2017 January
Topic (January 2017 training cancelled)
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
2017 February
Topic Filling out the EPASS: What is it, when is it required and how to complete
Date/Time Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenters Safiah Afify, Tac Phung, Frank Falcon III, Yessenia Sarmiento
Summary This session will address the background and purpose of the EPASS. We will review and discuss each section of the EPASS with specific examples of questions from users. This session is appropriate for anyone with responsibility for completing, reviewing or processing EPASS forms.
2017 March
Topic NIH Assist Basics from the Preparers Perspective
Date/Time Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenter Kathy Kawamura
Summary NIH Assist Basics will provide a preparers perspective on how to utilize NIH's proprietary proposal submission system (ASSIST) for Multi-Project Applications (MPA). It is suggested that attendees acquaint themselves with the SF424 sections 4, 5 & 9 along with the FOA prior to class. This session will address basic functions of the system along with hints and tips for the department preparers and PIs to employ, ensuring an on-time compliant (error-free) application.
2017 April
Topic OCGA Outgoing Subaward Basics
Date/Time Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenters Sharon Lam, Mary Haskins
Summary This session will discuss OCGA's process of Outgoing Subawards. Will address definitions, including distinguishing between a subrecipient and a contractor. Included will be a review of the updated outgoing subaward forms. This session is appropriate for anyone with responsibility for issuing outgoing subawards.
2017 May
Topic S2S Grants Basics
Date/Time Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenter Cindy Gilbert
Summary This session will provide information to get new users started with the S2S Grants (Cayuse) system for preparation and submission of proposals. Topics include: how to get access to the system, best practices, user resources, and hints and tips.
2017 June
Topic Budgets 101
Date/Time Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenter Kathy Kawamura
Summary Do you have questions about budgets and budget related requests to sponsors? This session will discuss the basics of a budget, direct cost, exclusions, base, indirect cost, and F&A calculations. Further discussion will address the basic concepts of offset vs. carryforward, stipend vs. salary, effort vs. salary, cost sharing and rebudgeting requests. Experts from the department and EFM will be on hand, lending to the conversation.
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2017 July
Topic (July 2017 training postponed)
Date/Time Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m. - POSTPONED
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
2017 August
Topic NSF FastLane and Research.gov
Date/Time Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenters Evan Garcia, Tawnya Charter, Tameka Pratt, Cindy Gilbert
Summary The National Science Foundation FastLane system has been in use for over 20 years and is now evolving into Research.gov. This session will address the transition from FastLane to Research.gov including what functions are currently handled by each system. Information will also be provided on where to get help, users and access, and preparation and submission of LOIs, proposals and administrative actions.
2017 September
Topic What Constitutes a Complete Proposal Package?
Date/Time Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenter TBD
Summary This session will address elements of a proposal needed to initiate a review. We will review and discuss minimum requirements for review and submission. This session is appropriate for anyone with responsibility for sending proposal materials to OCGA.
2017 October
Topic Filling out the EPASS: What is it, when is it required and how to complete
Date/Time Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenter TBD
Summary This session will address the background and purpose of the EPASS. We will review and discuss each section of the EPASS with specific examples of questions from users. This session is appropriate for anyone with responsibility for completing, reviewing or processing EPASS forms.
2017 November
Topic Contracts 101
Date/Time Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20
Presenters Sharon Martin, Flora O'Brien, Julia Zhu, Miesha Bailey
Summary This session will identify the elements which distinguish a grant from a contract and provide an overview of basic contractual components as it relates to sponsored project activities. Attendees will learn the differences between cost-reimbursable and fixed price agreements and be provided information relating to proposal development (cost proposals, bids, etc.), contractual obligations (FAR clauses, certifications, restrictions, etc.) and monitoring/management of contracts (reporting requirements, restrictions, etc.).
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2017 December
Topic (December 2017 training cancelled)
Date/Time Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Conference Room 820-20

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