Research Training, Education and Communication at Northwestern University

The goal of Northwestern's research training, education and communication program is to partner with the Northwestern research community to provide innovative, research-related education in an effective and comprehensive manner. ORI's primary role in this initiative is coordinating efforts to create a comprehensive catalog for research education and to provide the research community with defined programs that communicate University and sponsor expectations for conducting and administering research.

Working with Northwestern's research community, we will continue delivering new educational programs throughout fiscal year 2008. Information will be available on this web site and The Guide for Research Information.

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Research Administration Training Seminar
This four-session seminar, which will be held on a quarterly basis in 2008, is geared toward research administrators and any staff involved in research administration. 

The next seminar will be held in May on the Chicago campus May 13th through May 22nd!
SORRY - THIS TRAINING SEMINAR IS FILLED!
PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS OF OUR NEXT TRAINING SEMINAR ON THE EVANSTON CAMPUS IN SEPTEMBER 2008!

Where:
* Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center - 303 E. Superior - Searle Seminar Room

Agenda: 

* Tuesday, May 13, 2008: 9-11 a.m.
    - Roles and responsibilities in research administration
    - Policies and procedures
    - Process overview

* Thursday, May 15, 2008: 9-11 a.m.
    - Research Safety
    - OPRS IRB/ACUC process overview
    - OMB Circular A-21/Grants charging overview
    - Cost sharing/F&A
    - Cost transfers
    - Program income
    - Recharge centers

* Tuesday, May 20, 2008: 9-11:30 a.m.
    - Budgeting
    - Proposal submission
    - Effort reporting

* Thursday, May 22, 2008: 9-11 a.m.
    - Released funds
    - Pre-spending
    - Sponsored projects v. gifts
    - Working with industry
    - Export controls
    - Contractors and consultants
    - Travel
    - Equipment inventory
    - Award establishment, award monitoring & award close-out
    - COI/Scientific misconduct
    - Importance of compliance

Reference materials from the most recent seminar in February 2008 can be found on The Guide for Research Information. 

Training Resources
Research Roles & Responsibilities
Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research


Additional comprehensive and detailed research-related training and education information is available through The Guide for Research Information!