Research Training


Supporting Research, Together

We support Research Administration, our stakeholders, and the Emory Research Community by providing research education and opportunities for professional development in research administration.

Up & Coming Events

Learn more about and register for upcoming events below.

When: September 2, 2026

2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Webinar

Brainier link:  https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5927

Register for Free using a valid Emory email address. If you've never logged into NCURA's Online Learning Center, you must first create an NCURA profile using your Emory email address before logging into the NCURA registration site.

Cost: Free

Description:

This presentation explores the nuanced art of proposal resubmission, offering insights into how researchers and research administrators can transform reviewer feedback into actionable revisions.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

When: September 14, 2026

2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Webinar

Brainier link:  https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5929

Register for Free using a valid Emory email address. If you've never logged into NCURA's Online Learning Center, you must first create an NCURA profile using your Emory email address before logging into the NCURA registration site.

Cost: Free

Description:

This webinar explores approaches for assessing workload, evaluating staffing needs, and using data to support resource decisions.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

When: September 17, 2026

2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Webinar

Brainier link:  https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5811

Register for Free using a valid Emory email address. If you've never logged into NCURA's Online Learning Center, you must first create an NCURA profile using your Emory email address before logging into the NCURA registration site.

Cost: Free

Description:

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of research security, learn how it supports the protection of research integrity and national interests, and identify the role research administrators play in helping investigators navigate evolving requirements.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

When: October 1, 2026

2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Webinar

Brainier link:  https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5933

Register for Free using a valid Emory email address. If you've never logged into NCURA's Online Learning Center, you must first create an NCURA profile using your Emory email address before logging into the NCURA registration site.

Cost: Free

Description:

This webinar explores service center governance, rate development, cost recovery, compliance considerations, communication with stakeholders, operational efficiencies, and lessons learned

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

Quarterly Training Dashboard


Supervisors can access the quarterly Training Dashboard here to review training completion and participation data for their teams. The dashboard is updated each quarter and will be available within five business days after the start of the new quarter.

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Federal Updates

Access to recent Executive Orders (EOs), federal awarding agency responses, and impacts on research administration.

COGR Latest News: https://www.cogr.edu/
COGR Summary of Executive Orders: https://www.cogr.edu/blog
FDP Announcements: https://thefdp.org/
NCURA 2025 Changing Federal Landscape Collaborate Community (NCURA Members): https://www.ncura.edu/Login/tabid/128/Default.aspx?returnurl=%2fCollaborate.aspx
NCURA Webinar: Navigating Change Series for the Changing Federal Landscape: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/4031 
NCURA Collaboration Conversation: Impact of the Federal Government Changes on Pre-Award Administrators (January 20, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSJN0CTe12k

Programs & Resources

RAE Program

Introduction to Research Administration and the grant lifecycle at Emory

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Continuing Education

ORA’s continuing education policy and tracking log

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RACC Study Program

Self-guided study program information

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Learning Library

Links to webinars, recordings, and on-demand learning

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ORA Training Tracks

ORA's structured training program for research administrators

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ARPA-H Resources

ARPA-H program submission and award administration resources

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SciENcv Resources

SciENcv resources for research administrators

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Job Aids

Job aids on topics including, Brainier, EPEX, the Learning Library, SRAi, and Zoom.

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