Research Training and Communications

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

Up & Coming Events

Learn more about and register for upcoming events below.

When: December 3, 2026

Webinar: 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

After the Show: 3:35 - 4:30 PM ET

Brainier link: https://emory.brainier.com//object/6083

This webinar explores the reports research administrators can use to catch red flags early, highlights how proactive reporting can uncover hidden risks, and shares how to take corrective action to stay ahead of potential findings.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

When: December 8, 2026

Webinar: 3:30 – 4:15 pm ET

Brainier link:https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/6134?poid=6133

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can help streamline daily activities by reducing manual effort and improving organization. In this session, participants will explore practical examples of using AI to review and summarize eNOAs and generate draft communications to principal investigators.

Level: Intermediate - some experience with Copilot required

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 0.75

When: January 26, 2027

Webinar: 3:30 – 4:15 pm ET

Brainier link:https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/6134?poid=6133

This session will demonstrate how Copilot can help draft cost transfer justifications that include required components, improve clarity and consistency in written explanations, and reduce the time spent preparing supporting documentation.

Level: Intermediate - some experience with Copilot required

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 0.75

Federal Updates

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

SVPR Federal Funding and Regulatory Updates: https://research.emory.edu/federalupdates/index.html

Ask RCRA: https://rcra.emory.edu/about/ask_rcra.html

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

NYC RAD Series: https://wp.nyu.edu/nyuresearchrad/

RESADM-L: https://www.healthresearch.org/office-sponsored-programs/research-administration-listserv/

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