Federal Research Updates: Please see Federal Research Updates 2025 for the latest updates on executive orders and policies impacting federally funded research.
Collaborative Research Administrators Group
The Collaborative Research Administrators Group (CRAG) was organized to promote and encourage collaboration between Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) staff and departmental research administrators with the ultimate goal of providing a forum for staff involved in research administration to share information and ideas.
CRAG endeavors to:
- Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and information on best practices
- Provide research training and information on consistent operational processes
- Develop innovative and efficient administrative practices
Everyone involved in research administration is welcome to attend.
CRAG Meetings - 2025
Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG January 2025: OSP and OVPR Updates | ||
Thursday, February 20th, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG February 2025: Expense Reporting and Travel Compliance Tips | Attendance Certificate | |
Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG March 2025: FY2025 Audit Reminders and Fiscal Year Updates | Attendance Certificate | |
Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG June 2025: AI Across the Research Lifecycle | Attendance Certificate | |
Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG September 2025: OSP Research Updates | Attendance Certificate | |
Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | CRAG October 2025: Specialized Service Agreements and Export Controls | Attendance Certificate | |
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | Topic to be Announced | Registration Coming Soon | |
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm | Topic to be Announced | Registration Coming Soon |
All recordings are available via the CRAG Teamsite and require a GW UserID and password to access.
CRAG Listserv
CRAG emails are sent to the listserv most Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The emails contain important research administration news and announcements, upcoming OSP Education and Training events, upcoming external training opportunities, and resources and recordings from past trainings.
CRAG Teamsite
To access important information and presentations and recordings from previous CRAG meetings listed below, please login to the CRAG Teamsite using your GW UserID and password.
Previous CRAG Meeting Topics: 2024
- CRAG December 2024: Subaward Invoice Review
- CRAG November 2024: Announcements for the CRAG Community
- CRAG October 2024: Concur DCF Training with Procure-to-Pay and Cybersecurity Training with IT
- CRAG September 2024: Academic Year Kickoff with OSP
- CRAG June 2024: Excel Tips and Tricks for Research Administration
- CRAG April 2024: OSP and GCAS Updates
- CRAG March 2024: Audit Information and Year-End Reminders with GCAS
- CRAG January 2024: A Discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Download the Sponsored Projects Handbook (PDF, GW Login Required)