Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

May 26, 2022
2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm EDT * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

In January, OSTP issued NSPM-33 implementation guidance for federal agencies. The guidance refers to the use of DPIs, or Digital Persistent Identifiers. This session will be an educational session on DPIs – what they are, how they work, and how they can be an important part of a researcher’s workflow. In particular, this session will cover information about ORCID as currently the only DPI that meets the requirements listed in the OSTP guidance

• The information in this Webinar pertains to both Research Administrators and Principal Investigators.

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 GoToWebinar 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: $125.00 Non-Member Price: $150.00

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

Unlimited Free Additional Logins for Your Institution!

February 28, 2022
2:00 – 3:30 pm EST * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm EST * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

After the outstanding Excel Tips for the Pre- and Post-Award Administrators webinar, we know you want more!

Rebecca and Diane will be picking up where they left off in Part I to take you deeper into maximizing Excel in your support for Sponsored Research.

Topics will include:

• Group/Hide
• Goal Seek
• Round
• Concatenate
• Including text notes in formulas
• SUM vs. subtotal
• Slicers
• Customize Quick Access & Ribbon

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic knowledge of Excel formulas and functions.

Didn’t see  Part I?

It is available for immediate download so you have EVERYTHING you need to maximize EXCEL FOR Research Administration

Excel Tips for Pre- and Post-Award Administrators – Part I

Do you use Excel to analyze and report data? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself, "Why does this take so long? Is there a better way?" If you use Excel for budget development, you have probably asked yourself, "How can I develop a budget more quickly/accurately?" In this intermediate-level session, you will learn how to use tables, formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting that will help you navigate your path to success. This is a 90-minute session and participants should bring their own laptop to the workshop. Excel templates will be provided on the day of the workshop for participants to use as they follow-along. Adequate time will be provided for participants to personalize the templates for use back home. 

Participants will:

• Examine formatting conventions that effectively communicate key information and/or highlight variances in reports. 
• Learn how to use select Excel functions, formulas, and tools for reporting. 
• Learn how to use select Excel functions, formulas, and tools for budgeting. 

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic knowledge of Excel formulas and functions. 

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 GoToWebinar 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: $125.00 Non-Member Price: $150.00

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:15 - 9:30 am PDT, 9:15 - 10:30 am MDT, 10:15 - 11:30 am CDT, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm EDT

OMB Update

Gilbert Tran, OMB

Description

The Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President’s vision across the Executive Branch. Join us for the latest updates from OMB

11:00 am - 12:15 pm PDT, 12:00 - 1:15 pm MDT, 1:00 - 2:15 pm CDT, 2:00 - 3:15 pm EDT

NSF Update

Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, Office of Budget, Finance & Award Mgmt, National Science Foundation

Description

This session will cover new developments related to proposal and award policy at NSF. NSF staff will provide a comprehensive review of recent policy changes as well as major updates to NSF’s proposal system modernization efforts.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.

12:45 - 1:45 pm PDT, 1:45 - 2:45 pm MDT, 2:45 - 3:45 pm CDT, 3:45 - 4:45 pm EDT

NIH Update

Michelle Bulls, Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, National Institutes of Health

Description

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Upon completion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about new and existing policies and procedures. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more!

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about NIH’s budget priorities. Participants will learn about new policies and compliance initiatives. Participants will gain insight into current issues at NIH

Participants receive 3.5 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 GoToWebinar 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: $249.00 Non-Member Price: $299.00

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com

A 30 minute overview and then 60 minutes of your questions for the NIH team! Don’t miss it!

The NIH has issued guidance regarding the preparation of Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) and the reporting of effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on research projects.
With the release of the revised Grant Policy Statement in October 2019, NIH revised their definition of Other Support. The revised definition “…includes all resources made available to a researcher in support of and/or related to all of their research endeavors, regardless of whether or not they have monetary value and regardless of whether they are based at the institution the researcher identifies for the current grant.

Speakers:

Michelle Bulls
Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)
National Institutes of Health

Kristin Ta 
Senior Advisor, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)
National Institutes of Health

Kassima Garst
Systems Policy Analyst, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)
National Institutes of Health

Robyn B. Remotigue
Executive Director, Office of Research Service, School of Public Health
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $150.00
Non-Member Price: $180.00

NCURA AFTER THE SHOW FORUM – 3:35 – 4:30  PM EASTERN

NCURA now offers an additional 55 minute forum for webinar participants to continue the conversation and share information as a part of the webinar registration fee.

At the end of our 90 minute webinar, we will take a 5 minute break and then participants can rejoin us and talk directly to the webinar faculty and each other!  Sign up for After the Show is not required. Login information will be sent to all participants the week before the show.

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 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.

Join us for a 30 minute overview of

• Who Must Report
• When to Report 
• What to Report 
• How to Report

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

NCURA webinars use the GoToWebinar 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.

(90 minutes) Have you ever been working on a project or process and known there must be a better way?  Are you tired of spending hours brute forcing a solution to a problem?  Is your office full of administrative fires that keep cropping up at 4PM for a 5PM deadline? This webinar will address the history and theory of working smarter using tools and processes available to anyone at any level.  You have the power to implement these types of changes, even if you don’t have backing from your department.

Level: Intermediate

Pre-Requisites:
Participants should have an introductory knowledge of administrative functions and principles and a basic knowledge of current common computer software.

Speakers:

Hollie Schrieber
Director of Sponsored Programs
University of Tennessee

Abby Guillory 
Assistant Director for Education and Training, Research Operations and Communications
North Carolina State University

Thomas Spencer 
Associate Vice President of Research Operations / Assistant Professor, Office Of Academic Information Services
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

NCURA AFTER THE SHOW FORUM – 3:35 – 4:30  PM EASTERN

NCURA now offers an additional 55 minute forum for webinar participants to continue the conversation and share information as a part of the webinar registration fee.

At the end of our 90 minute webinar, we will take a 5 minute break and then participants can rejoin us and talk directly to the webinar faculty and each other!  Sign up for After the Show is not required. Login information will be sent to all participants the week before the show.

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 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.

Participants will:

• Learn the history and theory of “Work Smarter Not Harder” through examination of related research administration case studies 
• Learn methods of organizing work to be more effective, efficient, and productive 
• Learn tools and tricks that increase productivity and save time, including software and technology 

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

NCURA webinars use the GoToWebinar 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.

(90 minutes) In Research Administration, we talk about cost sharing as a real cost to our institutions and we recognize what is at stake if we don’t meet a cost share commitment. We often wish we could redefine commitments that were made in the proposal because they are difficult to track, and we find ourselves scrambling to resolve shortages or recovery from internal sources at the very end. Join us as we go beyond the basic definition of cost share.  Webinar hosts will discuss their experiences and share how they tackled cost share challenges throughout the life of the project. Case studies will be used, and best practices shared as you consider how to alleviate some of the administrative burden. 

Prerequisites

• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.306.
• Definition understanding of three types of cost share: mandatory, voluntary committed, and voluntary uncommitted.
• Knowledge of local institutional policies and expectations related to cost share.

Speakers:

Andres Chan
Director, Office of Financial Analysis
University of Southern California

Sandy Fowler
Assistant Dean
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Business Services – Administration
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Heather Offhaus
Director, Medical School Grant Services & Analysis
Office of Research
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Attendees will be able to:

• Identify alternative ways to promote resources to agencies, without committing to tracked cost share.
• Relate to the importance of communication and shared tracking responsibilities.
• Articulate how to proactively manage cost share to avoid close out issues, rework, and loss of time and money.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

NCURA webinars use the GoToWebinar 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.

(90 minutes) Whenever PIs transfer from one institution to another, research administrators at both institutions have work to do!  There are many considerations that must be made to allow for a smooth transition.  This session, geared towards the departmental research administrator, takes an in-depth look at the PI transfer process.  Attendees will leave this session armed with the questions to ask and the things to look out for in order to be prepared to handle a PI that is either coming in or leaving from their institution.  While PI transfers can be a daunting task amidst the everyday work we do, with a detailed plan in place, this process can go smoothly for all stakeholders.  This session will help attendees create that detailed plan.

Prerequisites
N/A

Speakers:

Tanya Blackwell
Grants and Contracts Manager, Department of Medicine
Duke University

Robyn Remotigue
Director, Office of Research Services, School of Public Health
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

Kay Gilstrap
Assistant Director of Business Operations, Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine
Georgia State University

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts of the webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

This session will focus on:

• Transfers IN:  what to do to prepare for new, incoming faculty
• Transfers OUT: what to do to support the PI that is leaving your institution
• Communication with all stakeholders
• Special Considerations:  MTAs and NDAs
• Tips, trick, and tools for smooth and efficient transitions

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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 Troubleshooting Guide.

• 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.

(90 minutes) Budget justifications have taken on increasing significance in recent years, moving from explaining to reviewers the basis of cost calculations to persuading them that the items are critical to the success of the project. In this webinar, you will learn how to craft a budget justification that not only conforms to Uniform Guidance expectations but also effectively establishes the credibility of the proposed project. Infrastructure supports will also be explored, including sample questions, templates, and automation. Inserting a few more specific details in targeted places in the narrative and budget justification can earn the essential benefit of the doubt points that elevate your projects into the “Funded” category.

Prerequisites
This session is designed for individuals who have at least a couple years of experience with proposal writing or have responsibility for assisting faculty with proposal development.

Speakers:

Jeremy T. Miner, MA
Director of Grants and Contracts
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Irina P. Diaz, BA
Preaward Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dennis J. Paffrath, MBA
Associate Vice President of Research Administration
University of Maryland, Baltimore

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 "Closed Caption" in the Handouts tab to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Participants will:

• Understand the role of persuasion in developing compelling budget justifications.
• Learn about current and planned infrastructure supports for building better budget justifications.
• Recognize strategies for ensuring alignment between proposed costs and scope of work, thereby enhancing project credibility.

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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 Troubleshooting Guide.

• 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.

(90 minutes) Participant support costs require special treatment and clear communication throughout the award life cycle.  This webinar will help you understand what participant support costs are and why they are special.  We will discuss the rules and regulations governing participant support costs.  We will talk about how to budget, set up, and manage participant support costs.  We will also touch on audit considerations. So if there have been instances where you’ve struggled to confidently validate the allowability of participant support cost or if you could simply use a refresher on the fundamentals, then the Participant Support Costs webinar is for you. No matter if you reside in pre, post, or the department, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and fundamental framework needed to manage participant support costs going forward.

Prerequisites
Participants should have introductory knowledge of the award life cycle and sponsored administration terminology.

Speakers:

Jaquion Gholston 
Associate Director of the Sponsored Accounting Office 
Stevens Institute of Technology

Jennifer Rodis 
Policy & Planning Analyst 
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sonya Stern, MBA, CFRA
Director of Sponsored Project Administration
University of Vermont

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 "Closed Caption" in the Zoom webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

• Provide participants with an overview of what participant support costs are and why they are special
• Learn about regulations governing participant support costs
• Learn how to budget, set up, and manage participant support costs
• Learn how to prepare for an audit of sponsored projects with participant support costs 

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

Watching in a group? Everyone watching the presentation can request a CEU certificate by writing down the verification code at the end of the webinar. Please make a note of the verification code as it will not be available after the webinar.

The main registrant can access instructions on the Group CEU tab for group participants to receive CEU certificates.

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 Troubleshooting Guide.

• 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.
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(90 minutes) Successful proposal submission requires research administrators at both the central and departmental levels to have a solid understanding of sponsor guidelines.  Efforts to minimize the risk of receiving a proposal as “returned without review” are essential to achieving the goal of getting a complete and compliant package out the door on-time. As proposal development can be a labor-intensive and often frustrating endeavor, having a strong comprehension of an agency’s requirements is an important job skill. 

Join us as we delve into a robust discussion on one of the best tools you can utilize in your quest for success – the Request for Proposal (RFP). Topics to be discussed will include the importance of the RFP and its requisite components.  We will review a diverse pool of RFPs and highlight similarities and identify those components that are unique to specific agencies.

Speakers:

Shelly Berry-Hebb
Associate Director for Proposal Services
Texas A&M University

Tony Ventimiglia
Acting Executive Director of Research Administration Services
Auburn University

Hagan Walker
Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs
Prisma Health

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 "Closed Caption" in the Zoom webinar room to access this feature. 

Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Attendees will:

• Learn about the importance of an agency’s Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Become familiar with the components of various agencies RFPs
• Be able to identify essential RFP elements
• Learn best practices for reading and interpreting agency guidelines

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits = .2 CEU's for each webinar.

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

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• 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.