Research Administration Training
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 offers researchers and staff ResearchWise Hot Topic seminars where you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals who can provide a campus-wide network of resources, ultimately creating a unified culture of learning, sharing, and growth for research at Notre Dame.
RAISE: Research Administration Insight, Support, & Education
We are excited to announce the launch of our first eLearning course: "It Takes a Campus: Connecting Research and Administration at Notre Dame." This introductory course offers a comprehensive overview of the research lifecycle at Notre Dame. You'll explore how various teams within Notre Dame Research collaborate with campus partners to transform innovative research ideas into meaningful, real-world outcomes. Through this course, you'll gain insight into the key phases of the research process and the support structures that help bring scholarly projects to life.
You can find the course through the eNDeavorTraining Library, under the ND Research section. We invite you to explore this module and discover how each one of us contributes to advancing research at Notre Dame!
Notre Dame Research Administration Online 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.
If you wish to participate, you will first need an SRA International account:
- If you have never had an SRA International account before, you will need to create a new visitor registration at https://www.srainternational.org/home using your @nd.edu email address. Once you have created your guest account, please email ResearchAdmin@nd.edu with the email address your guest account is associated with and you will be issued the program invitation link.
- If you are an SRA International member or have been one in the past, please do not create a new guest account. Please email ResearchAdmin@nd.edu with the email address your account is associated with, and you will be issued the program invitation link.
To register for a course:
- Email ResearchAdmin@nd.edu with the name of the course you would like to enroll in. You will be registered for the course and will see it appear under your enrolled courses.
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
National Council of Research Administrators (NCURA) 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.
- 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 professional associations for research administrators.
- National Council of University Research Administrators
- Society of Research Administrators International
- Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research
- Association of University Export Control
- The Federal Demonstration Partnership
Need More Information?
To give input or for more information on training opportunities or educational resources, please contact ResearchAdmin@nd.edu.