Live research administration trainings are open to all in the MIT research administration community and those exploring a career in research administration. MIT authentication is required to register for and join online trainings.
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Drop-In Sessions
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RA Support team members will highlight topics drawn from current trends in questions received through ra-help@mit.edu. We invite you to bring questions and/or current proposals that you are working on. Join on Zoom (no registration required)
September
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Resubmitting a declined research proposal is not merely an act of persistence it is a strategic and creative process that can significantly enhance the likelihood of future funding success. This presentation explores the nuanced art of proposal resubmission, offering insights into how researchers and research administrators can transform reviewer feedback into actionable revisions. Drawing from real-world examples and best practices, it highlights the importance of understanding funder expectations, refining research narratives, and leveraging institutional support.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will gain practical tools for navigating the emotional and professional challenges of rejection, and learn how to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Ultimately, the session aims to empower participants to approach resubmission not as a second chance, but as a smarter, stronger iteration of their research vision.
Registration is not required. Please join us September 2, 2026, via Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/97156477694
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This session will begin with an overview of various agency requirements before diving into how research security impacts the work of research administrators across the lifecycle. The panel will discuss disclosures, institutional obligations, financial considerations, how department administrators are critical to ensuring compliance with risk mitigation plans, and opportunities to strengthen relationships across the institution. The panel will talk a little about how the forthcoming changes to UG could change institutional strategies around research security. In addition, recent headlines on research security will be explored.
Learning Objectives
- Define research security and its purpose within the research enterprise.
- Understand the federal and institutional drivers behind current research security requirements and their impacts across the lifecycle of a sponsored project.
- Recognize common research security topics, including foreign influence, international collaborations and disclosure requirements.
- Identify the role research administrators play in supporting investigators and promoting compliance.
- Navigate conversations with researchers about research security requirements with greater confidence.
Registration is not required. Please join us September 17, 2026, via Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/94595942185
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