Self-Study Webinars and Courses

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.

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This module is designed to equip MIT research administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with federal Research Security Training mandates. By the end of this module, you will be well-prepared to support researchers in meeting these critical compliance standards.

Learning Goals:
• Awareness of Research Security Training mandated by regulations for research funded by federal agencies
• Federal sponsors implementation of the Research Security Training requirement
• Understand the definition and role of Covered Individuals
• Ensure Covered Individuals are accurately listed in Kuali Coeus Proposals Key Personnel

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Beginning FY24, the Institute began allocating funding for under-recovery of F&A (Indirect Costs) in sponsored research programs, through the DLCI UR allocation accounts. Several DLCIs have been piloting new functionality in the Research@MIT app, which allows users to create and approve under-recovery requests for their sponsored research proposals. 

This course will provide:

1. An overview of the new under-recovery process: Understanding its significance and impact on research budgets.
2. Key functionality in the Research@MIT app: How to create, review, and approve under-recovery requests.
3. Management of under-recovery in research awards: Practical examples and scenarios. 

Learn how to navigate the new under-recovery process and learn about using the Research@MIT app for such requests in research proposals. This session is beneficial for university research administrators looking to enhance their skills in managing research project finances.

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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