Upcoming Training Opportunities

Dear Research Administrators,

We wanted to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming training opportunities. Please see below for session details and how to register.

SAMS Domestic Recipient Webinar (University-wide)

Date/Time/Format: November 2nd, 2021 / 10:00am-12:00pm / Live Virtual Webinar

Description: This webinar will cover the following topics:

  • Creating SAMS Domestic Recipient Accounts
  • Reviewing Multifactor Authentication
  • Searching for a Funding Opportunity
  • Applying to a Funding Opportunity
  • Countersigning an Award
  • Reporting and Post Award Activities

Audience: Research Administrators

Registration: Please register for this session in the Harvard Training Portal. 

Cost Transfer Level II Training

Date/Time/Format: November 9th, 2021 /11:00am- 12:30pm / Live Virtual Training

Description: This Cost Transfer session will focus on the role of the Cost Transfer Authorized Approver. The class will include a review of Harvard's Cost Transfer Policies and Procedures, the responsibilities of approvers, identifying requirements and best practices for approval, and cost transfer resources. Attendees will participate in group discussions and work through examples and case studies.

Audience: Anyone Responsible for review and approval of cost transfers.

Pre-Requisites: Review the Cost Transfer Policy, Complete the Intro to Cost Transfer online course (Required).

Registration: Please register for the Cost Transfer Level II Training through the Harvard Training Portal.

Live webinar - Audits: Request and Documentation (University-wide) 

Date/Time/Format: November 17th, 2021 /2:00pm- 3:00pm / Live Virtual Training

Description: This session is for research administrators who would like to gain knowledge of audit requests and what actions are needed when you are audited. We will cover the work flow of audits, the types of audit requests one may receive as well as requested documentation to support costs. During this presentation, we will demonstrate differences in work flow and documentation requested between U.S. audits and International audits through examples. This will provide foundational knowledge and begin to advance participants understanding in how to approach an audit request.
Audience: Research Administrators

Please register for this session through the Harvard Training Portal.