research Security and Ethics

    Office of Research, University of Cincinnati

    Rebecca Keiser

    Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy and Head

    Office of International Science and Engineering, Office of the Director, National Science Foundation

    Lisa Nichols

    Executive Director of Research Security

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Amy Weber

    Senior Director, Export Controls & International Compliance

    Northwestern University

    Participants receive 3.25 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the live streaming event.
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    Member Price: $265.00 Non-Member Price: $320.00

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  • Come join our continued conversation on research security. During this webinar, we will discuss recent updates from different agencies, as well as key legislative developments, enforcement activity, and their potential implications for our institutions. Through polling mechanisms, audience members will have an opportunity to share about their experiences managing agency requirements and rolling out or modifying various research security program elements. We will discuss common compliance challenges and explore what steps institutions may consider as they prepare themselves to establish a robust research security program. This session will be facilitated by both institutional leaders from large research institutions as well as outside counsel and higher education consultants.

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    Research (In)security: Preparation for the Elusive Final Rule(s) and the (Im)balance of Agency Implementations 

    July 23, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Come join our continued conversation on research security. During this webinar, we will discuss recent updates from different agencies, as well as key legislative developments, enforcement activity, and their potential implications for our institutions. Through polling mechanisms, audience members will have an opportunity to share about their experiences managing agency requirements and rolling out or modifying various research security program elements. We will discuss common compliance challenges and explore what steps institutions may consider as they prepare themselves to establish a robust research security program. This session will be facilitated by both institutional leaders from large research institutions as well as outside counsel and higher education consultants.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Gain an understanding of recent legislative, regulatory, enforcement activity, and policy updates
    2. Share information about their experiences tackling potential research security risks with funding agencies
    3. Explore ways in which institutions are developing their research security programs

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    None

    David Mulder

    Assistant Director, Regulatory Affairs - Conflicts of Interest & Outside Interests

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    Jennifer Rodis

    Compliance Manager, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Christine G. Savage

    Partner

    Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP



    Greg Smith

    Higher Ed Consulting Manager

    Huron

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
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    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
    • We recommend a wired connection. A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth. A wired connection provides a better experience.
    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
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    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

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  • In this webinar, participants will learn how to develop complex budgets for large research center projects. Topics covered will include a presentation on how different costs can be supported through campus-wide policy development and resource planning tools. The presentation will end with a deep dive by building a sponsor budget task-by-task and aligning that budget to schedule milestones and tasks.

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    Building Complex Proposal Budgets - Proposal Preview and Tips on Direct Cost Budgeting 

    May 29, 2024
    2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    In this webinar, participants will learn how to develop complex budgets for large research center projects. Topics covered will include a presentation on how different costs can be supported through campus-wide policy development and resource planning tools. The presentation will end with a deep dive by building a sponsor budget task-by-task and aligning that budget to schedule milestones and tasks.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Effectively engage your sponsored programs office and other campus stakeholders to develop institutional policy around direct costs.
    2. Understand different ways to budget complex proposals and justify different types of allowable costs under University guidelines, eg provisional Service Centers, electronic Systems, Capital expenses, and administrative effort.
    3. Gain proficiency with factors that impact the budget, including by-task or milestone driven project budgets..

    Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

    Prerequisites

    Participants will benefit with 2 years experience in research administration, and basic familiarity with Uniform Guidance, award types and budgeting for research projects.

    Tara McCarthy

    Financial Services Manager

    Advanced Structures & Composites Center, University of Maine

    Kristin Michel

    Senior Pre-Award Program Manager, Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance

    University of Notre Dame

    Vu Phan

    Lead Financial Analyst

    Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine

    Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

    You can access your certificate from the box on the right side of the screen, after filling out the webinar evaluation.

    NCURA webinars use the Zoom Webinar platform. To confirm that you are ready to participate, please test your browser before joining the webinar, or review the more detailed system requirements.
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    • Wifi is not recommended. The problem with WiFi is signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.
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    • It's better for organizations with low bandwidth to only have the webinar running on 1 computer in a conference room than having 10 individual people running the session on 10 computers at their desks.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $135.00 Non-Member Price: $165.00

    Your registration includes one log-in. We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to register additional sites at your institution for no additional charge.

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