Self-Study Webinars and Courses

RAS Lead Liaison for NIH presents updated guidance and resources on NIH grant programs and policies.

Discussion includes the following:

• NIH requirement for Research Security Training (RST) for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026
• Implementation of Common Forms in SciENcv for Biographical Sketch, NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement, and Current and Pending (Other) Support required for all application due dates and Just-In-Time (JIT), Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR), and Prior Approval submissions on or after May 8, 2026
• Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP) certification requirement
• Prior Approval when Adding Domestic Subaward

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[Offered January 28, 2026]
Please join your colleagues for this session focused on strengthening post-award financial management through newfunding/scenario planning features in Research@MIT. Doug Walsh, Director of PPMO Information Technology Services, will demonstrate how this enhancement can support DLCI Research Administrators in managing sponsored project finances more effectively.

Post-award administration requires careful attention to allowable costs, spending rates, effort alignment, cost sharing, and timely financial closeout. This session will highlight how the new Research@MIT forecasting capability can help Research Administrators anticipate overruns or underspending, support sponsor compliance, reduce closeout risk, and strengthen audit readiness.

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[Presented December 18, 2025]

Katharine Dunn, Scholarly Communications Librarian, and Amy Nurnberger, Interim Head of Data and Specialized Services, for an overview of the MIT Libraries services that support researchers—and the administrators who guide them—through the evolving policies surrounding data management and sharing, and scholarly publication. 

Participants will learn how the Libraries provide guidance on developing effective Data Management and Sharing Plans, navigating federal and sponsor data-sharing mandates, selecting appropriate repositories, understanding author rights, and meeting MIT's Open Access requirements. The session will highlight practical points of contact, tools, and workflows that research administrators can use to help investigators comply efficiently.

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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

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

Instructions, guidance and exercises for creating and routing a proposal. View on Atlas

Instructions, guidance and exercises for Budget preparation in KC, including Summary, Detailed and using Single Point of Entry. View on Atlas

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

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.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it exists at the time of the webinar
• Identify key compliance and operational implications for ongoing and planned foreign subawards
• Assess risks and considerations for maintaining existing international research partnerships
• Share and evaluate institutional best practices for managing foreign subawards under evolving NIH guidance
• Apply insights from peer institutions to inform local policies, procedures, and communication strategies

View the recorded webinar: NCURA Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices  (requires MIT authentication)

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.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify budget elements that commonly lead to Post-Award compliance issues.
• Apply strategies to design proposal budgets that align with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Collaborate more effectively with Post-Award teams to ensure financial readiness and reduce audit risk.
• Evaluate the Impact of Budget Design on Award Monitoring and Reporting.
• Incorporate Audit-Resistant Practices into Budget Development.
• Navigate Cost-Sharing Commitments with Greater Confidence.
• Apply Real-World Case Studies to Strengthen Budgeting Practices

View the recorded webinar: NCURA Budgeting for Compliance: Designing Budgets That Survive Post-Award Scrutiny (requires MIT authentication)