Resubmitting a declined research proposal is not merely an act of persistence it is a strategic and creative process that can significantly enhance the likelihood of future funding success. This presentation explores the nuanced art of proposal resubmission, offering insights into how researchers and research administrators can transform reviewer feedback into actionable revisions. Drawing from real-world examples and best practices, it highlights the importance of understanding funder expectations, refining research narratives, and leveraging institutional support.

One of the most common challenges facing research administration leaders is determining whether current staffing levels align with the work that needs to be accomplished. Yet research administration work is often complex, variable, and difficult to quantify using traditional workload measures. This practical webinar will explore approaches for assessing workload, evaluating staffing needs, and using data to support resource decisions. Participants will learn about different workload distribution and staffing models used across research administration offices, including centralized, decentralized, and hybrid approaches. The session will focus on identifying meaningful workload indicators, collecting and analyzing data, and translating that information into actionable staffing insights.

This session will begin with an overview of various agency requirements before diving into how research security impacts the work of research administrators across the lifecycle. The panel will discuss disclosures, institutional obligations, financial considerations, how department administrators are critical to ensuring compliance with risk mitigation plans, and opportunities to strengthen relationships across the institution. The panel will talk a little about how the forthcoming changes to UG could change institutional strategies around research security. In addition, recent headlines on research security will be explored.

Service centers play a vital role in supporting research by providing specialized services, equipment, and expertise to investigators across an institution. Yet managing these operations requires balancing regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, customer service, and institutional priorities in an increasingly complex environment. Join us for an engaging discussion on the current landscape of service center administration. We will explore common challenges, emerging opportunities, and practical strategies for building and maintaining successful service centers. Topics will include governance, rate development, cost recovery, compliance considerations, communication with stakeholders, operational efficiencies, and lessons learned from real-world experiences.

A strong internal control environment is essential to ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of research operations. This session will explore the definition, purpose, and various types of internal controls, with a focus on their application within higher education research settings. Participants will gain clarity on the roles and responsibilities that support a sound control framework and examine real-world examples that illustrate effective control practices. The session will also address the consequences of internal control failures, highlighting lessons learned and strategies for mitigation. Whether you're new to internal controls or looking to strengthen your current practices, this session offers valuable insights to enhance your organization's research compliance and assurance efforts

Award closeout is the process by which the sponsoring agency determines that all applicable administrative actions and required work associated with an award have been completed by the recipient. While closeout is often viewed as the final step in the award lifecycle, successful closeout actually begins much earlier—when the proposal is first developed and throughout the life of the project. In this interactive session, we will explore how thoughtful planning, strong collaboration between pre- and post-award teams, and consistent monitoring throughout the award period can help prevent common closeout challenges. Join us to discuss best practices, share experiences, and identify practical strategies to ensure a smooth and compliant closeout process.

When a Principal Investigator moves to a new institution, transferring their sponsored awards can be a complex and time-sensitive process. Without careful coordination, these transitions risk delays, compliance issues, and disruptions to research progress. This session will guide research administrators through the key steps, challenges, and best practices for managing award transfers efficiently and effectively. We'll explore both the sending and receiving institution perspectives, including sponsor requirements, internal approvals, subawards, equipment transfers, and communication strategies. You'll leave equipped with tools and checklists to keep the process moving forward, ensuring research continues without missing a beat.

In this timely and interactive webinar, research administrators will explore the current state of the NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it stands at the time of the session. With ongoing changes in the federal research landscape, institutions are navigating heightened scrutiny, evolving requirements, and increased operational complexity related to foreign collaborations. This session will provide an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discuss practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlight how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. Participants will also engage in shared discussion around emerging best practices, challenges, and strategies being implemented across the research administration community. This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.

Budget development during the proposal phase plays a critical role in shaping financial health and compliance of an award throughout its lifecycle. This session offers Pre-Award professionals a Post-Award lens on budgeting, highlighting how early decisions can either support or hinder long-term financial integrity. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we'll explore common pitfalls such as unallowable costs, effort commitments, and cost-sharing challenges, and how to proactively address them during proposal preparation. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to design budgets that meet sponsor expectations, align with institutional policies, and withstand Post-Award scrutiny.

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.

This workshop provides a primary basis of understanding of proposals to and awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program is perfect for someone new to research administration, as well as for research administrators seeking to expand their knowledge of federal funding agencies. The curriculum provides an overview of the policies and procedures essential to preparing successful proposals to and managing grant awards from NSF.

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.