Introduction to Research Administration and Management Certificate

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Introduction to Research Administration and Management (IRAM)

Ideal for someone new to the profession or as a refresher for a more seasoned research administrator, The Introduction to Research Administration and Management (IRAM) certificate explores the broad scope of the multi-faceted profession of research administration.

The comprehensive curriculum - developed by some of the "best of the best" instructors in the field - provides an overview and introduction to the broad field of research administration and management. Elements of the curriculum include understanding the environment and context within which research administration is conducted as it relates to such diverse areas as:
  • Research law
  • Research ethics
  • Fiscal management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sponsored program administration
  • Pre- and Post-award management

Certificate Course Requirements

IRAM is comprised of one full-day workshop, four required sessions and three elective sessions. The required courses are listed below; the electives may vary from meeting-to-meeting.

Required Workshops

WS2: Fundamentals of Research Administration & Management
Sunday, June 11 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This is a full-day workshop intended for new research administrators. The workshop provides a broad overview of research administration. Topics include the language of research administration, pre-award administration including regulations, funding opportunities, proposal preparation, compliance, budgeting, proposal submission, sponsor actions; including the review process, site visits and pre-award negotiations; post-award administration including post-award review, project monitoring and close-out and compliance.


Content Level: Basic
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify pre- and post-award activities for sponsored research activity.

2. Understand the components and preparation of a proposal and manage the post-award process.

Speaker(s):
M. Fran Stephens, CRA, MSgt (USAF, Ret.), Director, Pre-Award Services, The University of Oklahoma
Office of Research Services

Required Sessions

Required Session: IRAM-R
Must Take One (1) Session from Each Category

I. Fundamentals of Sponsored Research Projects (IRAM- I)

M404: Aligning Organizational Policies with new Requirements 
Monday, June 12 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM

 

II. Legal Issues in Research Administration (IRAM - II)

M204: 2023 Legal Update: Key Research Grant Developments from the Last Six Months 
Monday, June 12 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

III. Regulatory Compliance (IRAM-III) 

T104: What’s New in Other Support and Foreign Influence 
Tuesday, June 13 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM

IV. Financial Management and Compliance (IRAM- IV)

  • T202: Subrecipient Monitoring-The Basics
    Tuesday, June 13 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • M304: Developing a Proposal Budget
    Monday, June 12 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
  • M305: Time and Effort: Disputes and Enforcement
    Monday, June 12 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
  • T302: Basics of F&A - A University Perspective
    Tuesday, June 13 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
  • W202: Post-Award Closeout: Tools, Tips and Tricks to Ensure Compliance
    Wednesday, June 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Elective Sessions

Elective Sessions: IRAM-E
Must Take Three (3)

  • M103: "I'm Pre-Award": But is it Really Just Pre-Award?"
    Monday, June 12 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
  • M105: More Than Just Passing the Baton: Why Knowledge Transfer is Key
    Monday, June 12 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
  • M301: Group Therapy for Research Administrators 
    Monday, June 12 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
  • M306: NSF Update
    Monday, June 12 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
  • M104: Same Goal, Different Paths: NIH and a Recipient Organization Talk about Grants 
    Monday, June 12 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
  • T404: NIH Update
    Tuesday, June 13 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • W101: Let's Make a Fruit Salad:  Celebrating Differences in the Workplace
    Wednesday, June 14 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
  • W105: What is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? 
    Wednesday, June 14 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM