Friday Center

Objective Presenters will walk participants through a variety of sponsor Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Notices of Award (NOAs). At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify key relevant information from both a pre- and post-award perspective Presenters Kathryn Calderone, Senior Research Administration Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs Caitlin Murn, Sponsored […]

Obejective Illustrate how research study teams collaborate with many UNC groups to: • implement the tasks required in the research protocol • ensure the finances associated with the protocol tasks flow correctly The road to the finish line is not always straight: • managing amendments, AE's, incorrect bills, and the sponsor Presenters Ashwini Roy-Chaudhury, Director […]

Objective In this session, we will introduce Greenphire as well as provide updates to Tango, and cover best practices and guidelines for Cash Advance and P-Card participant payments processes. Presenters Amanda Chang, Director of Operations, Office of Sponsored Programs Stacy Masters, Research Projects Accountant, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research  

Objective Update on new guidelines for data management and sharing and the services of the RDMC. Presenters Jon Crabtree, Director of Research Data Management John Martin, Assistant Director of Data Architecture Thu-Mai Lewis, Assistant Director of Data Stewardship  

Objective This session will provide an introduction to a document that gathers Best Practices for Award Execution and Management collected from departments engaged in sponsored research across campus. We will highlight communication practices and workflows within a department and between the department and OSP and external stakeholders. The goal of these best practices is to […]

Objective This session will explore the transformative impact of AI in research administration, with a particular focus on Microsoft Copilot. It will cover best practices, responsible usage guidelines, and effective prompting techniques to enhance administrative processes. Presenters Jim Kenny, Business Officer SOM Sponsored Programs Office  

Objective To provide updates and information related to the Research Core Development Team's efforts to provide support to UNC core facilities. Presenters Ben Wright, Director of Research Core Development Meghan Kraft, Director of Research Core Facilities Michael Akridge, Financial Analyst OSP

Objective This session will highlight how Clinical Trial negotiations and administration should: ensure UNC requests competitive professional rates the project has adequate effort to succeed all appropriate tasks not offered by Sponsors are covered Presenters Bill Elmore, Independent Contractor VC for Res Nicole Nelson, Accountant Finance Service Ctr Olivia Kohrman, Clinical Research Budget Specialist VC […]

Objective Determining whether funding is a gift, or a sponsored program can be challenging. Join this session to learn the distinctions between the funding types and resources available to support the proper classification of gifts v grants. Presenters Stacy Barca, Assistant Director, Research Admin OSP Christina Lawrence, Senior Research Administration Manager OSP  

Objective Understand the IRB process and types of IRB review Describe two IRB-related responsibilities for investigators after receiving IRB approval for a study Identify which events are reportable to the UNC IRB Demonstrate how the OHRE/IRB office must work in consultation with other research administrative offices Presenters Carley Emerson, Director, Ofc. of Human Research Ethics […]

Objective Information and helpful tips for collecting payments from external customers of core facilities. Presenters Ben Wright, Director of Research Core Development Kara Clissold, Associate Director Med Ad-Research Leah Combs, Accountant Finance Service Ctr.  

Objective This presentation will review the submission process for LOGs, including when and why to submit, and the different types of requests. Presenters Julie Cook, Principal Sponsored Programs Officer OSP Sarah Hamilton, Principal Sponsored Programs Officer OSP