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. Workshop attendance is limited to 40.
Intended audience:
Staff members with less than one year of experience in research administration at...
The False Claims Act (FCA) provides for treble damages plus penalties and is the principal enforcement mechanism used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue civil fraud perpetrated against the government. This webinar provides an overview and introduction to the FCA, as well as information that will help individuals, universities, companies and organizations understand and mitigate their risk under the FCA. It will also discuss protections and rights afforded to whistleblowers that all institutions should be aware of. Finally, it will take a deeper look into some of the...
Longwood Medical Area, Tosteson Medical Education Center (TMEC) Building, 1st Floor, Room 128
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.
Cambridge, Jefferson Laboratory (17 Oxford Street), Room 356
Congress, the administration, and security and research funding agencies have expressed serious concerns about the increase in foreign state sponsored efforts to inappropriately access or replicate U.S. federally funded research data and information. This includes proposed research, as a means to gain competitive advantage. The webinar will address concerns raised and actions taken to date by federal intelligence and research funding agencies. It will also touch on current and pending legislation, pending inquiries and actions, and existing and emerging efforts...
Learn about common types of organizational conflicts that arise in academic research settings. Topics include regulatory framework, federal acquisition regulations, Uniform Guidance, and considerations for reviewing conflict at Preproposal/Proposal/Just-In-Time Award Stages.
Registration
Please register for this session using the sign-up feature below. Please note, space is limited, early registration is encouraged.
Webinar presenters
Mary R. Lee, Director, University Conflicts of Interest...
Cambridge, 8 Story Street, Room B50 (Basement Computer Lab)
Brought to you by the University Research Administration Training Team, “GMAS Basics & Requests” will provide attendees with an introduction to Harvard’s Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS) and how it is used to manage sponsored projects.
The following topics will be covered during this session:
Project creation using the request guided steps
How to route proposals for review and sign off
Review of all the request types available and guidance on when they should be used
Cambridge, 8 Story Street, Room B50 (Basement Computer Lab)
Brought to you by the University Research Administration Training Team, “GMAS Basics & Requests” will provide attendees with an introduction to Harvard’s Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS) and how it is used to manage sponsored projects.
The following topics will be covered during this session: • Basic system navigation • Overview of the content housed within the system • How to access different project data elements • Portfolio management tools
Intended audience
GMAS Basics & Requests training is intended for individuals in...
Longwood Medical Area, Countway Library, Room L-025 (Basement Computer Lab)
This course will introduce department administrators to effort reporting and the electronic effort reporting and certification system (ecrt), which allows Principal Investigators and Faculty to certify their effort on federally-sponsored projects. This course will cover the following:
Introduction to effort and effort reporting
ecrt roles and responsibilities
Workflow for certification by Principal Investigators and/or Faculty
Cambridge, 8 Story Street, Room B50 (Basement Computer Lab)
This course will introduce department administrators to effort reporting and the electronic effort reporting and certification system (ecrt), which allows Principal Investigators and Faculty to certify their effort on federally-sponsored projects. This course will cover the following:
Introduction to effort and effort reporting
ecrt roles and responsibilities
Workflow for certification by Principal Investigators and/or Faculty
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...
