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, May 5, 2026 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET)

Registration Link: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5228

Description:

Join us for the Post‑Award Administration Quarterly Meeting to receive timely updates, share information, and engage in discussion on key post‑award topics relevant to Emory’s research administration community.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 2.0

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET)

Registration Link: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5231

Prerequisites: None

Presenters:

Leah Acajabon, Sr. Consultant, Attain Partners
Miranda Burnisky, Grants Management Supervisor, Penn State University
Research Administration Manager, Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Description:

Budget development during the proposal phase plays a critical role in shaping financial health and compliance of an award throughout its lifecycle. This session offers Pre-Award professionals a Post-Award lens on budgeting, highlighting how early decisions can either support or hinder long-term financial integrity. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we'll explore common pitfalls such as unallowable costs, effort commitments, and cost-sharing challenges, and how to proactively address them during proposal preparation. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to design budgets that meet sponsor expectations, align with institutional policies, and withstand Post-Award scrutiny.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.5

When: Wednesday, May 18, 2026 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET)

Registration Link: https://emory.brainier.com/#/object/5291

Prerequisites: None

Presenters:

Joey Gaynor (Knowledge Security Manager, Trinity College Dublin)
Beth Kingsley (Associate Director, Award Management Team
Yale University)

Description:

In this timely and interactive webinar, research administrators will explore the current state of the NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it stands at the time of the session. With ongoing changes in the federal research landscape, institutions are navigating heightened scrutiny, evolving requirements, and increased operational complexity related to foreign collaborations.

This session will provide an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discuss practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlight how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. Participants will also engage in shared discussion around emerging best practices, challenges, and strategies being implemented across the research administration community.

This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.

ORA Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.5

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.

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