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  • Includes a Live Web Event on 12/07/2023 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Master the art of remote work success! Join us for an engaging session on effective onboarding, seamless collaboration, and thriving in the virtual age. Discover practical strategies and tools to empower your remote team and achieve peak productivity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of remote work!

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Remote Renaissance: Unleashing the Potential of Onboarding and Collaboration in the Virtual Age 

    December 7, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EST * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EST * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    In this dynamic session, join us as we delve into the exciting realm of remote work and discover the keys to unlocking its full potential. As the modern workforce evolves, effective onboarding and seamless collaboration have become vital for success in the virtual age. Whether you're a leader navigating the challenges of remote teams or an employee transitioning to a remote work environment, this session is designed to equip you with the strategies and tools needed to thrive.

    Explore the unique challenges faced by remote leaders, from communication barriers to maintaining team cohesion, and uncover how a well-structured onboarding process can overcome these hurdles. Discover the power of setting clear expectations, establishing communication protocols, and leveraging technology for virtual onboarding. Learn how to foster connection and belonging within remote teams through virtual meet-and-greet sessions, informal interactions, and mentorship programs.

    Navigate the acclimation challenges of remote work by fostering open communication, promoting work-life balance, and nurturing a culture of continuous learning. Discover best practices for remote team collaboration, including effective communication channels, virtual meetings, and trust-building techniques. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with practical strategies and insights to transform your remote work experience, drive productivity, and build a resilient and thriving remote team culture.

    Join us on this transformative journey as we unlock the potential of remote work and empower individuals and organizations to thrive in the new era of work.

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

    Natalie Buys

    Finance and Research Program Director

    University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

    Jaquion Gholston

    Director of Sponsored Accounting, Office of Sponsored Accounting & Cost Analysis

    Stevens Institute of Technology

    Rashonda Harris

    Assistant Vice President for Research Post-Award & Contractual Compliance

    Penn State University Park

    Ashley Stahle

    Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Programs

    Colorado State 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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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 10/30/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    The new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective on January 25, 2023, requires a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) for ALL NIH-funded projects that generate scientific data. Join us for a discussion of strategies to support researchers in confidently navigating the requirements of this new policy and opportunities to optimize the efficiency of institutional processes while maintaining compliance. We will also discuss common costs associated with data management and sharing activities and approaches for working with researchers to develop realistic budgets for implementing their DMS Plans.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy * Budgeting and Application Tips and Tricks (or Treat?) 

    October 30, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    The new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective on January 25, 2023, requires a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) for ALL NIH-funded projects that generate scientific data. Join us for a discussion of strategies to support researchers in confidently navigating the requirements of this new policy and opportunities to optimize the efficiency of institutional processes while maintaining compliance.  We will also discuss common costs associated with data management and sharing activities and approaches for working with researchers to develop realistic budgets for implementing their DMS Plans.

    Level: Intermediate

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

    Participants will learn about the background of the NIH DMS Policy, discover tips and tricks for navigating the new application and budgeting instructions, and gain insights into potential methods to mitigate the administrative burden associated with implementation of this new policy at their own institution.

    Christi Keene

    Senior Director, Research Finance

    University of Chicago

    Melissa Korf

    Senior Director, Research Contracts, Data and Security

    Harvard Medical School

    Jim Luther

    Interim Research Compliance Officer

    Yale 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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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 10/11/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards are an increasingly popular way for research institutions to partner with industry on federal projects. SBIR and STTR projects are critical in the development of various technologies; however, such relationships may give rise to several competing interests. This session will discuss strategies for identifying and managing multiple competing interests when research institutions partner with a small business entity on these federal projects. We will highlight different approaches to the proposal submission and award of SBIR and STTR projects from the perspective of a Sponsored Programs Officer in an Office of Sponsored Research and Industry Contracts Officers in a Technology Transfer Office, and from a non-profit/medical center (City of Hope) and public/state institutions (University of California, Riverside and University of California, Santa Barbara).

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Spooky Business: Managing SBIR/STTR Projects 

    October 11, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards are an increasingly popular way for research institutions to partner with industry on federal projects.  SBIR and STTR projects are critical in the development of various technologies; however, such relationships may give rise to several competing interests. This session will discuss strategies for identifying and managing multiple competing interests when research institutions partner with a small business entity on these federal projects. We will highlight different approaches to the proposal submission and award of SBIR and STTR projects from the perspective of a Sponsored Programs Officer in an Office of Sponsored Research and Industry Contracts Officers in a Technology Transfer Office, and from a non-profit/medical center (City of Hope) and public/state institutions (University of California, Riverside and University of California, Santa Barbara).

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

    In this session:
    • Participants will learn about the different types of SBIR and STTR submissions
    • Participants will gain an understanding of different approaches and guidelines/policy to SBIR/STTR submissions at different institutions
    • Participants will identify various types of potential issues that may arise during SBIR/STTR projects, from Conflict of Interest (COI), Intellectual Property (IP), budget, etc.

    Cara Winnewisser

    Industry Contracts Officer

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Frosina Al Zgoul

    Senior Grants & Contracts Administrator

    City of Hope National Medical Center, Beckman Research Institute

    Misty Madero

    Industry Contract Officer

    University of California - Riverside

    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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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 10/04/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Research administration continues to face increasing compliance and regulation coupled with fewer available resources. This discussion will demonstrate how the successful implementation of capital asset accounting practices can lower risks, increase recoveries, and provide useful data for other institutional needs. We will explore various driving forces for accurate fixed asset records including: audit, accountability, Uniform Guidance compliance, FAR Compliance, F&A (indirect cost) recovery, useful life analysis, federal requirements, risk management, and budget planning.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Optimizing Capital Asset Practices 

    October 4, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Research administration continues to face increasing compliance and regulation coupled with fewer available resources. This discussion will demonstrate how the successful implementation of capital asset accounting practices can lower risks, increase recoveries, and provide useful data for other institutional needs. We will explore various driving forces for accurate fixed asset records including: audit, accountability, Uniform Guidance compliance, FAR Compliance, F&A (indirect cost) recovery, useful life analysis, federal requirements, risk management, and budget planning.

    Highlights of the discussion will include:

    • Review compliance mandates and increased audit accountability and reporting requirements.
    • Discern the need for accurate fixed asset data from external stakeholders such as Risk Management, Accounting, Research and Sponsored Programs.
    • Establish consistent capital asset accounting classes and useful lives.
    • Discuss the potential increase for university capital equipment depreciation allocation and subsequent recoveries generated through F&A rate calculations.
    • Provide examples of best practices for accountability, disposals, transfers, F&A recovery, risk management, UG and FAR Compliance.
    • Learn how mobile based and RFID applications can reduce resources required while improving accuracy and completeness of asset data collected.

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

    • Learn compliance strategies for capital equipment inventory process, accounting for sponsored assets, and disposition and transfer of assets.
    • Learn the various types of technology used by peer institutions and efficiencies to be gained.
    • Participants will see the impact that using good consistent cost accounting principles have on the results of their F&A rate calculations.

    Albana Cejne

    Assistant Director, Sponsored Research Audit

    Princeton University

    Mike Fister

    Chief Operations Officer

    HCA Asset Management

    Betty Rasmussen

    Senior Compliance Officer

    University of Colorado Boulder

    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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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

  • We live in a global economy - international collaborations are necessary to pool knowledge and resources in order to tackle global research challenges. These global collaborations come with increased risks – in addition to working with entities subjects to different laws and security, other geopolitical factors are layered on to make navigation trickier. How can we foster these collaborations and help our researchers and institutions remain compliant? How do we balance adequate risk assessment with efficient management of subrecipients? In this session, we’ll cover the whole project lifecycle, starting with proposal development, moving to agreement negotiation and subrecipient monitoring, and through closeout.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Implementing and Managing International Proposal Development and International Subawards 

    September 13, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    We live in a global economy - international collaborations are necessary to pool knowledge and resources in order to tackle global research challenges. These global collaborations come with increased risks – in addition to working with entities subjects to different laws and security, other geopolitical factors are layered on to make navigation trickier. How can we foster these collaborations and help our researchers and institutions remain compliant?  How do we balance adequate risk assessment with efficient management of subrecipients? In this session, we’ll cover the whole project lifecycle, starting with proposal development, moving to agreement negotiation and subrecipient monitoring, and through closeout.

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

    Participants will be presented a framework for identifying, coordinating and managing international contracts across a variety of institution types.

    Eva Björndal

    Director of Research Awards Administration (Pre- and Post-Award), Research Management and Innovation Directorate

    King’s College London

    Amanda Humphrey

    Chief Research Operations Officer

    Northeastern University

    Lisa Wottrich

    Director, Contract Strategic Services

    SRI International

    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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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

  • Recorded On: 08/09/2023

    This workshop provides a primary basis of understanding of applications to and awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This workshop will give you the basics and we will walk you through the grants process, and give you an overview of key resources and websites you will need to be successful. The program is perfect for someone new to Research Administration, as well as for Research Administrators seeking to expand their knowledge of NIH. The curriculum provides an overview of the policies and procedures essential to preparing successful applications to and managing grant awards from the NIH.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    NIH Fundamentals Workshop 

    Wednesday, August 9, 2023

    10:00 – 1:30 pm Pacific
    11:00 am - 2:30 pm Mountain
    Noon -  3:30 pm Central
    1:00 – 4:30 pm Eastern 

    Description

    This workshop provides a primary basis of understanding of applications to and awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This workshop will give you the basics and we will walk you through the grants process, and give you an overview of key resources and websites you will need to be successful. The program is perfect for someone new to Research Administration, as well as for Research Administrators seeking to expand their knowledge of NIH. The curriculum provides an overview of the policies and procedures essential to preparing successful applications to and managing grant awards from the NIH.

    Learning Objectives

    Major content areas covered include:

    1. NIH overall structure, culture, and organization;
    2. Developing and submitting NIH grant applications;
    3. The peer review process;
    4. Post-Award administration;
    5. Tips and tricks.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Kasima Garst

    Systems Policy Analyst, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)

    National Institutes of Health

    Brian Sass-Hurst

    Assistant Grants Compliance Officer, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), Division of Grants Compliance and Oversight (DGCO)

    National Institutes of Health

    Priyanga Tuovinen

    Assistant Grants Policy Officer

    National Institutes of Health

    Participants receive 4 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.
    • 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.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.


    Member Price: $255.00 Non-Member Price: $310.00

    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 is available at no additional fee. Click on CC at the bottom of the video. 


    For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

  • Recorded On: 07/24/2023

    This session will provide insight into the special pressures facing our investigators; offer suggestions on building positive relationships; discuss ideas for handling instances of conflict and anger; and present tips for best practices in your communications. The webinar will include time for questions, suggestions, and anecdotes.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Strategies for Working with Investigators: Crucial, Critical, Courageous Conversations 

    July 24, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Research administrators live with dual roles, serving to facilitate our investigators’ research while also monitoring compliance with sponsor and university regulations.  The work we do to assist investigators with their proposals and awards helps build a relationship that engenders trust.  That trust, however fragile, supports our interactions when difficult communications are necessary. Trust is definitely the starting point for potentially contentious meetings, but it is not sufficient by itself.  If conflict, anger, or resentment arise, research administrators will need tools to listen to each investigator’s perspective, to calmly convey their own messages, to gain understanding of opposing positions, and to offer options to investigators.  This session will provide insight into the special pressures facing our investigators; offer suggestions on building positive relationships; discuss ideas for handling instances of conflict and anger; and present tips for best practices in your communications.  The webinar will include time for questions, suggestions, and anecdotes.  

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

    Participants will:

    • Gain insight into the pressures facing our investigators from both their academic and research responsibilities
    • Understand what you as a research administrator can do to be helpful and to convey professionalism
    • Discover best practices from your colleagues to guide you during difficult conversations

    Jamie Caldwell

    External Consultant and Interim Sr. Director for Research Administration and Operations

    University of Missouri - Columbia

    Kim Moreland

    Vice Chancellor for Research Administration

    University of Wisconsin – Madison

    Jill Frazier Tincher

    Executive Director, Sponsored Programs Administration

    University of Georgia

    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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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.  

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  • Recorded On: 07/06/2023

    Managing all the terms and conditions, agency guidelines, and federal regulations for an award may seem less than straightforward. We will take a trip down the terms and conditions rabbit hole, meet Alice's friends, and learn how they all get along in their unorthodox world. Together, we will learn to navigate the hierarchy of conflicting terms without being late to the party! In this webinar we will use real life examples to understand how to navigate our way through the terms and conditions rabbit hole. Participants will learn to identify applicable terms and conditions for an award and learn how to determine which terms to follow when there are conflicts.

    Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

    Alice and the Terms & Conditions Rabbit Hole 

    July 6, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Managing all the terms and conditions, agency guidelines, and federal regulations for an award may seem less than straightforward. We will take a trip down the terms and conditions rabbit hole, meet Alice's friends, and learn how they all get along in their unorthodox world. Together, we will learn to navigate the hierarchy of conflicting terms without being late to the party!  In this webinar we will use real life examples to understand how to navigate our way through the terms and conditions rabbit hole.  Participants will learn to identify applicable terms and conditions for an award and learn how to determine which terms to follow when there are conflicts.

    Prerequisites

    Participants will need to be able to navigate a sponsor award notice; familiarity with sponsor/agency guidelines.

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

    Carrie Chesbro

    Assistant Director, Subawards & Subrecipient Monitoring

    Office of Sponsored Research, Stanford University

    David Schultz

    Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Research Administration

    University of Houston

    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: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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.*

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  • This publication provides the framework for understanding the federal requirements for documenting compensation charges to federal awards and the complexities in meeting the requirements, as well as the implications and potential repercussions if not met. NOTE: To purchase this downloadable publication click the "Register” button.

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    This publication provides the framework for understanding the federal requirements for documenting compensation charges to federal awards and the complexities in meeting the requirements, as well as the implications and potential repercussions if not met.
    Topics include: 
    • Requirements of supporting salary charges
    • Determining what constitutes compensation
    • Documentation and Internal Controls
    • Issue and Risks
    • Common Audit Findings
    • Other considerations
    • Example of internal control framework for compensation compliance

    (20 pages, PDF, © 2023) 

    Exclusively available online. Purchase and download the PDFs. Once purchased the PDF will be available for download for 30 days. To purchase click the “Register” button.


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    Jeremy Forsberg
    Associate Vice President for Research
    University of Texas at Arlington

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    Lisa Mosley
    Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
    Yale University

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    David Ngo
    Assistant Vice President, Grants, Gifts and Investment
    Accounting and Compliance
    New York University

  • Recorded On: 05/22/2023

    Cost transfers are always an area of high scrutiny. While the simplest suggestion is to prevent them altogether, in many cases they are unavoidable. This webinar will explore the federal requirements surrounding cost transfers and examine how two different institutions have implemented policies to monitor compliance and mitigate the risk associated with these types of transactions. We will discuss ways to ensure all cost transfers are appropriate, timely, and most importantly, sufficiently documented.

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    Cost Transfers: Evaluating your Current Procedures to Mitigate Risk 

    May 22, 2023
    2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
    3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

    Cost transfers are always an area of high scrutiny. While the simplest suggestion is to prevent them altogether, in many cases they are unavoidable. This webinar will explore the federal requirements surrounding cost transfers and examine how two different institutions have implemented policies to monitor compliance and mitigate the risk associated with these types of transactions. We will discuss ways to ensure all cost transfers are appropriate, timely, and most importantly, sufficiently documented.   

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

    Learning Objectives:

    • Participants will gain an understanding of federal guidance surrounding cost transfers and will become familiar with audit compliance issues related to documentation and timing of cost transfers.  
    • Participants can expect to leave the webinar with best practices for minimizing the need for cost transfers and managing them appropriately when the transactions are necessary. These best practices will serve as a guide for participants to evaluate their own institutional policies for compliance. 

    Christyne Anderson

    Associate Director, Training and Compliance

    Harvard University

    Kristi Bazata

    Senior Director, Research Policy & Indirect Cost

    Columbia University in the City of New York

    Chea Smith

    Associate Controller, Cost Analysis & Capital Equipment Management

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    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.
    • Audio (sound) is projected through your computer speakers. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers so you can hear the presenters.

    Member Price: $130.00 Non-Member Price: $160.00

    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.


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