Principles in Pre-Award in Canadian Research Administration

This course provides a focused overview of the pre-award phase in the sponsored project lifecycle, equipping research administrators and proposal teams with the tools to develop and submit competitive, compliant funding applications. Participants will learn how to navigate institutional and sponsor requirements, manage competing deadlines, and support principal investigators throughout the proposal process. Through practical insights and guidance, the course prepares learners to confidently fulfill their roles and responsibilities in securing research funding.

Key areas covered in this module include:

• Explain the pre-award phase within the sponsored project lifecycle.
• Interpret institutional and sponsor requirements for funding applications.
• Assist principal investigators in preparing compliant, competitive proposals.
• Manage competing deadlines and coordinate proposal submission workflows.
• Apply best practices to ensure successful proposal development and submission.

CEU: 4.0 hours