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The University of Houston
Research Administration Certification Program
The University of Houston Research Administration Certification Program, sponsored by the Division of Research, is a mandatory training program that consists of a total of eleven courses. Each course will disseminate comprehensive instruction and information pertinent to research administration at the University of Houston. The program is for all staff that currently performs duties related to research administration.
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION, participants must attend eleven (11) courses. These include nine (9) courses listed as required which should be taken in sequential order, and two (2) courses listed as optional, (which includes NCURA Broadcast Workshop). PARTICIPANTS MUST ALSO EARN AN AVERAGE OF 70% OR BETTER OF ALL TESTS ADMINISTERED.
In addition, in order to maintain certification, participants may be required to attend a course designed to provide updated information. To receive credit for a course, attendees must stay through the duration of the course and must not arrive any later than 15 minutes after the course is scheduled to begin.
Members of the faculty and any staff that are not required to obtain certification are welcome to take any offered courses that may have beneficial information pertinent to individual job performance. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit is available for each course.
Fiscal Year 2009 Schedule of Courses
REQUIRED COURSES
1. Overview of Contracts and Grants
This course provides a general understanding of research administration at the University of Houston. An introduction to research administration terminology, research funding mechanisms, and guidelines for proposal submission and post award administration are some of the topics that will be discussed.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters:
2. Introduction to Proposal Submission
This course reviews the various stages of proposal development and submission at the University of Houston. Information on organizing proposals, completing required UH forms and following the Division of Research procedures for proposal submission are key elements in this course. In addition, research funding opportunities and mechanisms will be discussed in detail.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters:
3. Cost Principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
This course covers the primary federal regulations governing what costs may be included in proposal budget and charged to contracts and grants. OMB circulars A-21, A-110, and CAS 501-503 are reviewed in detail.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters:
4. Post Award Administration
This course addresses all aspects of administering an extramural award once the Office of Contracts and Grants has accepted it. Topics covered include approving allowable expenditures, subcontracting, equipment management, reporting requirements, and closeouts.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters:
5. Applications of Pre and Post Award Training
This course covers the components of a proposal budget and includes hands-on budget preparation exercises. It also provides an analysis of terms, budget categories, and cost estimates. Cost-sharing match requirements, F & A cost issues, and multi-year budgets are examined.
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 275 FLAMINGO
Presenters:
6. Negotiation and Acceptance of Awards
This course focuses on the period between the submission of a proposal and the acceptance of an award. It provides an in-depth analysis of the processes of locating, interpreting, and complying with award requirements. Incremental funding and pre-award costs, and emergency release of funds are also part of this session.
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters: Anne Sherman, Tom Gavranovic
7. Financial Management and Audit
This course addresses the financial aspects of administering an extramural award once the Office of Contracts and Grants has accepted it. Financial topics will include time and effort reporting, cost transfers, costing policies, accounting principles, interim funding closeout procedures, and reports. Audit topics include time reporting, subcontract audit requirements, unallowable expenditures, and audit results.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters:
8. Time and Effort Reporting/Research Financial Operations
Most grants and contracts at the University of Houston require invoices and/or financial reports to be submitted to the sponsoring agency. This course will discuss the role of Research Financial Reporting and will provide the background and procedures for research invoicing and financial reporting. Reporting requirements will be included and the essential role of the departments in these processes will be discussed. Tools to help the departmental staff manage the financial aspects of a research cost center will be included.
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters: Rosemary Grimmet, Kal Marchi
9. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
This course focuses on ethical issues and potential conflicts of interest, which are crucial concerns in sponsored research. Scientific misconduct, federal and state conflict of interest regulations, conflict of commitment, and objectivity in research are key points of discussion.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: University of Houston Hilton, Room 247 PLAZA
Presenters: Rosemary Grimmet
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