Research Administration CORE Curriculum Training Program

CORE Curriculum trainings and descriptions are provided below. Participants will be given a certificate of completion if they participate in all six trainings. These trainings are meant to be taken in order and are offered once a semester. Registration is done through Workplace Learning and Development (WLD). Register here.

View the spring 2024 Core program training PowerPoints & video recordings (must log in with NetID & password)

Kuali Research Training

Participants will receive a Kuali Training Certificate of Completion if they complete all three proposal development trainings. The trainings are progressive in content and offered once a semester. It is strongly encouraged that users take them sequentially. Kuali Research Support Documentation can be found here. Registration is done through Workplace Learning and Development (WLD). Register here.

View the spring 2024 Kuali training PowerPoints & video recordings (must log in with NetID & password)

Research Administration PRO Series Training Program

PRO Series trainings are offered once a semester. Registration is done through Workplace Learning and Development (WLD). Register here. Past topics include:

  • Preparing and Submitting a Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) - see PowerPoint & video recordings from March 2024 (must log in with NetID & password)
  • Cost Transfers
  • Cost Sharing
  • Research.Gov (FastLane replacement)

Research Administration Open Forums

These open forums are a great way for research staff around campus to share experiences and best practices, connect with Research & Engagement staff, and build a common understanding around research administration here at UMass. Most forums are held on Zoom with one in-person networking event per year in April.

Register below ONLY ONCE to receive Zoom calendar invites and future communications.

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • February 4, 2025 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • April 2025 (In-person, date TBD)

Sample Agenda:

  • Presentations, announcements, and updates related to policies, procedures, and new sponsor guidance.
  • Community requested topics - please submit requests for topics you would like discussed to @email at least 5 days prior to the forum.
  • Open discussions and case studies.