STAR Workshop 11 – Research Administration Basics – Oct. 10, 2024
Session Description
October 10 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Enhance your knowledge about research administration at the University of Toronto (U of T). This comprehensive workshop focuses on essential components of the U of T research funding application and management processes. Topics include:
- Basic concepts of research administration, throughthe application to award completion stages
- Differences between major types of funding
- Understanding the roles and offices involved in supporting research excellence
- Basic guidelines for determining research expenseeligibility
- Essential policies, regulations, and frequently used documents
- An overview of My Research (MR) systems
- Valuable resources, contacts, and supports
Ideal for newcomers to research administrationand useful for more seasoned staff. All staffinvolved in research administration are welcome, including (but not limitedto!) Divisional Business Officers, Strategic Research Officers, BusinessDevelopment Officers, Partnerships Officers, and Faculty. Enhance your skills and connect with the resources you need for success!
Presenters:
- Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency & Foundation Funding, Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI)
- Loredana Polidoro, Manager, Partnerships, VPRI
- Nadia Saracoglu, Research Systems Technology Manager, VPRI
- Olga Ledeneva, Director, Research Financial Reporting & Audit, VPRI
- Rames Paramsothy, Senior Business Analyst - Training, Financial Services
- Scott Wilson, Research Compliance Manager, VPRI
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.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basic components of research administration at U of T, including key roles and U of T offices involved
- Recognize key research funding sponsors and the differences between funded vs. non-funded agreements
- Understand the basics of expense eligibility for research funding
- Know essential research regulations, policies, guidelines, and common documents
- Be able to identify the different MR systems and the purpose of each system
- Know where to find resources and support for research administrators
