There is little doubt that the world of research administration is an environment in a constant state of flux. Whether it is changing regulations from federal sources, internal transitions in staffing, changes to policy and procedure, or just the constant flow of deadlines and responsibilities, there is always something happening. Individuals Read More
Archives for August 2016
IT Works at the National Council of University Research Administrators Annual Meeting
In early August the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) held their 58th Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Three of our team members, Audrey Wrenn, Andrea Comley and Remy Brown, were able to attend as both exhibitors and session members. The conference provided a variety of opportunities for research administrators and Read More
Managing a Grant Funding Pipeline: Principal Investigator and Department
In a previous blog we explored the roles and responsibilities the Institution and Office of Sponsored Programs hold in managing the grant funding pipeline. This installment considers the requirements of the PI and Department. These duties range from overseeing personnel details, to closeouts. Implementing a process for monitoring closing dates Read More
Managing a Grant Funding Pipeline: Office of Sponsored Programs and the Institution
The lifecycle of a grant can pose challenges to the Office of Sponsored Programs, as well as the institution as a whole. When proposals are submitted the natural hope is they will be funded and the research can begin. Large projects can be complex to manage, especially if they involve subrecipient partners, additional staff, and monitoring Read More
Managing Your Sponsored Award Milestones
When an award is made with terms and conditions outlining sponsored award milestones, the award can often be categorized as a contract rather than a grant. These milestones need to be monitored over the duration of the whole award. Most of us are accustomed to assisting our faculty submit quarterly or annual progress reports and billing/drawing Read More