Core 1 - Orientation and Fundamentals of Research Administration

Register Through Workplace Learning & Development

This orientation is meant to introduce new staff and faculty to key concepts essential to research administration. Participants will receive an introduction to the various offices that support the research mission at UMass. This orientation will also review the Federal guiding principles in research administration including an analysis of the Uniform Guidance and cost principles.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of offices and functions
• OMB Uniform Guidance
• Cost Principles
• Understanding F&A and MTDC
• Overview of Research Compliance