Upcoming Trainings and Events

The Research Administration Educational Offerings are open to all in the MIT research administration community and those exploring a career in research administration. You can learn at your own pace with self-study webinars. MIT authentication is required to register for and join online trainings.

MIT Atlas Learning Center closes registration two days before the course is scheduled to be held. Atlas email course reminders will include Zoom links for virtual sessions. Register early, and contact training@mit.edu if a course you are interested in is closed or if you have any registration difficulties.

Ongoing

  • RA Support team members will highlight topics drawn from current trends in questions received through ra-help@mit.edu. We invite you to bring questions and/or current proposals that you are working on. Join on Zoom (no registration required)

November 2024

  • We welcome all research administrators to join us to discuss recent updates regarding MIT issuing subaward agreements to outside entities. The Research Subaward Team will discuss changes to Uniform Guidance, recent trends in Federal solicitations, available resources and red flags for Administrators that present challenges and difficulties in project implementation with recent examples.

    Register for this Event

  • Have you ever wondered what export control is? Have you seen a grant or contract term referencing EAR, ITAR or OFAC and didn’t know what that meant? We, two export control professionals, will give you the fundamentals and the tools to recognize export control concerns in the grants life cycle. We’ll explain the basics behind the regulations and walk through red flags that further analysis by a knowledgeable export control resource is likely warranted. Lastly, the webinar will describe a few hypothetical case studies that we’ll break down.

    Registration is not required.

    Please join us November 19, 2024 via Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93741441555

December 2024

  • From idea to reality: The bridge from proposal submission to project management is an important transition. This session delves into the best practices necessary to set awards on a path to post-award success. While the excitement of winning can feel rewarding, it signals the kickoff of long-haul award management. Diligent attention, management, and communication can ensure the project adheres to sponsor and institutional guidelines. This session promises to be an invaluable resource for research administrators, project managers, and researchers, providing attendees with the real-world tools and knowledge necessary to transition their projects from proposal to post-award.

    Learning Objectives

    • At the end of this session participants will be able to understand of how to identify potential pitfalls and address them proactively:
    • Preparation: Describe the steps needed at proposal to support the award
    • Compliance: Understand how to manage compliance to ensure institutional alignment
    • Transition: Develop an understanding of key steps to successfully navigate the transition
    • Communication: Discover strategies for maintaining open lines of communication internally and with sponsors

    Registration is not required. Please join us on December 5, 2024.

    The link is https://mit.zoom.us/j/98462451490

  • Modular budget format is used for NIH applications such as R01, that limit requests to $250,000 in direct costs per period (in modules of $25,000, less consortium F&A). Create a Detailed Budget with a Subaward and use KC to calculate the number of modules. This hands-on class will build upon knowledge and skills practiced in the pre-requisite web courses.

    Please complete pre-requisite courses in this order prior to registration: 

    1. Kuali Coeus: Introduction
    2. Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements
    3. Kuali Coeus: Budget. 

    This hands-on class is offered in three versions with exercises and discussion focused on more complex proposal scenarios. 

    Register for a KC Budget: Modular with Subawards session 

January 2025

February 2025

  • Create a Detailed Budget for a Non-Profit sponsor with a difference between MIT’s federally negotiated rate and the F&A rate allowed by the sponsor resulting in Underrecovery. This hands-on class will build upon knowledge and skills practiced in the pre-requisite web courses.

    Please complete pre-requisite courses in this order prior to registration: 

    1. Kuali Coeus: Introduction
    2. Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements 
    3. Kuali Coeus: Budget

    This hands-on class is offered in three versions with exercises and discussion focused on more complex proposal scenarios. 

    Register for a KC Budget: Underrecovery session 

March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

  • Fellowship Activity Type is used for Pre and Post Doctoral fellowships which support independent research for purposes of enhancing the training experience of an individual. The example for the class exercise will be an NIH Post-Doctoral Fellowship.  This class will build upon knowledge and skills practiced in the pre-requisite web courses.

    Please complete pre-requisite courses in this order prior to registration:

    1. Kuali Coeus: Introduction
    2. Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements 

    Register for KC Basics: Fellowship Activity Type 

June 2025

Share your topic suggestions at ra-help@mit.edu.