ResearchWise Hot Topics
Regulations that impact University research are constantly evolving, as are University policies designed to keep pace with them. NDRAC has established a monthly educational 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 delivers 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, and across campus, 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.
Fall 2026 Schedule
The ResearchWise Hot Topics series is hosted bi-monthly by Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance. All Notre Dame staff, faculty, and students are invited; there is no charge for attending. The series runs from September through May, with in person sessions having refreshments.
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.
If you have any questions, contact ResearchAdmin@nd.edu
| Month | Topic |
Speakers |
Date | Time | Location |
| September | Uniform Guidance and Other Policy Updates | Jenny Siemers, Lori Doll, Charlene Malott, Dante Brinkley, and Lisa Nichols |
September 9th |
11-Noon |
Grace 9 Collaboration Space |
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September 23rd |
11-Noon |
Zoom |
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| October | Research Related Agreement Types | Lori Doll | October 7th | 11-Noon | Grace 9 Collaboration Space |
| October 21st | 11-Noon | Zoom | |||
| November | Everything You Need to Know About Proposal Development | Brittany Salyers, Eva Nabuufu, Allison DeBlock | November 4th | 11-Noon | Grace 9 Collaboration Space |
| November 18th | 11-Noon | Zoom |
Previous Hot Topics Seminars
Award Proposals and Management
Reserarch Security and International Activites
| March 2026 | Lisa Nichols & Jess Stroud | How to Assess International Collaborations & Engagements | Link to slides |
| May 2024 | Jeff Pethick | Managing Complex International Awards: A Case Study of the AEGIS Project Sponsored by Unitaid | Link to slides |
| April 2024 | Scott Thompson | Regulated Research Data | Link to slides |
| March 2024 | Chris Ray & Lori Doll | International Travel Basics | Link to slides |
| February 2024 | Alisa Murphy, Dante Brinkley & Greg Lutrell | Engaging Foreign Contractors and Consultants | Link to slides |
| February 2023 | Lori Doll | Research Security and Expanded Disclosure Requirements for Researchers | Link to slides |
U.S. Sponsor Updates
| May 2026 | Lori Doll | Federal Sponsor Updates (no recording available) | Link to slides |
| January 2026 | Lori Doll | Federal Sponsor Updates (no recording available) | Link to slides |
| September 2025 | Lori Doll | Federal Sponsor Updates (no recording available) | Link to slides |
| January 2025 | Lori Doll | Federal Sponsor Updates (no recording available) | Link to slides |
| October 2024 | Lori Doll | Federal Sponsor Updates | Link to slides |
| January 2024 | Lori Doll | Update to Sponsor Requirements | Link to slides |
| September 2023 | Lori Doll | What the Feds Want You to Know: Federal Disclosure Requirements | Link to slides |
| May 2023 | Lori Doll | Safe and Equitable Research Environments: Sponsor Policy Updates | Link to slides |
Research Hot Topics Registration
For access to the previous recordings and slides, and for invitations for the upcoming 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
- Use your ND account to join the NDRAC ResearchWise: Emerging/Hot Topics Google Group
- Click the Join Group button near the top of the group page
- Sessions will automatically be added to your calendar, but it can take up to 24 hours after joining