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IRB Training

IRB Training Certification – The CITI Program

Access link available at rsp.uni.edu/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

Are you ready to prepare an IRB application, but you just aren't sure where to begin? Join IRB Administrator Brian Warby for a basic "How-To" 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.) 

Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session
Wed, Feb. 11, 2026, 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session
Wed, Mar. 11, 2026, 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session
Wed, Apr. 8, 2026, 10-11 am | Zoom Virtual Session

 

Responsible Conduct of Research Training - The CITI Program

Access Link Available at rsp.uni.edu/responsible-conduct-research

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.  

Spring 2026 Research & Ethics Events

Intro to Grant Seeking 

Thursday, February 12, 2-3 PM  |  Zoom virtual session

Presented by Preaward Specialist Sean Parrish, 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.

Grants & Contracts Training

Grants & Contracts Training and Workshops 

Zoom Virtual Sessions (Flyer PDF)

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.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Cost Share Reporting – Learn how to report cost-share at UNI, complete the cost-share certification worksheet, and determine the cost-share effort percentage. This session will demonstrate how to complete all the necessary forms to report cost-sharing for your sponsored projects.

 

 

 

  • Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts – 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.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Summer Salary Calculation – This in-depth training session will walk participants through the process of calculating summer pay and forms, specifically timed for the upcoming Summer 2026 term.

 

  • UNI Works for Grant Principal Investigators – Learn to navigate and manages UNI Works for grants. 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.
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