NURAMP Workshop Series, Spring 2012
NURAMP Workshop Series, Spring 2012
The spring NURAMP workshops series begins March 22 and runs through May 8. All sessions take place in room 201in the Alexander West Building at 14th & Q. Registrants will be notified if session locations change. Workshops are described below. To register, click here.
Basic Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Research Resources at UNL
Thurs., March 22
1-2 p.m.
Introduction to the NURAMP learning series and UNL's research administration infrastructure; description of the units within the Office of Research and Economic Development and the services they provide; regulations governing management and administration of sponsored research; and principles and policies guiding research and creative activities at UNL. Also included is an overview of NUgrant, UNL’s secure electronic research administration system.
Module 2: Preparing and Submitting Proposals
Tues., April 3
9-10:30 a.m.
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.
Module 3: Budget Preparation and Development
Wed. April 11
1-4 p.m.
Creating effective proposal budgets and budget justifications; understanding specific budget categories and allowability of costs; review of principles of cost sharing and subcontracting.
Module 4: Research Responsibility
Tues., April 24
9-11 a.m.
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. Includes information on programs and policies to protect human subjects and animal subjects.
Module 5: Administering the Award
Thurs., April 26
9-11:30 a.m.
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.
Electives
PARs and Effort Reporting
Tues., March 27
1-2:30 p.m.
An explanation of UNL effort reporting as required by OMB Circular A-21; relationship between percent effort and person months; the PAR form; reporting faculty effort and handling changes in effort; proper ways of dealing with summer salary.
Export Control
Thurs., April 19
10-11 a.m.
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.
Managing Contracts
Wed., May 2
1-2 p.m.
Special considerations in applying for and managing contracts.
Electronic Submission Systems
Tues., May 8
1-4 p.m.
Learn how to use a variety of electronic submission systems, such as Grants.gov, FastLane, or Commons to find, prepare and submit an electronic grant application.
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