2023 STAR Workshop # 5 – Managing Research with FIS and RIS Tools – June 20, 2023
Session Description
June 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
In this session research administrators will be provided with tools to use FIS and RIS to support the post award stage of the research funding life cycle.
Join members of the FAST (Financial Advisory Services and Training) and RIS (Research Information Systems) teams to learn how to use FIS and RIS reports to identify if an award has been received, a fund has been set up, and how to manage the funding during the life of the grant, as well as address common challenges that occur when closing an award.
Presenters
- Annaliza Co, Research Financial Systems Specialist, Operations & Budget, VPRI
- Rames Paramsothy, Senior Business Analyst - Training, FAST
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the three stages in the financial management of research awards
- Identify tools and generate the appropriate FIS reports at each stage
- Understand the link between GL accounts and the research budget
- Determine common issues and errors that arise during award closure and learn how to trouble shoot
Additional Information
See the STAR program for resources and to learn about past events.
The STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such as business officers, research administrator/facilitators, strategic research officers, finance-related staff, and faculty.