Recorded 9/3/09
Facilitator: Adriana Kuiper
Length: 4 mins.

This video introduces principal investigators to the ARRA Reporting tool designed by the Office of Research and Economic Affairs. All investigators awarded with stimulus (ARRA) funding will be required to utilize this tool for quarterly reporting as requested by the Federal government. This video will walk investigators step-by-step through the process of logging in, assigning a delegate, reviewing fields, editing data, and submitting the report.

Update 9/23/09: Investigators will only need to fill in 6 fields, not 8 as mentioned within the training video.

Recorded 9/24/08
Facilitators: Susan Broussard, Deborah Ash Goode & Michele Wrapp
2 hours

This workshop will cover the fundamental issues of research administration. The emphasis will be on providing you with the easiest and most efficient ways to navigate the research administration process.

Recorded 11/18/08
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
35 mins.

This module provides an overview of the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration, including our mission and function, along with a brief description of the various units within our organization and their responsibilities.

Recorded 9/22/09
Facilitator: Frank Johnson
5 mins.

This module provides an overview of the process and procedures training.

Recorded 10/24/08
Facilitator: Deborah Ash Goode
1 hour, 15 mins.

This hands-on workshop will introduce faculty and staff to the basics of locating funding from government, foundation, and commercial sponsors, and the use of the PRIDE opportunity development website to help identify funding opportunities. Workshop participants will also learn how to set up automatic funding alerts based on their individual research interests in Community of Science (COS), and develop their profiles in ASU’s Expertise database. Faculty and staff will learn how to use funding research as part of a strategic effort with short and long term funding goals.

Recorded 11/18/08
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
17 mins.

This module introduces you to various internal and external funding sources available to you.

Recorded 8/17/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
36 mins.

In this module you will become familiar with the general guidelines for submitting a proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition, we have provided an example of a specific program solicitation and discussed some of the requirements and limitations that you will want to address when preparing your proposal.

Recorded 11/18/08
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
20 mins.

This module defines a proposal and describes the various ways proposals can be categorized.

Recorded 8/17/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
36 mins.

In this module you will become familiar with the general guidelines for submitting a proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition, we have provided an example of a specific program solicitation and discussed some of the requirements and limitations that you will want to address when preparing your proposal.

Recorded 8/17/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
20 mins.

This module discusses 3 things to consider when preparing your proposal: 1) pre-preparation concerns; 2) the team approach to putting your proposal together; and 3) proposal submission responsibilities and timelines.

Recorded 7/12/07
Facilitators: Steve Beguin & Judy Harris
1 hour, 5 mins.

This workshop will cover obtaining Coeus access, installation, searching for Award and Proposal information and where to go for help. Departmental Coeus Administrators will be shown how to create new user IDs and assign the appropriate roles. Also, a short demo of the new online Custom Reports will be given. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and any examples they may have.

Recorded 8/20/08
Facilitator: Karie Tepper
40 mins.

This module provides information on the Investigator Incentive Award (IIA) process, including recent changes to the procedures, limits, and how accounts will be set up for new IIA accounts in FY09.

Recorded 7/28/08
Facilitators: Terrie Ekin & Dan Tyrrell
35 mins.

This module is a recording of a brown-bag lunch presentation about RID (Research Incentive Distribution). Topics include RID basics, the distribution process, RID references, and a Q&A session.

Recorded 2/27/08
Facilitator: Robert Lowman
3 hours, 10 mins.

This workshop presents twelve key concepts related to success in proposal writing. It stresses the importance of planning over writing, and presents the sponsor as a potential ally, not an adversary. Participants will also learn how to present their ideas with greatest impact, prepare budgets to back up their ideas, and use the merit review process to their advantage.

This workshop assumes no previous proposal writing experience, but those with some limited experience will also find it a useful way to expand their knowledge of proposal writing.

Recorded 2/27/08
Facilitator: Robert Lowman
3 hours, 10 mins.

This workshop explores both the strengths and the weaknesses of the team approach and helps participants take advantage of the special opportunities available to those willing to work together. Topics covered include team building, developing common goals, selecting the principal investigator, working out power relationships, and planning and writing collaborative proposals.

While anyone might benefit from this workshop, it is especially designed for those who already have some proposal writing experience.

Recorded 8/17/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
23 mins.

Many sponsors will provide you with detailed information about the format in which they would like you to submit your proposal. This module provides you with a suggested guideline of what components to include in your proposal when the sponsor does not request a specific format.

Recorded 10/5/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
1 hour, 12 mins.

This module covers: (1) the steps you should take prior to drafting your proposal budget, (2) the two basic components of a budget (Direct Costs and F&A Costs) - including detailed info about each, (3) information on the Cost Accounting Standards that can affect your budget development, (4) info about Cost Sharing budgets, and (5) some on-line resources that are available to you for your budget preparation.

Recorded 10/10/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
27 mins.

In this module, we provide a few budget preparation tips along with the 5 basic steps that should be taken when preparing a proposal budget.

Recorded 10/10/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
32 mins.

This module reviews the two basic components of a budget and builds a short, sample proposal budget.

Recorded 12/6/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
42 mins.

This module discusses: (1) the three types of cost sharing; (2) the difference between cost sharing and infrastructure; (3) cost sharing’s impact on the F&A rate; (4) sources of cost sharing; (5) cost sharing responsibilities during proposal development as well as its documentation during the life of the award; and (6) when a separate, companion (cost sharing) account is set up.

Recorded 11/15/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
7 mins.

This module serves as an introduction to the concept of program income and lists the three ways program income can be used with your sponsored project.

Recorded 12/10/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
40 mins.

This module serves as a review of some of the key concepts contained in OMB Circulars A-110 (administrative guidelines) and A-21 (cost principles) which can impact ASU’s eligibility for funding if they are not followed. In addition, it introduces other policy documents which may also have an impact on ASU’s sponsored projects.

Recorded 9/11/09
Facilitator: Adrianne Hott
Length: 12 mins.

This class is formal training on the work instructions for how to Initiate Sponsor Forms in Step 2, Develop Proposals of the new process and procedures manual for RA/ORSPA staff. Reference the Training Summary, Develop Proposal section of your training record.

Recorded 10/25/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
55 mins.

This module provides: (1) an overview of the sponsor’s review process, (2) a comparison of sponsored accounts to other ASU accounts, (3) a reminder about depositing grant and contract funds, (4) two instances when you may be able to set up an account early, (5) an overview of the account set-up process, and (6) reminders of the financial responsibilities associated with sponsored accounts.

Recorded 11/15/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
15 mins.

This module provides info on when to use the UPAS form and the At-Risk Memo and how to complete each.

Recorded 11/15/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
18 mins.

This module provides a description of the subcontract process from including a subcontract in an ASU proposal to subcontract development to subcontract monitoring and administration.

Recorded 12/10/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
40 mins.

This module serves as a review of some of the key concepts contained in OMB Circulars A-110 (administrative guidelines) and A-21 (cost principles) which can impact ASU’s eligibility for funding if they are not followed. In addition, it introduces other policy documents which may also have an impact on ASU’s sponsored projects.

Recorded 11/15/07
Facilitator: Susan Broussard
55 mins.

This module briefly covers common post-award changes and typical project deliverables. Then it focuses on post-award administration, with an emphasis on account monitoring/reconciliation (including recommended Advantage tables and reports), potential post-award problems and managing complex projects.

Recorded 3/19/08
Facilitators: Brian Anderson & Anne Feuerborn
1 hour

This brown bag will discuss the main issues of cost sharing on sponsored projects. Topics include defining cost sharing; determining the difference between cost sharing and infrastructure; familiarization with ASU’s methods for documenting cost sharing; and discussing the reasons why cost sharing is discouraged on sponsored projects. Department staff will also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input to ORPSA on cost sharing concerns unique to their areas.

Recorded 1/29/08
Facilitators: Justin Poll & Bill Hall
1 hour, 15 mins.

In this brown bag, accountants from Grant & Contract Accounting will discuss the various financial reports available on the web. Participants will learn where to find the web reports and how to access them. Accountants will go into depth on what types of web reports are available, their purposes, as well as what each report details.

Recorded 4/23/08
Facilitator: Michele Wrapp
1 hour, 15 mins

In this brown bag, accountants from Grant & Contract Accounting will focus on three main issues important to sponsored projects accounting: sub-orgs, subcontracts, and facilities & administration reconciliation. Participants will learn what sub-orgs are and reasons to use them; the purpose of subcontracts; proper payment procedures and the importance of tracking invoices/payments; and how F&A is reconciled for surplus and deficits on cost reimbursable and fixed price accounts.