Virtual Learning Sessions

Debunking the Mystery of F&A 

Ever wonder what criteria ORSS reviewers use to decide which indirect cost rate to apply to proposals? This class uses case studies and real life examples to demonstrate the thought process ORSS reviewers use when determining which F&A rate is the correct rate. Participants will also get a brief overview of what constitutes a direct cost, the difference between salary and effort, and how to explain F&A to PIs.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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How to Get Your F Grant Record Approved

In this session, ORSS reviewers explain what makes F grants unique, reveal the common mistakes that GCs and GMs make when submitting F grants, and provide tips on how to avoid the back and forth with ORSS. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about specific proposals they are currently working on.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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How to Get Your K Grant Record Approved

In this 1.5 hour session, ORSS reviewers explain what makes K grants unique, reveal the common mistakes that GCs and GMs make when submitting K grants, and provide tips on how to avoid the back and forth with ORSS. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about specific proposals they are currently working on. 

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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How to Get Your R Grant Record Approved 

In this session, ORSS reviewers explain what makes R grants unique, reveal the common mistakes that GCs and GMs make when submitting R grants, and provide tips on how to avoid the back and forth with ORSS. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about specific proposals they are currently working on.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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K, F, T Grant RPPRs

In this session, Research Administration Financial Compliance Expert explains  K, F, and T grant RPPRs. How to compile an RPPR, how to run and analyze the appropriate Business Objects reports so that you can obtain the information you need, how to submit the RPPR for review, how to determine if a new fund number is needed, and how to request a new fund number. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about specific RPPRs they are currently working on.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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R Grant RPPRs

In this session, Research Administration Financial Compliance Expert explains R grants RPPRs. How to compile an RPPR, how to run and analyze the appropriate Business Objects reports so that you can obtain the information you need, how to submit the RPPR for review, how to determine if a new fund number is needed, and how to request a new fund number. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about specific RPPRs they are currently working on.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

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