On-Demand Learning

Course: ORA Boot Camp: The Alphabet Soup of Non-Financial Research Agreements: MTAs, DUAs, CDAs, and CRAs

Description: This session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of research agreements, focusing on four key types: Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Data Use Agreements (DUAs), Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), and Collaborative Research Agreements (CRAs).

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Annualized Salary - What is it and why is it so important?

Description: This presentation will provide base knowledge of how to annualize salary, when it is necessary, and how it affects budget development, including person-month and salary cap calculations. Participants will practice calculating annualized salary for different faculty and personnel appointment types.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: ARPA-H Budgeting

Description: Provides an overview of budgeting for proposals invited by the newest federal R&D funding agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The focus is on navigating an ARPA-H cost proposal template along with specific ARPA-H budget considerations.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: ARPA-H Proposal Submissions at Emory

Description: Provides an overview of the newest federal R&D funding agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Emphasis is placed on the nuances of the agency, its open solicitation and Emory investigator and administrator roles and responsibilities in supporting submissions, including the ARPA-H timeline, award instruments, and budget and submission requirements.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Avoiding RPPR Pitfalls 

Description: Covers best practices in submitting RPPR information to the NIH.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Best Practices in Award Management

Description: Provides an overview of Emory policies, resources, and tools for award management.

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Course: ORA Budgeting for Clinical Trials - Federal vs. Industry

Description: Join us for a panel discussion exploring the intricacies of budgeting for clinical trials. We'll delve into the distinct financial landscapes of federally and industry-sponsored research, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the costs associated with each. This session is a Q&A about best practices and considerations when budgeting for clinical trials. Questions welcomed!

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: CAS the Feds Say So

Description: Explores the history and applicability of the cost principles, along with the importance of consistent application and documentation of costs.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Clinical Research and OCR

Description: Defines clinical research and the roles of the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) in staff training, clinical trial invoicing, pre-award activities, and oversight of study data.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Demystifying the NIH Modular Budget

Description: Feeling overwhelmed by the NIH grant application process? This session takes the confusion out of NIH modular budgets. Learn what they are, why they're used, and gain the confidence to calculate a modular budget for your next NIH grant proposal.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Federal Contracts at Emory - What you need to know from Solicitation to Closeout

Description: This session will provide a brief overview of the federal contracting process at Emory. This session will include an explanation of the differences between a grant and a federal contract, types of solicitations/federal contract mechanisms, a brief overview of the proposal process at Emory, an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and a quick overview of the post-award contract management and closeout considerations. Also included are best practices in federal contracting and what the RA needs to know.

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Course:ORA Boot Camp: Hi Post-Award, Meet Pre-Award

Description: During this session, we will discuss the importance of a relationship between pre- and post-award and understanding one another's role in the award lifecycle. We'll also discuss ideas for bridging the gap.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Mastering Award Management: Leveraging FORT and Beyond

Description: This session equips you with the skills and tools to excel in award and project management. We'll delve into the functionalities of the FORT tool, a core platform for award management. Additionally, we'll explore supplemental tools for capturing vital information not included in FORT, ensuring comprehensive project management from proposal submission to closeout.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Navigating Upcoming Changes to the Uniform Guidance: Implications for Emory's Research Administration

Description: This session will delve into the upcoming Uniform Guidance (UG) changes and explore their potential impact on Emory's research administrative practices. Participants will gain insights into the latest developments in federal grant regulations and learn how these changes may affect Emory's policies, procedures, and compliance efforts. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the key areas of modification, discuss the implications for Emory's research community, and offer guidance on preparing for and adapting to these changes.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: NIH Just in Time (JIT) Requests

Description: Defines just-in-time information Emory's processes for developing, reviewing, and submitting JIT information to a sponsor.

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Course: NIH Unplugged - Mastering the NIH Budget

Description: Delves into the critical aspect of NIH budget development for standard research awards. Participants will learn best practices for constructing detailed and modular budgets that accurately reflect project costs and align with research goals. The session emphasizes the importance of budget justification and adherence to NIH cost principles.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: NIH Unplugged - Navigating the NIH Landscape

Description: Introduces participants to the NIH organizational structure, highlighting the various Institutes and Centers. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the diverse grant opportunities available and will be introduced to the basics of NIH proposal preparation.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: NIH Unplugged - NIH Training Grants: Managing a Training Grant Award

Description: Guides participants through the key activities for managing institutional training grants at Emory. Attendees will learn about the key processes for managing an awarded training grant and understand the nuances of managing a funded training award.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: NIH Unplugged - NIH Training Grants: Preparing for Training Grant Submission

Description: Guides participants through the key activities for submitting institutional training grants at Emory. Attendees will learn who the key contacts are, what the standard timeframes are for application preparation, and the support levels available for various proposal types. 

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: NIH Unplugged—Submitting Your NIH Proposal: From Application to Award

Description: Completes the series by guiding participants through the grant application and submission processes. Attendees will learn what is needed to submit a proposal to the NIH and understand the review and award process.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: PAN Requests

Description: Discusses the purpose of a PAN request, when a PAN may be needed, and the process for requesting a PAN.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Participant Support vs Incentives

Description: Delineate participant support costs from human subject incentive payments.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: PI Financial Portal

Description: Provides an overview of a dashboard in Emory Business Intelligence (EBI) to allow faculty access to their complete portfolio on-demand.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: RGC RAS Monthly Report

Description: Provides an overview of the deficit report provided monthly by RGC, including where to get the report and how to use the report for award management.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Selecting the Appropriate Indirect Cost Rate

Description: Addresses different sponsor payment types and Emory's business and financial considerations of sponsor payments.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Sponsor Payment Types

Description: Addresses different sponsor payment types and Emory's business and financial considerations of sponsor payments.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Subawards and Subcontracting at Emory

Description: Demonstrates pre- and post-award actions that must be taken to identify a subrecipient and issue a subaward or subcontract. Discussion includes Emory’s responsibility in monitoring subrecipients and subrecipient invoicing and closeout of a subaward.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Understanding the Uniform Guidance and Its Impact on Federal Agency Guidance

Description: This session will provide an in-depth overview of the Uniform Guidance (UG), a comprehensive set of regulations governing federal grants and cooperative agreements. Participants will learn about the UG's key provisions and its role in establishing consistent standards and expectations across federal agencies. The session will also explore how federal awarding agencies utilize the UG to develop their own agency-specific guidance, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while addressing unique program needs.

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Course: ORA Boot Camp: Workflows in EPEX

Description: Covers workflows that are triggered when answering questions in EPEX during proposal preparation.

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Job Aid: Brainier Job Aid Course Registration

Description: Brainier is Emory's newest learning management system. It containes online classes, on-demand courses, and related materials. This job aid walks you through the three ways to register for a learning opportunity in Brainier. 

• Logging in directly and searching for a learning opportuity or resources (preferred method)
• Using a registration link while logged into Brainier (preferred method)
• Using a registration link when not logged into Brainier

Job Aid: EPEX Job Aid - Submission Questions

Description: The purpose of EPEX is to assist in electronic routing, budget development, and institution approval related to sponsored funding at Emory. Additionally, EPEX provides the data necessary to record information sufficient for internal tracking and reporting purposes and facilitates the entry of Proposals in the Compass Grants system. This job aid provides additional guidance and tips for answering the most common challenging questions in EPEX.

Job Aid: Zoom AI Companion

Description: This job aid dives into the powerful new Zoom AI features designed to streamline your meeting experience. The job aid walks you through the how to turn on AI Companion and navigate the following features:

• Notes
• Watch Highlights
• Summaries
• Smart Chapters
• Meeting Summaries