Research Training and Communications

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: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET)

Registration Link: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/4246

Description: Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Executives to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps summarize data to enhance decision making, save time, and boost communication and collaboration for greater efficiency.

During this tutorial, you’ll discover how to create prompts that deliver results, build foundational AI skills, and get the most out of Copilot in the apps you use every day. Engage with Microsoft experts to ask questions and get answers on how to apply AI to your daily tasks.

Audience: ORA and Research Administrative Staff

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.00

When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET)

Registration Link: NYU RAD Series Registration

Description: This session will explore the complexities of questioned costs in sponsored
research, featuring real-life examples of how they arise, strategies for successful resolution, and
proactive measures to prevent future occurrences. Attendees will gain practical insights into
navigating compliance challenges while safeguarding institutional integrity and fostering strong
sponsor relationships.

Audience: ORA and Research Administrative Staff

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET)

Registration Link: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/4246

Description: Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Executives to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps summarize data to enhance decision making, save time, and boost communication and collaboration for greater efficiency.

During this tutorial, you’ll discover how to create prompts that deliver results, build foundational AI skills, and get the most out of Copilot in the apps you use every day. Engage with Microsoft experts to ask questions and get answers on how to apply AI to your daily tasks.

Audience: ORA and Research Administrative Staff

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.00

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET)

Registration Link: NYU RAD Series Registration

Description: Cost Principles, the principLE and not the principAL. What are they and how can
they help the principAL know if a cost is allowable on a grant or not? Cost principles are the
basis of determining how costs are allowable on a grant. This session will explain what the
principles are and how they are applicable to every cost on a grant. Participants will learn the
federal definitions and where the cost principles come from. Participants will also learn what to
do when a cost is 'it depends' or falls into a gray area.

Audience: ORA and Research Administrative Staff

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.50