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.
Live Webinar - Audits: Request and Documentation (University-wide)
Date/Time/Format: November 17th, 2021 / 2:00pm-3:00pm / Live Virtual Webinar
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
Registration: Please register for this session in the Harvard Training Portal.
Live webinar -Financial Award Management
Date/Time/Format: December 1st, 2021 /10:00am- 12:00pm / Live Virtual Training
Description: This course was developed to help research administrators effectively apply cost principles to manage sponsored awards. In this session participants will:
- Utilize internal financial systems (GMAS, HART) to confirm compliance to sponsor terms and internal policies
- Take appropriate steps to review, analyze, and, in cases of non-compliance, move costs.
- Identify the differences between journals and cost transfers
Audience: Research Administrators, Grant Managers, Research Portfolio Managers
Registration: Please register for this session through the Harvard Training Portal.
Live webinar - Overview of Sponsored Programs Training
Date/Time/Format: December 8th, 2021 /10:00am- 3:00pm / Live Virtual Training
Description: The Sponsored Projects Overview is the foundation of the University Research Administration Training Team’s (URATT) course offerings. This full day session, offered quarterly, involves facilitation and participants from across the University, covers basic information on Harvard research administration policies, procedures, the award lifecycle, regulatory compliance, and also provides resources and contacts for future use.
Audience: Staff members with less than one year of experience in research administration at Harvard or anyone who would like a review of or a University-wide perspective on sponsored projects.
Registration: Please register for this session through the Harvard Training Portal.
Ethics and Accountability - Financial Management Course
Date/Time/Format: December 8th, 2021 /10:00am- 12:00pm / Virtual Training
Description: The Office of Risk Management & Audit Services is excited to announce Open Enrollment for the Ethics and Accountability - Financial Management Course.
In this dynamic virtual workshop, you will explore the world of fiduciary responsibility, internal controls, and detecting fraud in the workplace. Intended for new hires, staff with new financial management roles, or those interested in a refresher, the next session is Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Please visit the Harvard Training Portal for more information about the course and/or to enroll.
Sponsored Cost Allocation Methodology Info Session
Date/Time/Format: December 16th, 2021 /10:00am- 11:00am / Virtual Training
Description: The Sponsored Cost Allocation Methodology guidance was developed to help administrators oversee and monitor sponsored funds. The Cost Allocation Methodology info session will focus on the following topics:
- Allocation Methodology Criteria
- Documentation requirements
- Allocation Methodology Best Practices
- Acceptable vs Unacceptable Methodology (examples)
This session aims to help participants establish fundamentals, and provide resources demonstrating common methodology and application examples. By offering these resources, we are deepening our collective knowledge base around cost allocation methodology, thereby benefitting administrative oversight of sponsored funds.
Please note: This training will show a previously recorded session that will be stopped periodically throughout to answer questions live.
Audience: Anyone working with Sponsored Funds
Registration: Please register for this session through the Harvard Training Portal.