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NURAMP Workshop Series, Fall 2009

The fall NURAMP workshop series runs for seven weeks in September and October. Primary session locations are the City Campus Union and room 201 in the Alexander West Building at 14th & Q; one session is schedule at the Nebraska East Union. Registrants will be notified if session locations change. Presenters are experts from various units in the Office of Research – Sponsored Programs, Proposal Development, Research Responsibility, Technology Development and the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

To register, mark all session(s) of your choice, then click NEXT at the end of the list to go to the registration page. You may register for any session up to two days before the presentation date. If you need to cancel your registration for any session, please send e-mail to Liz Banset, ebanset1@unl.edu.



Module 1: Overview and Principles of Research Administration at UNL

Wed., Sept. 9
9-10:30 a.m.
City Campus Union

Introduction to the nuramp learning series: UNL's research administration infrastructure; regulations governing management and administration of sponsored research; and principles and policies guiding research and creative activities at UNL. Overview of basic issues addressed in the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) circulars A-21, A-110, A-133 and the Federal Acquisitions and Regulations Standards (FARS); NUgrant, UNL’s secure electronic research administration system; preparing proposals; grant and contract reporting; accounts management.

Elective 1: NUgrant Reports

Mon., Sept. 14
1-2:30 p.m.
201 Alexander West

Overview of the variety of reporting options NUgrant offers and how to use this feature to meet your specific needs.

Module 2/3: Proposal Preparation, Submission and Processing

Thurs., Sept. 17
9 a.m.-noon p.m.
201 Alexander West

Tips for finding relevant funding opportunities; proposal writing advice and typical proposal components; UNL proposal development services and resources; types of proposals and specific university procedures to consider when preparing a proposal; how to route a proposal through NUgrant and what to expect during the OSP review process; an overview of other electronic proposal preparation and submission systems, including Grants.gov.

Elective 2: PARs and Effort Reporting

Tues., Sept. 22
1-2:30 p.m.
201 Alex West

An explanation of UNL effort reporting as required by OMB Circular A-21; relationship between percent effort and person months; salary certification vs. cost share; correctly certifying the PAR form; reporting faculty effort and handling changes in effort; proper ways of dealing with summer salary. [Optional follow-up work session in 201 Alex West, Tues Oct 13, 2-4 p.m.]

Module 4: Budget Preparation and Development

Thurs., Sept. 24
1-4 p.m.
City Campus Union

Creating effective proposal budgets and budget justifications; understanding specific budget categories and allowability of costs; review of principles of cost sharing and subcontracting.

Module 5: Taming the Perilous Skies of Intellectual Property

Thurs., Oct. 1
1-4 p.m.
East Campus Union

An interactive series of case studies in successfully navigating the process intricacies and pitfalls of intellectual property, licensing, royalty distributions and faculty-based startup creation; time allocated for discussion topics of particular interest to workshop attendees, as well as an open forum Q&A session. Come early at 12:30 and join us for a pizza lunch!

Elective 3: Export Control

Tues, Oct 6
1-2:30 p.m.
City Union

An introduction to UNL’s export control policy; an explanation of how export controls may apply to your research; procedures for creating a technology control plan, if needed.

Elective 4: Grants.gov

Thurs., Oct. 8
9-noon
City Campus Union

Learn how to use Grants.gov to find, prepare and submit an electronic grant application. Includes a review of the Adobe Forms package and requirements. Anyone who expects to prepare applications for Grants.gov submission is encouraged to attend.

Module 6: Responsibilities of Conducting Research

Thurs., Oct. 15
9-11:30 a.m.
201 Alex West

Overview of the responsibilities that accompany the conduct of research, including UNL processes and procedures that enhance research quality and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university rules, regulations and policies; the roles and operation of research review committees (IACUC, IRB, Biosafety, Radiation Safety, COIR); related forms and NUgrant procedures; oversight authority and the federal regulatory environment; recommendations regarding how to mitigate risk and foster responsibility in the conduct of research.

Module 7: When the Award Arrives

Tues., Oct. 27
10:30 a.m. - noon
201 Alex West

Learn about UNL's award receipt process and requirements. Grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and the major differences among them will be discussed, along with a highlight of agreement terms and negotiation issues.

Module 8: Administering the Award

Thurs., Oct.29
1-4 p.m.
201 Alex West

Procedures for setting up accounts; the financial responsibilities of the PI and the Office of Sponsored Programs; roles and responsibilities of prime recipients and sub-awardees, as well as university policies and federal regulations involved in the management of subcontracts; documenting allowable costs; making post-award changes; closing an award; and participating in an audit.