Basics of Research Administration - Program

Basics of Research Administration Intensive

Summer Session Fall Session Winter Session
Coming June 2025

Coming September 2025

January 15 - February 19, 2025

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET

The Basics of Research Administration Intensive Training is hosted three times per year, starting in January, June, and September.

Unlock the knowledge that leads to proficiency in research administration with our comprehensive training intensive, "Basics of Research Administration." Designed for newcomers to the field with less than two years of experience, this training equips participants with foundational knowledge essential for navigating the intricate landscape of research administration. Participants will delve into self-paced learning with five of SRAI's LevelUP modules, then participate in six dynamic 1.5 hour cohort sessions conducted online where participants can ask speakers and their cohort questions in real time.

Throughout the program, participants will develop a multifaceted understanding of the field, ranging from the differentiation of roles and responsibilities within research administration to a comprehensive understanding of the research administration process from start to finish. Participants will acquire essential skills and knowledge, including aiding investigators in procuring funding, discerning between allowable and unallowable costs, and more. 

Learning Objectives

After completing Basics of Research Administration, participants will be able to:  
  • Describe the differences among various positions and their responsibilities in research administration
  • Understand the research administration process from beginning to end
  • Know how to assist an investigator in finding funding sources
  • Distinguish between allowable and unallowable costs
  • Distinguish between direct and F&A (indirect) costs
  • Describe the various components of a proposal budget 
  • Describe the difference type of award instruments Identify and learn the purpose of the governing federal regulations Identify the major compliance issues
  • Understand procurement, financial, records and property management
  • Describe the closeout process

Intended Audience

This program is intended primarily for the research administrators with less than 2 years experience who are involved in any area of research administration. The conference is targeted specifically to new personnel in positions such as pre-award coordinators, departmental administrators, post-award coordinators, compliance coordinators, grant accountants, and others with newly-acquired responsibilities who need to understand the broad spectrum of research administration. 

LevelUP Modules

Course Details

  • Online Classroom:
    • Intensive sessions will be held via Zoom.
    • You will receive login details and instructions on accessing the online classroom environment upon enrollment.
    Connect Pages:
    • Access to Connect Pages will be provided upon enrollment in the course.
    • Connect Pages serve as the central hub for meeting recordings and communication.
    CEU Credits:
    • This course is eligible for 12 Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
    • Participants who successfully complete the course and meet the evaluation criteria will receive a certificate of completion along with documentation of the earned CEU credits.