Advanced Budget Justification Development: Strategies for Success

Includes a Live Web Event on 07/24/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

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Advanced Budget Justification Development: Strategies for Success  

July 24, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET * Webinar
3:35 – 4:30 pm ET * After the Show * Talk with the Faculty Directly!

Developing a strong budget justification is critical to the success of the major research proposal, especially one that is for a center, a program, or deals with a more complex project such as a large fabrication. This webinar is designed for the research administrator who needs to enhance their expertise in crafting precise, detailed, complex, compliant, and competitive budget justifications. Attendees will refine their skills and leave with practical tools to strengthen the financial foundation of their proposals.

Learning Objectives
  • Anticipating potential budgetary challenges and justifying them proactively.
  • Justifying complex or high-cost line items with clarity and persuasiveness.
  • Identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls and post-award issues that can arise when justifications are inadequate.

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

Prerequisites

Experience in research administration budgeting.

Rebecca Libera

Senior Research Administrator, Office of Sponsored Programs

Colorado State University

Jeremy T. Miner

Associate Director of Pre-Award, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, NCURA Distinguished Educator

Brigette Pfister, MHRD, CRA

Financial Compliance Manager

Office of Sponsored Programs, Colorado State University

Participants receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

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Member Price: $145.00 Non-Member Price: $170.00

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