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STAR Workshop: Guidelines in Action – Practical Steps in Engaging & Compensating Research Support Workers – Feb. 25, 2026
Session Description
February 25 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Discover how to put the University’s 'Guideline on Engaging and Compensating Research Support Workers' into practice withconfidence. This workshop is designed for both new and experienced researcheradministrators and will help you:
- Navigate research support worker categories and make informed decisions about engagement and compensation
- Ensure compliance with funder requirements and Universityprocurement policy
- Strengthen your ability to build a research teamby understanding when and how to use the full range of available engagementoptions
By the end of the session, you’ll be equippedwith the information and tools you need to make effective, compliant, andwell-supported research staffing decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Confidently categorize, engage, and compensate research support workers
- Support PIs in preparing accurate funded research budgets that reflect the costs of engaging research support workers
- Maintain compliance with University and Sponsor policies and applicable legislation when engaging research support workers