Training

All Workshops

Introduction to Sponsored Projects Administration
Julie Feldkamp and Dave Plawchan, DRDA and Rob Barbret or Bryan van Sickle, Financial Operations

This program is intended for staff who are new to sponsored projects or have very little experience in sponsored projects ("research") administration. It will provide a big picture overview of the sponsored project enterprise at the UM. Participants will receive an overview of the University offices and departments responsible for Research Administration and their relationship to the unit administrator. Participants will also learn what occurs at different stages in the life cycle of a sponsored project, including procedures for proposal development and submission, filling out the PAF, award acceptance, project initiation and more.

A-21 Expenditure Monitoring of Federally Sponsored Projects
Presenters: Bryan Van Sickle & Kristie Beckon, Financial Operations

This program provides a detailed explanation of how the University applies OMB-Circular A-21 principles to expenditure activity on Federally Sponsored Projects. Participants will gain awareness of how A-21 affects project proposals, post award re-budgeting and the A-21 expenditure review process. Topics Covered: OMB Circular A-21 Proposal Preparation Requirements Project Opening and Budget Establishment Expense Initiation Budget Revision Project Monitoring via SOA, PBSR and Voucher Detail Reports Annual and Final Expenditure Review

Research Proposal Writing Workshop
Presenter: Christine Black

Geared toward writing proposals for research grants, this workshop will be an intensive overview of the narrative portion of a proposal from the perspective of the reviewer. Areas covered will include: approaching a sponsor, components of a proposal (including budget), matching the narrative to the sponsor's guidelines, writing style and common errors to avoid. DRDA Project Representatives will join in the discussion of budget-related items. Sample proposals will be reviewed, and there will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. If you would like to pay with cash or check, when you register please enter "CASH" into the shortcode field you can pay at the door. For this workshop, a breakfast of bagels, coffee and juice is provided**

CFR and DRDA: Who Does What? Proposal Processing and Fundraising Opportunities
Julie Feldkamp, Susan Shields, Maureen Martin, Tom Zdeba and Umesh Patel

Julie Feldkamp from DRDA joins forces with Susan Shields from the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to present a program explaining the roles of their respective offices, how proposals for sponsored projects to professional foundations and other funding organizations should be processed in the University, and defining "sponsored project" grants versus gift funds. The session will also include a brief presentation of on-line resources for searching for fundraising opportunities. Internet hook-up will allow faster and easier explanation of resources and ways to locate them.

Cost Accounting Standards Training
Diane Winter, Fiinancial Operations

Purpose: This course is designed for all staff assigned with fiscal responsibilities at the University of Michigan. You will receive an overview of the federal government's OMB Circular A-21 regulations for Cost Accounting Standards and the policies for compliance at the University of Michigan. The Cost Accounting Standards and the Policy on Indirect Cost Recovery Excluded (ICRX) Expenditures apply to ALL university expenditures. Topics covered: OMB Circular A-21 Chartfields and Class (formerly Subclass) ICRX Expenditures Restricted Expenditures on Federal Projects Salary Appointments and Effort Certification Annual Space Survey

Intro to Budgets: Developing Grant Proposal Budgets
Presented by DRDA, Financial Operations and Unit Administrators

This program is intended for less experienced research administrators and faculty who have responsibility for developing budgets for sponsored projects proposals and is valuable those who have post-award financial responsibilities as well. Topics covered in this program are: Identifying Direct and Indirect (F&A) Costs Included in Budgets Cost Sharing Different budget considerations by sponsor type Steps to follow in developing a budget ** A review of different types of budgets and budget formats Participants will also practice by developing a mock budget as part of this class.

Financial Administration of Federally Sponsored Projects
Presenter: Robert Barbret, Financial Operations

Purpose: To give an overview of the guidelines and fundamentals of handling Federal Projects within the University Description: Participants will gain awareness of the various aspects of administering Federal Projects. Discussion includes the opening of Project/Grants, concepts of cost sharing, indirect costs, cost accounting standards, A-21 monitoring, hardships, cost transfers, statement of activity and project budget report review.

Funding Opportunities Workshop
Presenters: Julie Feldkamp and Karen Downing

This session will serve as an introduction to digital and other informational resources for researchers seeking funding for their work. The session will cover how to formulate a search strategy and will introduce several key internet tools including the DRDA and Foundation Center websites, the Community of Science databases, the Foundation Center’s FC Search database, and other Library and DRDA resources. The session will also cover where researchers can go to get further assistance in their grantseeking efforts. Intended Audience: Faculty and research administrators who are interested in learning what resources are available for sponsored project funding and learning how to access and search funding databases.

Industry Sponsored Research in the College of Engineering: Working with DRDA
Elaine Brock, DRDA

This program will provide valuable insights about how administrators, working with DRDA can effectively process industry sponsored projects. Elaine Brock will share her expertise on these subjects: The different types of interactions UM has with industry, including research agreements, materials transfer and others The contrast in the positions of UM and industry sponsors A wide range of Policies and issues related to industry agreements How to best work with DRDA to process them through the university system

Industry Sponsored Research in the Medical School: Working with DRDA
Elaine Brock, DRDA

This program will provide valuable insights about how administrators, working with DRDA can effectively process industry sponsored projects. Elaine Brock will share her expertise on these subjects: The different types of interactions UM has with industry, including clinical trials, materials transfer and others A wide range of Policies and issues related to industry agreements ** How to best work with DRDA to process them through the university system

NIH 398 Administrative Shell: Putting it Together
Presented by: Medical School Grant Review & Analysis Office

The Medical School's Grant Review & Analysis office occasionally offers this program on how to complete the NIH PHS 398 administrative shell. The 2 hour class covers all pages of the administrative shell, common budget items and treatment, the university routing process, as well as common pitfalls in the proposal process. Materials provided include summarized guidelines for the PHS 398, examples of a completed 398, and a list of available resources. This class is targeted at those who are required, or are interested in, completing the NIH 398 forms. The course will specifically cover traditional R-series awards, but the basic principles can also be applied to K-series, P-series, and other proposals that use the PHS 398. Questions about the course can be sent to msgrants@umich.edu or call the Med School's Grant Review & Analysis office at 3-4272.

NSF Fastlane Proposal Preparation
Jolette Theisen, DRDA

This presentation will provide an overview of the mechanics involved in submitting a proposal through the NSF Fastlane proposal preparation system. Though not offered as hands-on, the attendee will gain knowledge necessary to prepare a proposal with Fastlane. Topics covered in the workshop include: * Obtaining a login and password * Populating the PI information screen * Preparing the NSF Forms via Fastlane (Bio Sketch, Budgets, Other Support, etc.) * Allowing SRO (DRDA) access Who should attend: Research Administrators and Faculty who may submit proposals to the National Science Foundation.

Post Award Administration of NIH NRSA Training Grants
Terri Maxwell, DRDA and Holly Rose, Financial Operations

This workshop is designed for administrators of NIH training grants. It focuses primarily on post-award administrative issues including: reading and interpreting the award notices; budgeting, spending, and financial reporting; allowable expenses and how they differ from allowable expenses on research grants; familliarization with and handling of the NIH appointment and termination paperwork; pre- and post-doc trainee qualifications; trainee, administrator, and Principal Investigator responsibilities; determining stipend levels based on trainee experience level and fiscal year; additional compensation and supplements to stipend payments; and trainees' tax and benefits implications.

Research Administrators Network Meeting


The quarterly RAN meetings have been established by DRDA in partnership with unit administrators to support Research Administrators at Michigan. The Network is meant to provide continuing education in the area of research administration and provide opportunities for unit administrators to interact with each other and leaders in central administration. Typical agendas will include updates on current events in research at UM and the presentation of an educational topic.

Arts, Humanities and Education Grants Overview
Jamie Saville

The Arts, Humanities and Education Grants Overview presents an introduction to DRDA and Sponsored Projects at the University, focusing specifically on the needs of Arts and Humanities Scholars. Areas covered include contacts and services at DRDA, finding funding opportunities, writing letters of inquiry and proposals narratives, developing a project budget, and proposal processing. Sample funding searches, letters of inquiry, proposal narratives, and budgets are reviewed, and there is plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. For this workshop, a breakfast of bagels, coffee and juice is provided

Grants.gov: Electronic Submission of Federal Grant Applications
Bob Beattie, DRDA

The federal government has begun the transition to an electronic proposal submission system for all federal grant applications. If you are submitting a federal grant application that requires using grants.gov , we highly recommend you attend. This program will provide an overview of the "grants.gov" website, including: * How to find federal funding opportunities and program information on the website * How the process of electronic submission works * Steps to follow in order to get into the system * How to find and fill out forms and upload documents into the system * What DRDA does to submit the application

NCURA Video Workshop - Best Practices in Research Compliance: Update on Policies and Regulations and Implementation at Institutions
Moderator/Program Leader: Marianne Woods, Associate Vice President for Research, University of Alabama

This session includes an overview of the current state of various non-fiscal compliance areas such as human subjects, animal use, rDNA, safety, biohazards, select agents, and conflicts-of-interest. The faculty for this workshop will address centralized vs. decentralized responsibility and include examples of lines of responsibility. Suggestions on monitoring to ensure compliance and a look at available tools will be highlighted. The workshop will conclude by sharing information on how institutions are covering the increasing cost of compliance. This program will be recorded for later availability and will be shown live on UM TV, Channel 12.

NIH Video webcast: NIH’s New Electronic Grant Application Process and the SF424 (R&R)


This program is a video webcast being presented by the National Institutes of Health. DRDA is hosting two group showings. Starting in 2006, NIH will begin the transition to have all research grant applications submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the SF424 Research & Related (R&R) form set. This training session, geared toward the NIH grant applicant community, will provide an overview of NIH's transition plans, the submission process and the new form set. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentations. If you wish to view this individually on your own computer, you may to this URL to register: http://era.nih.gov/training/ElectronicSubmission/

Research Administrator's Network & OVPR Awards Ceremony - Special Event!


Please join us for this special RAN Meeting, which is being held in conjunction with the Annual OVPR Distinguished Research Administrator Awards Ceremony. The RAN meeting is from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, followed immediately by the awards ceremony. The quarterly RAN meetings have been established by DRDA in partnership with unit administrators to support Research Administrators at Michigan. The Network is meant to provide continuing education in the area of research administration and provide opportunities for unit administrators to interact with eachother and leaders in central administration. Typical agendas will include updates on current events in research at UM and the presentation of an educational topic.

Grants.gov: Electronic Submission of Federal Grant Applications Grants.gov for NIH--Getting Ready for October--Extra Session
Bob Beattie, DRDA

The federal government has begun the transition to an electronic proposal submission system for all federal grant applications. If you are submitting a federal grant application that requires using grants.gov , we highly recommend you attend. This program will provide an overview of the "grants.gov" website, including: * How to find federal funding opportunities and program information on the website * How the process of electronic submission works * Steps to follow in order to get into the system * How to find and fill out forms and upload documents into the system * What DRDA does to submit the application

Preparing for NIH Electronic Grant Application
NIH Webcast

To prepare the applicant community for the upcoming transition of R01s to electronic submission in February 2007, NIH will be holding a training event Dec. 5, 2006, geared toward extramural grant applicants. With a year of electronic submission under our belt, our focus will be on “Lessons Learned” and sharing our advice on best practices for submitting applications online. DRDA will be broadcasting this Webcast.

Grants.gov: Electronic Submission of Federal Grant Applications Last chance class for filling out R01 for March
Bob Beattie, DRDA

The federal government has begun the transition to an electronic proposal submission system for all federal grant applications. If you are submitting a federal grant application that requires using grants.gov , we highly recommend you attend. This program will provide an overview of the "grants.gov" website, including: * How to find federal funding opportunities and program information on the website * How the process of electronic submission works * Steps to follow in order to get into the system * How to find and fill out forms and upload documents into the system * What DRDA does to submit the application

Working with Start-ups
Elaine Brock

This new workshop taught by Elaine Brock from DRDA will give you the ins and outs of working with Start-up companies. Some topics covered include: Recharge rates, visitor agreements, Commercialization requirements and so much more.........