Regulations that impact University research are constantly evolving, as are University policies designed to keep pace with them. NDRAC is launching a new monthly Zoom series, Research Hot Topics, to help you - faculty, researchers, staff, postdocs, and grad students - keep up with these changes, clarify confusion, and ensure compliance and integrity in the impactful work you do.

The ResearchWise Hot Topics Series will deliver informative and engaging discussions about emerging topics in the field of research administration. Each monthly topic will be offered twice, once in-person and once virtually, to provide flexibility to fit your schedule.

Experts from NDRAC will present and will be on hand to answer questions on the topic of the day as well as any other research questions you have. From understanding award and contracting processes and data privacy to understanding safety and conflict of interest, we want to make sure you have the updated information you need when you need it. Please join us for networking, learning, and refreshments.

Upcoming Spring 2024 Schedule

January 2024 Wednesday 17th 11am- Noon In Person Lori Doll New & Updated Sponsor Requirements for 2024
  Wednesday 31st 11am- Noon Zoom    
February 2024 Wednesday 14th 11am- Noon In Person

Alisa Murphy, Greg Lutrell & Dante Brinkley

Engaging Foreign Contractors/Consultants to Support Sponsored Program Efforts
  Wednesday 28th 11am- Noon Zoom    
March 2024 Tuesday 12th 11am- Noon In Person

Led by Lori Doll

with Chris Ray

International Travel Basics: Requirements for Researchers and the NDI Travel Registry
Tuesday 26th 11am- Noon Zoom    
April 2024 Tuesday 9th 11am- Noon In Person

Led by Scott Thompson

Regulated Research Data: What is it? How to handle it, and the Researchers Responsibilities
Tuesday 23rd 11am- Noon Zoom    
May 2024 Wednesday 8th 11am- Noon In Person

Jeff Pethick

Managing Complex International Awards: Case Study of the AEGIS Project Sponsored by Unitaid
Wednesday 22nd 11am- Noon Zoom    

There are monthly topics from January through May with each topic hosted twice, one in person with refreshments and one via Zoom.

Event registration is required. Once registered, all sessions will be added to your calendar. Come to any or all of the sessions. If you attended the ResearchWise Hot Topics sessions last year, you are automatically registered for this year. There is nothing you need to do.

If you are a new registrant, please go to the registration section.

The ResearchWise Hot Topics series is hosted bi-annually by Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance. All Notre Dame staff, faculty, and students are invited; there is no charge for attending.

If you have any questions, contact ResearchAdmin@nd.edu

Previous Hot Topics Seminars

January 2023

Liz Rulli Everything RA's need to know about Faculty Appt Link to slides

February 2023

Lori Doll Research Security and Expanded Disclosure Requirements for Researchers Link to slides

March 2023

Eric Felde New Requirements in Regulated Research Activities Link to slides

April 2023

Greg Luttrell Research Related Agreement Types Link to slides

May 2023

Lori Doll Safe and Equitable Research Environments: Sponsor Policy Updates Link to slides

September 2023

Lori Doll What the Feds Want to Know: Federal Disclosure Requirements Link to slides

October 2023

Liz Rulli Outside Activities, Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment and Committed Effort Link to slides

November 2023

David Ross The ABC's of Grant Proposal Development Link to slides

December 2023

Eric Felde, Lori Doll

& Scott Thompson

NDR Compliance Team: Our Team, Our Partners & Our Roles
(No recording available)
Link to slides

Research Hot Topics Registration

To attend the sessions, you need to be a member of the NDRAC ResearchWise: Emerging/Hot Topics Google Group.

If you attended the ResearchWise Hot Topics sessions last year, you are automatically registered for this year. There’s nothing you need to do.

If you are a new registrant, use the links below to register.

ND Users

  1. Use your ND account to join the NDRAC ResearchWise: Emerging/Hot Topics Google Group
  2. Click the Join Group button near the top of the group page
    ResearchWise Hot Topic Seminar Series Google Group
  3. Sessions will automatically be added to your calendar, but it can take up to 24 hours after joining