2024 - Events

Past Events from 2024

Spring 2024 Research & Sponsored Programs Training

Grants & Contracts Training and Workshops

Provided by the Research & Sponsored Programs office, these trainings provide an open forum for investigators and administrative staff with experience in award management. All trainings will be available as Zoom virtual sessions with recordings also available on the RSP website. Registration is required for all sessions. To register and obtain meeting information, please click on the individual session to load the Zoom registration page. For questions or other issues, please contact rsp@uni.edu.

Budgeting – An accurate budget is critical to obtaining and successfully managing external funding. This session will provide an overview of the conceptual and technical components of good budgets.
- Wednesday, February 14 – 1-2 pm | Zoom Virtual Session

Cost Share – Cost-share, match, in-kind dollars, leveraged funds...what is it really, how should it be handled in a proposal, and how do I report it at UNI? This session will provide a detailed look at cost share and reporting cost share at UNI.
- Wednesday, February 7 – 1-2 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Tuesday, March 5 – 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session
- Monday, April 8 – 1-2 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Wednesday, May 1 – 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session

Cost Transfers – What are they, and what’s the big deal? This training forum will provide a detailed look at cost transfers including journal entries, labor distribution adjustments, and other issues.
- Wednesday, April 17 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session

Faculty Summer PAFs for Grants – This in-depth training session will walk participants through the process of creating Faculty Summer PAFs for grants, specifically timed for the upcoming Summer 2023 term.
- Wednesday, April 10 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session

Final Accounting – Final accounting is the financial reconciliation of your sponsored project, which helps you take a "final look" at your project and all the expenses related to your project.
- Monday, January 3 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Tuesday, February 6 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Wednesday, March 6 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Friday, April 5 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Thursday, May 2 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Monday, July 8 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session
- Wednesday, August 7 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session

Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts – What’s the difference between the two? This session focuses on an overview of subawards and subcontracts – their elements and when to utilize a subaward versus a subcontract (pre-award) and once you’ve received the prime award (post-award) – roles & responsibilities, subaward invoice approval, subrecipient monitoring, and subaward amendments. The subject matter is geared towards researchers, project directors, and those newer to subawards; however, all are welcome.
- Thursday, March 21 – 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session

Postaward Project Management – You’ve been funded – now what? This session will cover all aspects of postaward project management, and the paperwork needed, from project start until project end.
- Thursday, March 14 – 2-3 pm | Zoom Virtual Session

Spring 2024 IRB Training & Events

IRB Training Certification – The CITI Program

Access link available at IRB Training

RSP offers certification for IRB training through an online course in Human Subjects Protections hosted by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), based at the University of Miami. This program offers online courses that can be accessed by anyone affiliated with UNI. The tutorial takes an average of 2-3 hours and fulfills the UNI IRB training requirement to participate in human subjects research. Please visit rsp.uni.edu/IRB-training for more information.

IRB Basics - Preparing Your IRB Application

Tuesday, January 16, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, February 7, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session
Tuesday, February 27, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, March 6, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session
Tuesday, March 26, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, April 17, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session

Are you ready to prepare an IRB application, but you just aren't sure where to begin? Join IRB Administrator Lisa Ahern for a basic "How-To" Zoom session on using Cayuse Human Subjects, the IRB application system. Learn where you can find resources to build supporting documents for your application and common mistakes to avoid. (Alternate times may be arranged, by appointment.)

Spring 2024 IRB Training & Events

IRB Training Certification – The CITI Program

Access link available at IRB Training

IRB Basics - Preparing Your IRB Application

Tuesday, January 16, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, February 7, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session
Tuesday, February 27, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, March 6, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session
Tuesday, March 26, 1-2 pm | Zoom virtual session
Wednesday, April 17, 10-11 am | Zoom virtual session

Spring 2024 Research & Ethics Events

Intro to Grant Seeking

Thursday, February 15, 3 – 4 pm | Zoom virtual session

Presented by Preaward Specialist Maggie Heretakis, this is an introduction to external funding opportunities from foundations and government agencies. The basics of crafting a strong proposal and support available at UNI will be covered.

Summer 2024 Signature Event

2024 Summer Grant Writing Workshop

May 15-24, 2024 | LIB 301 (ScholarSpace), Rod Library

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by guest speaker Provost Jose Herrera. Please see the schedule below for details and registration links. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rinehart at rebecca.rinehart@uni.edu.

Session 1: Planning for Success Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:30 – 3 pm - LIB 301 (ScholarSpace) - Rod Library (click to register)

Learn about the services of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the UNI Foundation, and how to: find funding opportunities, understand Requests for Proposals and sponsor priorities, write a concept paper, and communicate with program officers.

Session 2: Writing to Persuade Friday, May 17, 2024, 1:30 – 3 pm - LIB 301 (ScholarSpace) - Rod Library (click to register)

What are the commonalities of successful grant proposals? What are typical mistakes to avoid? This session will explore the differences between proposal writing and academic writing, offer style and organization techniques, and share examples.

Session 3: Building a Budget Monday, May 20, 2024, 1:30 – 3 pm - LIB 301 (ScholarSpace) - Rod Library (click to register)

Project planning and budgeting should proceed hand-in-hand. A good budget increases your chances of obtaining funding and facilitates the implementation of your project. This session will present the conceptual basis and technical tips for creating a strong budget.

Session 4: Growing the Skills Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:30 – 3 pm - LIB 301 (ScholarSpace) - Rod Library (click to register)

In this hands-on session, participants will apply the concepts and practice the skills they have learned by working with sample budgets and proposal excerpts.

Session 5: Guest Speaker: Provost Jose Herrera Friday, May 24, 2024, 1 – 3 pm - LIB 301 (ScholarSpace) - Rod Library (click to register)

Provost Herrera will share his funding agency experience and lead participants through a mock panel review experience.

Fall 2024 Signature Events

Celebration of Research & Scholarship

Thurs, Sept. 26, 2024, 3-4:30 pm | Maucker Union Ballroom A

This annual reception recognizes all of the faculty, staff, administrators, and support staff who contributed to seeking and receiving external funding from FY 2023-2024. Associate VP for Strategic Initiatives & Dean of GROE Stephanie Huffman and others will provide remarks. Refreshments are served. No registration necessary - all are welcome.

Fall 2024 Research & Sponsored Programs Training

Grants & Contracts Training and Workshops

Budgeting – An accurate budget is critical to obtaining and successfully managing external funding. This session will provide an overview of the conceptual and technical components of good budgets.
- Thurs, Sept. 5 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here

Cayuse Sponsored Projects – Learn how to route grant and contract proposals for approval in Cayuse Sponsored Projects (the replacement for the PRAF). This training will also demonstrate the approval process and the ability to view all your proposals and awards in Cayuse. Relevant for Principal Investigators / Project Directors, department heads and other administrators, and support staff who work with external funding.
- Thurs, Sept. 12 - 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
- Wed, Nov. 13 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here

Cost Share – Cost-share, match, in-kind dollars, leveraged funds...what is it really, how should it be handled in a proposal, and how do I report it at UNI? This session will provide a detailed look at cost share and reporting cost share at UNI.
- Wed, Sept. 4 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here
- Tues, Oct. 8 - 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
- Wed, Nov. 6 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here
- Tues, Dec. 10 - 10-11 am | Zoom - register here

Cost Transfers – What are they, and what’s the big deal? This training forum will provide a detailed look at cost transfers including journal entries, labor distribution adjustments, and other issues.
- Wed, Sept. 18 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Tues, Oct. 15 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Thurs, Nov. 14 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here

Final Accounting – Final accounting is the financial reconciliation of your sponsored project, which helps you take a "final look" at your project and all the expenses related to your project.
- Wed, Aug. 7 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Tues, Sept. 3 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Thurs, Oct. 3 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Tues, Nov. 5 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Wed, Dec. 4 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here
- Mon, Jan. 6 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here

Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts – What’s the difference between the two? This session focuses on an overview of subawards and subcontracts – their elements and when to utilize a subaward versus a subcontract (pre-award) and once you’ve received the prime award (post-award) – roles & responsibilities, subaward invoice approval, subrecipient monitoring, and subaward amendments. The subject matter is geared towards researchers, project directors, and those newer to subawards; however, all are welcome.
- Tues, Oct. 15 - 10-11 am | Zoom - register here

Postaward Project Management – You’ve been funded – now what? This session will cover all aspects of postaward project management, and the paperwork needed, from project start until project end.
- Wed, Sept. 11 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here
- Fri, Nov. 8 - 1-2 pm | Zoom - register here

UNI Works Training for Grant Principal Investigators - Learn about what to look for when approving financial and HR transactions when using grant accounts. Attendees will also learn how and when to delegate responsibilities for a grant.
- Tues, Oct. 8 - 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
- Mon, Oct. 14 - 2-3 pm | Zoom - register here

Fall 2024 IRB Training & Events

IRB Training Certification – The CITI Program

Access link available at rsp.uni.edu/IRB-training

Responsible Conduct of Research Training – The CITI Program

Access link available at rsp.uni.edu/requirements-ethics-training-nsf-grants

Securing your Responsible Conduct of Research Training is an important part of building your foundation as a researcher. This course, offered through CITI, will help you understand the basics of RCR while also meeting requirements set forth by certain sponsored programs including the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, or National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Your RCR training is valid for three years.

Preparing Your IRB Application

Wed, Aug. 7, 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
Wed, Sept. 4, 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
Wed, Oct 2, 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
Wed, Nov. 6, 10-11 am | Zoom - register here
Wed, Dec. 4, 10-11 am | Zoom - register here

Are you ready to prepare an IRB application, and you just aren't sure where to begin? Join IRB Administrator Lisa Ahern for a basic "How-To" Zoom session on using Cayuse, the IRB application system. Learn where you can find resources to build supporting documents for your application and common mistakes to avoid.

Fall 2024 Research & Ethics Events

UNI Open Access Day

Tues, October 22, 2024 - 1-5 pm | Rod Library 301 (ScholarSpace) or Zoom

Open Access (OA) advances science and improves society as a whole by having free access to information and unrestricted use of electronic resources for everyone. The Rod Library is hosting an afternoon Lecture Series on Why OA & What is it?, Quality of OA journals, ScholarWorks, and affordable textbooks. The day's theme is "Community over Commercialization". The UNI community is invited to attend the activities! For more information, please visit the UNI ScholarWorks website for more.