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Training
The GW Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) provides resources and training to investigators and research administrators across the university. OSP offers trainings that cover all stages of the sponsored projects lifecycle at various times throughout the year. Additionally, GW community members can request specific sponsored research trainings for their school, institute or department by emailing the osp_eandt
gwu [dot] edu (OSP Education and Training Unit).
- The OSP Pre-Award Bootcamp covers a series of pre-award topics, including sponsor guidelines, proposal types, proposal budgeting, compliance overview, and proposal review before routing to OSP.
- The OSP Award Management Bootcamp covers a series of award management topics, including an overview of sponsored projects, research integrity considerations, award modifications and prior approvals, purchasing goods, and much more.
- OSP Brown Bag Sessions are designed to be informal working meetings to discuss a pre-determined topic with subject matter experts (SMEs) and learn new skills related to that topic. Attendees should come to these sessions prepared to engage, discuss, and ask questions of the SMEs.
- The GW Collaborative Research Administrator Group (CRAG) hosts a monthly meeting with goals of facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information on best practices in research administration, providing research training and information on consistent operational processes, and developing innovative and efficient administrative practices. CRAG meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 11am.
- OSP periodically offers training related to research administration systems such as myResearch and PI Dashboard. myResearch trainings cover all functions of myResearch, including pre-award functions, post-award functions, agreements, subawards, SF424 creation and more. PI Dashboard trainings highlight system tips and tricks, and answer questions related to this award-winning tool.
Resources
- The OSP Education and Training Unit maintains a resource library on SharePoint containing recordings and materials from past training sessions, as well as other resource materials. A GW login is required to access this SharePoint site.
- Upcoming OSP Education and Training events can be found on the GW Calendar or on the OSP website front page.
- The OSP Education and Training Unit maintains a Google Calendar of upcoming GW and external training events that may be of interest to the research community. Access the calendar using this link.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does OSP offer training related to human subjects research?
While topics related to human subjects research may come up in many different sponsored research trainings, OSP does not offer training specific to human subjects research. The GW Office of Human Research offers training specific to human subjects research, including training related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
- Where can I find GW's Responsible Conduct of Research training series?
The GW Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) manages GW's Responsible Conduct of Research training series.
- How can I arrange for OSP to train my lab/department/class on a sponsored research topic?
OSP SMEs are happy to provide virtual and/or in-person training on a variety of sponsored research topics to members of the GW community. Contact OSP_EandT
gwu [dot] edu (OSP_EandT[at]gwu[dot]edu) to discuss your specific training needs and to schedule a training session for your group.
Support
- For information on training resources, or to request an OSP sponsored research training, contact osp_eandtgwu [dot] edu (OSP_EandT[at]gwu[dot]edu)