Training

Research Administration Training Program

Notre Dame Research Administration (NDRA) offers its flagship training program on the research lifecycle twice annually in the fall and spring. The Research Administration Training Program (RATP) is open to researchers and staff whose work touches some part of the research enterprise at Notre Dame. Those who complete the 4.5 day program receive a completion certificate and invitations to continuing education opportunities.

To nominate an employee for participation in the program, please contact the Research Administration Training Program Manager.

Additional Resources

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

• Notre Dame Research Resource Library
• Notre Dame Research FAQs

Helpful resources offered by other departments are listed below.

• Research and Sponsored Program Accounting Glossary
• Research and Sponsored Program Accounting FAQs
• Quick Reference Guide – Which Finance Tool is Right for Me?

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

• National Council of University Research Administrators
• Society of Research Administrators International

Need More Information?

To give input or for more information on training opportunities or educational resources, please contact the Research Administration Training Program Manager.