RA Support provides self-study webinars and courses for participants to learn at their own pace. Offerings include courses developed by RA Support, as well as webinars created by the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). MIT authentication is required to view webinars and courses.
RA Support also hosts regular trainings and other events on Zoom. View all upcoming trainings or browse below for recordings of recent trainings.
New Research Administration Courses
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This RAP session is designed for MIT research administrative staff who support faculty and researchers in proposal development, award management, and compliance. While administrative staff do not submit Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) or Outside Professional Activity (OPA) disclosures themselves, they play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate reporting — a requirement for proposal submission and funding.
The session introduces the MyCOI-OPA+ unified disclosure system, explain who needs to disclose, and equip staff with the knowledge needed to guide faculty through the new process. Participants will learn how to identify when disclosures are required, understand the types of engagements that must be reported, and know where to direct faculty for help.
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This web-based course is designed to assist you in planning for your professional development and career at MIT. It introduces you to the Finance Administration - Sponsored Activity job sub-family at the Institute, detailing the job duties and professional development required for success. As you explore these job families at MIT, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your experiences, current skills, and the skills you aspire to develop.
Kuali Coeus (KC) eLearning Courses
The Kuali Coeus (KC) Learning Bundle offers eLearning courses available anytime for individual self-study. Some may be prerequisites for Kuali Coeus Virtual Classes.
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Kuali Coeus (KC) validations at Development Proposal and Award stage are designed to ensure compliance with federal agency Research Security Training mandates. Learn how to identify and use KC features, verify training completion, and meet compliance requirements. View on Atlas
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Instructions, resources and guidance on basic KC navigation, Lifecycle of an Award at MIT, gathering necessary proposal information and searching for proposals. View on Atlas
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Instructions, guidance and exercises for creating and routing a proposal. View on Atlas
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Instructions, guidance and exercises for Budget preparation in KC, including Summary, Detailed and using Single Point of Entry. View on Atlas
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Instructions and guidance for navigating KC Award tabs to find Sponsor award terms including start and end dates, obligated and anticipated award totals, terms and conditions, required reports, their due dates and more. View on Atlas
Through its membership with NCURA, MIT is pleased to provide access to recorded NCURA webinars for our research administration community. Recent recorded NCURA webinars will be posted here.
Updated December 2, 2025