2021 January
Topic	Budgets 101
Date/Time	Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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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2021 February
Topic	S2S Grants Basics
Date/Time	Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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. This session is appropriate for individuals responsible for preparation or review of proposals in S2S Grants.
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2021 March
Topic	Filling out the EPASS: What is it, when is it required and how to complete
Date/Time	Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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 and/or reviewing EPASS forms.
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2021 April
Topic	What Constitutes a Complete Proposal Package?
Date/Time	Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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.
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2021 May
Topic	Award Processing
Date/Time	Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
Summary	The UCLA Office of Contract & Grant Administration receives and processes nearly 5000 awards per year. This session will address the complexities surrounding the acceptance of an award including: administrative delays due receipt of required internal documents; common problematic terms and conditions; and assuring institutional and sponsor compliance.
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2021 June
Topic	Outgoing Subaward Basics
Date/Time	Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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.
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2021 July
Topic	NIH Assist Basics from the Preparers Perspective
Date/Time	Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
Summary	This session will provide a preparer’s 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.
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2021 August
Topic	I’ve Submitted my Proposal – Now What? (JIT and Other Pre-award Requirements)
Date/Time	Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
Summary	The UCLA Office of Contract & Grant Administration is the central point of contact for all pre-award actions related to sponsored projects to be funded upon receipt of satisfactory compliance. This session will focus on NIH Just-in-Time (JIT), DOD pre-award process, Reps and Certs, other authorizations (Federal, State, County) and sponsor requests.
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2021 September
Topic	NSF FastLane/Research.gov
Date/Time	Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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.
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2021 October
Topic	Filling out the EPASS: What is it, when is it required and how to complete
Date/Time	Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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.
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2021 November
Topic	S2S Grants Basics
Date/Time	Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Location	Webinar
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.
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2021 December
Topic	Winter Break – No Session This Month
Date/Time	Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Location	Webinar
Summary	Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you in 2022!

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