ORSP Training and Professional Development

• All compliance-related training (IRB, IACUC, RCR, etc.)
• DVDs available for check-out
• Mandatory PI Training
• Open Forums
• Tailored Discussions
• Training Schedule
• CAS Proposal Development Series

P.I. Training

Accepting recommendations made by Legislative Auditors, the Montana Board of Regents instructed the Montana University System (MUS) presidents to implement mandatory training for MUS researchers in pre- and post-award grant management, intellectual property, and conflict of interest and misconduct in science compliance.

As a result, any UM faculty or staff who anticipate submitting grant or contract applications on behalf of The University of Montana must complete PI Training prior to submittal.  Such training remains valid if a PI or co-PI actively submits proposals.  However, if a PI or co-PI does not submit for two years following PI Training, the training must be retaken prior to any proposal submittal.  (Schedule)

If unable to attend PI Training prior to submission, new researchers may request a one-time waiver via email to the ORSP director.  The request, cc'd to  individual's chair and dean, must explain why PI Training has not already been completed, and state the individual's commitment to attend the next scheduled training.

ORSP Professional Development Series

Open Forums provide a round-table opportunity for all individuals involved in the research enterprise from across campus to come together to discuss challenges and share information.  No registration or sign-up is needed (first-come, first-served). (Schedule)

Tailored Discussions can be scheduled over a noon hour with a small group, during a regularly-scheduled departmental meeting, or at a round-table held specifically for this conversation.  These visits will last no longer than 60 minutes and will include participants from sponsored programs including both members of your departmentally-assigned team, and others as necessary for topical expertise.  Q&A is welcome and included, discussion topics must be identified prior to the visit , even if only with a broad brush.  Please call x6670 or email Judy Fredenberg to coordinate a time and topics for this discussion.

DVD Presentations are offerred throughout the academic year.  Covering a variety of topics, many DVDs are produced by the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and presented by leading research administrators from across the nation. 

DVD Resources may be checked out.  Please contact ORSP at 243-6671 or Joni Waldrup for further information. 

NCURA DVDs:

• Fiscal Aspects of Human Subjects Compliance, 2011
• International Collaborations: Negotiations and Compliance, 2011
• Managing Interations and Potential Conflicts with University Spin-Offs and Other Small Businesses, 2011
• ABC's of the Federal Cost Principles, 2011
• Negotiating Federal Contracts and Pass-Through Awards, aired September 21, 2010
• Non Financial Research Compliance, aired June 15, 2010
• Critical Issues for the Department Administrator, aired March 23, 2010
• Managing Financial Requirements of Awards, aired January 26, 2010
• Subrecipient Monitoring: Assessing Risk, aired September 15, 2009
• F&A Rates for the Non-Accountant, aired June 9, 2009
• Cost Sharing: Why No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, aired March 10, 2009
• Audits and the Audit Process, aired January 13, 2009
• Good Customer Service for Research Administrators, 2008
• Complex Agreements, 2008
• Effective Proposal Development, 2008
• Managing Cost Issues, 2008

Other Training Topics:

• Data Management Plans for Successful NIH and NSF Grants, Principal Investigators Association, presented by Dr. Michael Lesiecki, 6/29/2011
• NSF Criteria: Successfully Communicating Broader impacts, Principal Investigators Association, presented by Martin Butler, 3/24/2011
• The Lab: Avoiding Research Misconduct, The Office of Research Integrity, 2011
• Mastering Deemed Exports: An Exporter's Compliance Tool, The Exprot Practitionery & Spark Media: "What exporters, universities, and research laboratores must know to avoid costly violations of EAR and ITAR Deemed Export regulations," 2006

Training and Professional Development Schedule

Call x6671 to register.

Click on the title for the specifics of what is segements are offered in each part, and the Workshop/Supplemental Information Guide and, if available, Case Studies.  BRING this document with you to the session.  In order to request CE credits from NCURA, all parts must be attended in any given session.

International Collaborations:  Negotiations and Compliance (DVD from the National Council of University Research Administrators

Workshop/Supplemental Information Guide and Case Studies

Jan 31 (Tuesday), Todd 203 – Part 1 – 45 minutes, plus discussion

• Introduction:  The Research Environment
• International Collaboration Considerations

February 7 (Tuesday), Todd 204 – Part 2 – 42 minutes, plus discussion

• Regulations and Compliance

February 14 (Tuesday), Todd 203  – Part 3 – 67 minutes, plus discussion

• Other Considerations
• Risk Management
• Wrap Up

The Fiscal Aspects of Human Subjects Compliance

Workshop/Supplemental Information Guide and Case Studies

March 14 (Wednesday), Todd 210 – Part 1 – 48 minutes, plus 

• Introduction:  Clinical Trials vs. Clinical Research
• Human Subjects Training Requirements
• Institutional and Federal Requirements

March 16 (Friday), Todd 203 – Part 2 – 50 minutes, plus discussion

• Clinical Trial Billing:  Compliance & Risks
• Conflicts of Interest
• Roles and Responsibilities

March 19 (Monday), Todd 203 – Part 3 – 58 minutes, plus discussion

• IT Solutions
• Closeout
• Wrap-Up

CAS Proposal Development Series

 The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Proposal Development Series events are sponsored by CAS, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development, and the Faculty Development Office.  These sessions are open to all University faculty.