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.
Financial Award Management II: Analyzing Cost Principles
Date/Time/Format: March 1st, 2023 /1:00pm- 3:00pm / Live Virtual Training
Description: This course incorporates activities and case studies to help participants think through complex questions regarding allowability of costs on federal awards and how non-compliance with cost principles can lead to audit findings. We will also consider how internal controls plays a role in ensuring cost principles are applied when charging federal awards. Activities include budget analysis, allowability Q&A, and an audit case study.Learning Objectives:
- Apply cost principles to ensure responsible spending
- Identify and interpret appropriate policies and guidelines to ensure expenditure compliance
- Anticipate problematic costs to prevent audit findings
Audience: Research Administrators
Pre-Requisites: We strongly recommend Cost Principles and Direct Costs on Sponsored Awards (University-wide) for participants. Please note, this course is not foundational and achieving objectives is based on participation.
Registration: Please register for Financial Award Management II through the Harvard Training Portal
NCURA Live Webinar - Agency Day - NIH Update
Date/Time/Format: March 7th, 2023 / 11:15am-12:45pm / Live Virtual Webinar
Description: Do not miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Upon completion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about new and existing policies and procedures. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more!
Audience: Research Administrators
Registration: Please register for the NCURA Live Webinar through the Harvard Training Portal.
NCURA Live Webinar - Agency Day - NSF Update
Date/Time/Format: March 7th, 2023 / 1:15pm-2:30pm / Live Virtual Webinar
Description: This session will cover updates to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) including revisions to the biographical sketch and current and pending support, and the transition to Research.gov for proposal preparation and submission. Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.
Audience: Research Administrators
Registration: Please register for the NCURA Live Webinar through the Harvard Training Portal.