Office of Faculty Development to Host Faculty Research Administration Workshop Series in March

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) will host a spring workshop series focused on research administration at UMass Amherst. This workshop series is an approachable crash course for faculty interested in demystifying research administration at UMass. The goal is to help faculty navigate the complexities of campus policies, procedures and where to get help. This series is part of the programs and resources offered by OFD to support faculty in their research.

The workshops will take place on two consecutive Wednesdays (March 2 and March 9) and are hosted by the Office of Faculty Development in collaboration with the Office of Research and Engagement. Ian Raphael, director of research administration, will facilitate both sessions.

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Part 1:

Faculty Research Administration Workshop - The Basics

Wednesday, March 2, Noon-1:30 p.m. - Zoom

“The Basics” will cover everything faculty need to know to get up to speed on the research landscape here at UMass. Topics include: overview of central offices – who does what and why; overview of federal regulations that govern pre and post award administration – why we do what we do; overview of research compliance; best practices and tips from the experts; and a walkthrough of the Office of Research and Engagement website. The session will be followed by a Q&A.

Facilitator: Ian Raphael, director, research administration

Part 2:

Faculty Research Administration Workshop - Proposal Development and Budgeting

Tuesday, March 9, Noon-1:30 p.m. - Zoom

Get help navigating the complexities of proposal development and budgeting for research administration. Topics covered include: proposal development submission policies and procedures; overview of Office of Pre-Award Services proposal review criteria - the 4 C’s; budgeting concepts; budgeting methods and what goes into a justification; people – effort, grad students and post docs; subcontracts, collaborators, contractors and consultants; cost sharing; proposal submission best practices; proposal project management -timeline and order of operation; and engaging resources and where to get help. The session will be followed by a Q&A.

Facilitator: Ian Raphael, director, research administration