Research Services Virtual Orientation Fall 2025

Learn about the wide range of support services available to you in these short virtual sessions led by staff from the Office of Research & Economic Development. Intended for both new and current faculty, these quick 30-minute sessions are designed to help you navigate the research landscape, from securing funding to managing your projects to ensuring compliance.

All nine sessions will be held on Zoom and each session will be repeated at a different weekday and time. Sessions will NOT be recorded. Session descriptions and registration links are provided in the table below, organized by date. Note that registration is required. If you prefer to search by topic, use the list in the collapsible content area below.

▼ Research Orientation Sessions Listed by Topic

Pre-Award: Proposal Development & Submission

Proposal Development: What support is available for me?
Learn how the research development office can support you with ideation, funding opportunity identification, collaboration building, proposal development, or editing.
Session 1: Monday September 22 @ 1pm Register
Session 2: Thursday September 25 @ 10:30am Register

From Proposal to Submission: Pre-Award Success
Discover USA research administration roles, the proposal submission procedure, budgeting best practices, and waivers.
Session 1: Tuesday September 23 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Wednesday September 24 @ 1pm Register

Internal Funding: What opportunities are available, and how do I apply?
Learn about seed grants and other opportunities for pilot data or new lines of research, including specific grants for community-engaged research, arts, and humanities.
Session 1: Wednesday September 24 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Thursday September 25 @ 1pm Register

Research Compliance, Contracts, & Intellectual Property

Research Compliance Services
Explore research compliance support services that facilitate regulated and non-regulated research, including quality assurance, training requirements, and educational outreach.
Session 1: Tuesday September 23 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Wednesday September 24 @ 1pm Register

Navigating IRB, IACUC and IBC Project Submissions
Learn when and why approval is needed from each committee, what to expect during the application process, and available resources for navigating IRB, IACUC, and IBC proposals via IRBNet. Please join us and bring your questions about research involving human subjects, animals, or biological hazards.
Session 1: Wednesday September 24 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Thursday September 25 @ 1pm Register

Research Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Related Agreements
An overview of the contract negotiation process and intellectual property, including material transfer and non-disclosure agreements.
Session 1: Monday September 22 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Tuesday September 23 @ 1pm Register

Post-Award

Post-Award: You've received your award - what's next?
Review non-financial post award procedures and the essential steps from award notification and compliance to receiving a fund number for your project.
Session 1: Monday September 22 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Tuesday September 23 @ 1pm Register

Navigating Post-Award: The ABCs of OGCA
The Office of Grants & Contracts Accounting (OGCA) will discuss how to navigate post-award with screens and reports in Banner.
Session 1: Monday September 22 @ 1pm Register
Session 2: Thursday September 25 @ 10:30am Register

General Q&A

If you have a research question but don’t know where to start, this session will point you in the right direction.
Session 1: Tuesday September 23 @ 10am Register
Session 2: Wednesday September 24 @ 1pm Register

DATE & TIME	DESCRIPTION & REGISTRATION LINK (Session 1 and Session 2 content is the same)
9/22 @ 10am	Research Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Related Agreements (Session 1) An overview of the contract negotiation process and intellectual property, including material transfer and non-disclosure agreements. Register Here
9/22 @ 10am	Post-Award: You've received your award - what's next? (Session 1) Review non-financial post-award procedures and the essential steps from award notification and compliance to receiving a fund number for your project. Register Here
9/22 @ 1pm	Proposal Development: What support is available for me? (Session 1) Learn how the research development office can support you with ideation, funding opportunity identification, collaboration building, proposal development, or editing. Register Here
9/22 @ 1pm	Navigating Post-Award: The ABCs of OGCA (Session 1) The Office of Grants & Contracts Accounting (OGCA) will discuss how to navigate post-award with screens and reports in Banner. Register Here
9/23 @ 10am	From Proposal to Submission: Pre-Award Success (Session 1) Discover USA research administration roles, the proposal submission procedure, budgeting best practices, and waivers. Register Here
9/23 @ 10am	Research Compliance Services (Session 1) Explore research compliance support services that facilitate regulated and non-regulated research, including quality assurance, training requirements, and educational outreach. Register Here
9/23 @ 10am	General Research Q&A (Session 1) If you have a research question but don’t know where to start, this session will point you in the right direction. Register Here
9/23 @ 1pm	Research Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Related Agreements (Session 2) An overview of the contract negotiation process and intellectual property, including material transfer and non-disclosure agreements. Register Here
9/23 @ 1pm	Post-Award: You've received your award - what's next? (Session 2) Review non-financial post award procedures and the essential steps from award notification and compliance to receiving a fund number for your project. Register Here
9/24 @ 10am	Navigating IRB, IACUC and IBC Project Submissions (Session 1) Learn when and why approval is needed from each committee, what to expect during the application process, and available resources for navigating IRB, IACUC, and IBC proposals via IRBNet. Please join us and bring your questions about research involving human subjects, animals, or biological hazards. Register Here
9/24 @ 10am	Internal Funding: What opportunities are available, and how do I apply? (Session 1) Learn about seed grants and other opportunities for pilot data or new lines of research, including specific grants for community-engaged research, arts, and humanities. Register Here
9/24 @ 1pm	From Proposal to Submission: Pre-Award Success (Session 2) Discover USA research administration roles, the proposal submission procedure, budgeting best practices, and waivers. Register Here
9/24 @ 1pm	Research Compliance Services (Session 2) Explore research compliance support services that facilitate regulated and non-regulated research, including quality assurance, training requirements, and educational outreach. Register Here
9/24 @ 1pm	General Research Q&A (Session 2) If you have a research question but don’t know where to start, this session will point you in the right direction. Register Here
9/25 @ 10:30am	Navigating Post-Award: The ABCs of OGCA (Session 2) The Office of Grants & Contracts Accounting (OGCA) will discuss how to navigate post-award with screens and reports in Banner. Register Here
9/25 @ 10:30am	Proposal Development: What support is available for me? (Session 2) Learn how the research development office can support you with ideation, funding opportunity identification, collaboration building, proposal development, or editing. Register Here
9/25 @ 1pm	Internal Funding: What opportunities are available, and how do I apply? (Session 2) Learn about seed grants and other opportunities for pilot data or new lines of research, including specific grants for community-engaged research, arts, and humanities. Register Here
9/25 @ 1pm	Navigating IRB, IACUC and IBC Project Submissions (Session 2) Learn when and why approval is needed from each committee, what to expect during the application process, and available resources for navigating IRB, IACUC, and IBC proposals via IRBNet. Please join us and bring your questions about research involving human subjects, animals, or biological hazards. Register Here