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Research Administration Training Program

Research administration training at ND is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective management of research projects. By providing staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of funding, regulations, compliance, and project management, research administration training plays a vital role in promoting the success and integrity of research endeavors. Overall, research administration training serves as a cornerstone in supporting the entire research ecosystem, from securing funding to disseminating results, thus reinforcing the foundation upon which scientific progress relies.

NDR currently provides access to SRAI LevelUP trainings to any staff at ND free of charge. These trainings can provide you the basic tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform your role efficiently and effectively. You will feel confident in your ability to answer the most common questions that you will encounter in your role. In addition, researchers and staff at ND are encouraged to participate in the ResearchWise Hot Topic seminars were you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals who can provide a campus-wide network of resources beyond the SRAI training sessions, ultimately creating a unified culture of learning, sharing, and growth for research at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Online Research Administration Training Resources

SRAI LevelUp

The University of Notre Dame is pleased to partner with the Society of Research Administrators (SRA) International in offering the LevelUP program to Research Administrators and associated roles throughout the university. For more information and to get registered, please click here.

CITI Program

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a consortium of universities that provides convenient and comprehensive online training modules, for all faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars in a variety of research areas.

Essentials of Research Administration Training
Responsible Conduct of Research for Research Administrators (mandatory for all NDRAC staff)
Log in to CITI with your Notre Dame NetID and password, select "View Courses" for the University of Notre Dame, then scroll to the bottom of the next page and select "Add a course." Enroll in and complete the course you have selected

Other Online Training Resources

Additional Resources

NDRAC maintains a library of policy guidelines, forms, and codes needed for proposal preparation, award management, compliance, and more:

Helpful resources offered by other departments are listed below.

Those who are interested in job-specific training are encouraged to explore opportunities offered by professional associations for research administrators.

Need More Information?

To give input or for more information on training opportunities or educational resources, please contact ResearchAdmin@nd.edu.

Research Administration Training