Research Administration: Onboarding and Introduction to Resources You Should Know

The Grant Services & Analysis office recognizes Research Administration training resources and tools are not always easy to find. To help transition to research administration in Michigan Medicine, we’ve mapped topic-specific information in pre- and post-award, as well as types of access you might need and professional development opportunities.     

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Pre-Award

Pre-Award supports the creation and submission of a proposal. This includes partnering with investigators to review funding opportunities, determine budgetary needs, complete sponsor forms, and route proposals in eRPM for review, approval, and submission of the application. The resources below provide learning opportunities about different items that Research Administrators may assist Investigators with throughout proposal creation.
 

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Recommended Training Approach
Workflow Timeline

Post-Award Management

Post-Award Management occurs over the duration of an award and includes award & account setup, as well as partnering with investigators in monitoring fiscal activity, managing changes to the initial award (modifications), reporting progress, and completing closeout requirements. The resources below provide learning opportunities about different items that Research Administrators may assist Investigators with throughout an awards' lifecycle.
 

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Recommended Training Approach
Workflow Timeline

Professional Development

Professional Development and career training provides the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that can help you in your job and further your career. The resources below provide learning opportunities to support growth in both the knowledge and skills required in Research Administration.
 

System Access

System Access regulates what data a user can access and what transactional activities they can view or perform. The following provides information about accessing systems commonly utilized in Research Administration.
 

Recommended OARS Access for Data Warehouse & M-Pathways