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The Financial Management Conference is an online training event that highlights the fiduciary responsibilities, approaches, processes, and strategies for effective financial research administration. The conference is targeted to research administrators who manage research finance, allocate costs to grant awards, or provide general award management support. With program tracks covering critical topics from grant accounting to non-financial post award, there is something for everyone. The Financial Management Certificate will be offered in full, and attendees are eligible to receive the certificate by attending identified required and elective sessions and workshops. All full-meeting registrants will also have access to all of the concurrent session recordings up to 30 days post-event!.

The Financial Management Conference is an outstanding and highly focused post award program designed to give you the capacity to break through and transform your work.

Why Attend

  • Strengthen Your Skills for Immediate Impact
    Acquire practical financial management strategies tailored to research administration. Apply proven approaches to streamline processes and support the success of your institution’s research portfolio.
  • Engage with a Network of Experts
    Connect virtually with peers, mentors, and thought leaders in research finance. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships that last beyond the conference.
  • Stay Ahead with Innovative Approaches
    Explore forward-thinking solutions to common financial and post-award challenges, equipping you to adapt to evolving sponsor expectations and institutional priorities.

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for professionals who manage or support research finance in academic, nonprofit, or government settings. Ideal participants include:

  • Research administrators and financial managers involved in grants, contracts, and sponsored awards.
  • Senior administrators, directors, and executives overseeing research finance or compliance.
  • Professionals responsible for cost allocation, budgeting, and post-award financial reporting.
  • Individuals pursuing or maintaining the Financial Management Certificate.

What to Expect

  • Expert-Led Training
    Learn directly from experienced speakers, panelists, and trainers on topics spanning grant accounting, cost principles, and non-financial post-award management.

  • Certificate Pathway
    Complete the Financial Management Certificate by attending the identified required and elective sessions and workshops during the event.

  • Flexible Access
    Participate in live virtual sessions, ask questions in real time, and revisit content with 30-day access to session recordings after the conference ends.

  • Practical Tools and Resources
    Gain insights, strategies, and case studies you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work.

Questions?

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