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Training for Sponsored Program Staff

SRAI LevelUP Learning

Powered by Society of Research Administrators International, the RF is offering access to a variety of self-paced SRAI courses to help staff learn and grow. Courses range from 2 to 5 hours in duration on topics most relevant to the modern research administration professional. Each module includes a randomized, comprehensive 50 question exam that challenges staff to demonstrate their aptitude while reinforcing the lessons and insights contained in the course. Unlimited access is available through December 2022 only. Reach out to learning@rfsuny.org to find out more information.

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Contracts Series: Review and Interpretation of Contractual Terms and Conditions

In this 4-part series, hosted by the RF Office of General Counsel, new sponsored program staff learn how to review and interpret contractual terms by breaking down contracts term by term. Participants learned the basics of research agreements, clinical trial agreements, data use agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, as well as spotting and resolving risk-related terms and conditions such as indemnifications, publication restrictions, subject injury, warranty clauses, intellectual property, confidentiality/non-disclosure provisions and more.

    • If you are responsible for reviewing and interpreting contracts, this series may be right for you.
    • Materials are confidential and Supervisor and General Counsel pre-approval is required.
    • Contact learning@rfsuny.org to request access.

What You Need to Know Agency by Agency

In this 9-part series, you learn to navigate & identify critical parts of a contract and how to find the information you need to be successful.

    • Speak with your supervisor to determine which sessions are right for you based on which agencies your campus works with.

Watch the series here. Find materials here.

DOD | NIH | NASA | HRSA | NYS, DEC, DOH, NYSED | Department of Homeland Security | DOJ | Department of Commerce | NSF

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