Research Administration Processes: The Impact of COVID-19- Jan. 28, 2021
Session Description
January 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST
Join VPRI staff for the 2021 STAR (STrengthening Administration of Research) workshop series! In this first workshop, we'll take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on research funding administration. Get a better understanding of what processes have changed and what remains the same. Apply your new and existing knowledge in guided scenarios.
Presenters:
- Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency and Foundation Funding, Research Services VPRI
- Kevin Hamilton, Director, Institutional Initiatives, Research Services, VPRI
- Donna Walker, Director, Research Financial Reporting & Audit, Research Oversight & Compliance, VPRI
*Please note that STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such as business officers, research administrator/facilitators, finance-related staff, and faculty.
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Learning Objectives
1. Understand the impact of Covid-19 on administrative processes, such as the Form 300 process, wet/dry signatures, and backup documentation requirements.
2. Determine the eligibility of research project expenses in the context of working from home.
3. Understand the Covid-19 mitigation measures offered by research funding programs.