Webinars

National Council of University Administrators (NCURA)

Upcoming Development Opportunity!

The Research Administrator's Role in Project Management & Reporting

January 8, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm MST (Tucson)

In this webinar, we'll explore the critical role that departmental research administrators play in the management and reporting of sponsored projects. Attendees will gain insight into how they can best support the lifecycle of research grants and contracts, including overall project management, timeline tracking, and compliance with reporting and terms. We will discuss tools and strategies that research administrators can use to support Principal Investigators (PIs) in understanding award obligations and ensuring successful project execution. Key topics will include navigating award terms and reporting requirements, managing deadlines, and working with central offices, funding agencies, and other key internal stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

Participants will understand the research administrator’s role in managing award terms and deliverables.
Participants will learn how to navigate key reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.
Participants will discuss tools and strategies for monitoring progress, managing deliverables, and troubleshooting common challenges in research project management.

Format of webinar: 90-minute presentation, followed by 55 minutes of discussion.

Prerequisites

None.

Registration Instructions

Register for your *free* extra login(s) using this link: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/250108PMandReportingXL

When you register, you will receive a confirmation email and should log in with your own NCURA username and password for the live webinar to receive your CEU credits.

If you do not already have an NCURA Profile, please go here first to create a profile. You can then log in using the extra login link above to register for the extra site.

Please note that this link is only for individuals at the University of Arizona. External/non-University of Arizona registrants will be removed.

When you register yourself, you will receive a confirmation email and should log in with your own NCURA username and password for the live webinar to receive your CEU credits.

For technical assistance, email ncura@commpartners.com.