NCURA Webinars

NCURA Webinars are professional development sessions from the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), a leading research administration association. The webinars bring national perspectives and practical tools to research administrators, covering current sponsor requirements, compliance expectations, and best practices in both pre-award and post-award.

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Title	Webinar/Presentation
Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices This webinar provides an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discusses practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlights how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.	View the webinar and presentation (05/18/2026) (2 hours 30 minutes)

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Webinar/Presentation

Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices

This webinar provides an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discusses practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlights how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.

View the webinar and presentation (05/18/2026) (2 hours 30 minutes)

Title	Webinar/Presentation
Tips and Tools for Preparing Investigator Disclosures on Biosketches and Current & Pending This webinar explores recent federal guidance related to research security, disclosure of foreign activities, and requirements from NSTC and NSPM-33, and distinguishes key differences in biosketch and current/pending support requirements across major federal agencies.	View the webinar (11/12/2025) (2 hours 32 minutes) View the presentation
The Latest in Audits (2025) The world of university research has been inundated with change during 2025. Audits are one of the few constants amidst the turbulence we have experienced. The federal government and other sponsors continue to conduct incurred cost and compliance engagements, and the Single (Uniform Guidance) Audit is still an annual task for most institutions. This webinar will focus on recent audits to help institutions know what to expect from such activities.	View the webinar (10/01/2025) (2 hours 32 minutes) View the presentation
Accelerating Research Contracting with AI and Automation Tools, Ethics, and Real World This webinar explores use cases like reusing prior agreements, leveraging AI for contract summarization and negotiation insights, and designing better prompts for contract “chat” tools. Drawing on lessons learned from early adopters—including a case study from the Mayo Clinic—this session offers concrete strategies for thoughtful, ethical AI integration. Interactive exercises will give attendees hands-on experience in prompting, workflow design, and rethinking their contracting processes for the digital age.	View the webinar (06/10/2025) (2 hours 24 minutes) View the presentation
The Uniform Guidance: Revisions and Implementation Workshop The “extreme makeover” of the Uniform Guidance results in revisions of 69 out of 191 sections (or 36 percent) from its 2020 edition. With the effective date of October 1, 2024, some of the revisions have become effective but most of the administrative and accounting revisions become effective on July 1, 2025 for most research institutions (the first fiscal year starting after October 1, 2024). Participants will have an opportunity to share and to ask questions of the presenters and other participants.	View the webinar (03/19/2025) (3 hours 17 minutes) View the presentation
Navigating Post-Award Allowability This webinar will provide a clear understanding of post-award allowability requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and non-governmental funding policies while maximizing the impact of grant funds. This webinar is ideal for grant managers, administrators, compliance officers, and finance staff seeking to deepen their understanding of post-award allowability and ensure funds are used effectively within regulatory guidelines.	View the webinar (03/05/2025) (2 hours 31 minutes) View the presentation

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Webinar/Presentation

Tips and Tools for Preparing Investigator Disclosures on Biosketches and Current & Pending

This webinar explores recent federal guidance related to research security, disclosure of foreign activities, and requirements from NSTC and NSPM-33, and distinguishes key differences in biosketch and current/pending support requirements across major federal agencies.

View the webinar (11/12/2025) (2 hours 32 minutes)

View the presentation

The Latest in Audits (2025)

The world of university research has been inundated with change during 2025. Audits are one of the few constants amidst the turbulence we have experienced. The federal government and other sponsors continue to conduct incurred cost and compliance engagements, and the Single (Uniform Guidance) Audit is still an annual task for most institutions. This webinar will focus on recent audits to help institutions know what to expect from such activities.

View the webinar (10/01/2025) (2 hours 32 minutes)

View the presentation

Accelerating Research Contracting with AI and Automation Tools, Ethics, and Real World

This webinar explores use cases like reusing prior agreements, leveraging AI for contract summarization and negotiation insights, and designing better prompts for contract “chat” tools. Drawing on lessons learned from early adopters—including a case study from the Mayo Clinic—this session offers concrete strategies for thoughtful, ethical AI integration. Interactive exercises will give attendees hands-on experience in prompting, workflow design, and rethinking their contracting processes for the digital age.

View the webinar (06/10/2025) (2 hours 24 minutes)

View the presentation

The Uniform Guidance: Revisions and Implementation Workshop

The “extreme makeover” of the Uniform Guidance results in revisions of 69 out of 191 sections (or 36 percent) from its 2020 edition. With the effective date of October 1, 2024, some of the revisions have become effective but most of the administrative and accounting revisions become effective on July 1, 2025 for most research institutions (the first fiscal year starting after October 1, 2024). Participants will have an opportunity to share and to ask questions of the presenters and other participants.

View the webinar (03/19/2025) (3 hours 17 minutes)

View the presentation

Navigating Post-Award Allowability

This webinar will provide a clear understanding of post-award allowability requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and non-governmental funding policies while maximizing the impact of grant funds.
This webinar is ideal for grant managers, administrators, compliance officers, and finance staff seeking to deepen their understanding of post-award allowability and ensure funds are used effectively within regulatory guidelines.

View the webinar (03/05/2025) (2 hours 31 minutes)

View the presentation

Title	Webinar/Presentation
Bridging Success: Navigating from Proposal to Post-Award Triumph From idea to reality: The bridge from proposal submission to project management is an important transition. This session delves into the best practices necessary to set awards on a path to post-award success. While the excitement of winning can feel rewarding, it signals the kickoff of long-haul award management. Diligent attention, management, and communication can ensure the project adheres to sponsor and institutional guidelines. This session promises to be an invaluable resource for research administrators, project managers, and researchers, providing attendees with the real-world tools and knowledge necessary to transition their projects from proposal to post-award.	View the presentation (12/05/24)
Export Controls for the Research Administrator Ever wondered what export controls are? Have you seen a grant or contract term referencing EAR, ITAR or OFAC and didn’t know what that meant? We (2 export control professionals) will give you the fundamentals and the tools to recognize export control concerns in the grants life cycle. We’ll explain the basics behind the regulations and walk through red flags that further analysis by a knowledgeable export controls resource is likely warranted. Lastly, the webinar will describe a few hypothetical case studies that we’ll break down.	View the webinar (11/19/2024) (2 hours 23 minutes) View the presentation
Culture of Compliance: What is it and How to Develop One To navigate this ever-changing environment, it is important for institutions to focus on developing a “culture of compliance” by creating an organizational environment where following regulatory and ethical obligations is a highly valued expectation. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”.	View the webinar (10/08/2024) (2 hours 4 minutes) View the presentation
The RPPR Matrix - Decoding and Problem Solving the NIH Progress Report System Completing an RPPR can be a daunting challenge especially if one is new to the process. This webinar goes through an actual Progress Report (RPPR), section by section in detail explaining the requirements that NIH will review. The webinar addresses the common errors and warnings and how to avoid the common pitfalls that result in a late submission or a non-compliant RPPR that can result in further inquiry from NIH. In addition, you will learn about the difference between SNAP and Non-SNAP RPPRs, Multiple component RPPRs, completion of the Budget Section H for applicable activity codes and dive into HSS/ASSIST for Human Subjects reporting requirements.	View the webinar (9/30/2024) (2 hours 30 minutes) View the presentation
The Art of Leadership, Communication Skills, and the Importance of People In times of national or institutional crises, your communication skills are critical for leadership. Communication skills underscore the critical role that people play in ensuring your success as an effective research administrator. View this insightful webinar to learn from the collective wisdom of our panel of seasoned research administrators, who have navigated numerous challenges and emerged stronger. Their experience and strategies will provide valuable lessons on how to lead effectively and foster a resilient team.	View the webinar (9/12/24) (2 hours 33 minutes) View the presentation
NSPM-33 and the CHIPS Act Requirements: Current Status and Options for Implementation and Communications This webinar will provide the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS Act research security requirements. University-wide awareness and engagement are critical for developing an effective program. Webinar leads will discuss how they have garnered institutional support for creating or updating university policy and processes in preparation for meeting NSPM-33 standards and elicit successful strategies from participants.	View the webinar (8/08/24) (3 hours 16 minutes) View the presentation
Research (In)security: Preparation for the Elusive Final Rule(s) and the (Im)balance of Agency Implementations This webinar discusses recent updates from different agencies, as well as key legislative developments, enforcement activity, and their potential implications for our institutions. Presenters discuss common compliance challenges and explore what steps institutions may consider as they prepare themselves to establish a robust research security program. This session is facilitated by both institutional leaders from large research institutions as well as outside counsel and higher education consultants.	View the webinar (7/23/24) (2 hours 24 minutes) View the presentation
Building Complex Proposal Budgets - Proposal Preview and Tips on Direct Cost Budgeting In this webinar, participants will learn how to develop complex budgets for large research center projects. Topics covered will include a presentation on how different costs can be supported through campus-wide policy development and resource planning tools. The presentation will end with a deep dive by building a sponsor budget task-by-task and aligning that budget to schedule milestones and tasks.	View the webinar (05/29/24) (2 hours and 5 minutes) View the presentation
NSPM-33 Compliance: Are you Ready? This session will provide a broad overview of the proposed NSPM-33 program requirements. We will discuss which requirements are least likely to change and which have the greatest potential to change before the final guidance is released. We will host a dialogue about what participants are doing at their own institutions to prepare and where they are holding off. Finally, we will offer some ideas for how to start or keep the conversation going at your home institution.	View the webinar (04/11/24) (1 hour 53 minutes) View the presentation
NSF Fundamentals Virtual Workshop This workshop provides a primary basis of understanding of proposals to and awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program is perfect for someone new to research administration, as well as for research administrators seeking to expand their knowledge of federal funding agencies. The curriculum provides an overview of the policies and procedures essential to preparing successful proposals to and managing grant awards from NSF.	View the webinar (3/20/24) (3 hours) View the presentation (3/20/2024)
Get Control over Subrecipient Monitoring Controls This webinar explores the internal controls framework for subrecipient monitoring based on federal regulations. By close examination of the rules, this session breaks down the requirements (“must!”) vs. the nice to haves (“should!”) and how to create a compliant institutional framework.	View the webinar (2/20/2024) (148 minutes) View the presentation (2/20/2024)
Better Together: When Pre-Award Becomes a Post-Award Activity This session will incorporate multiple perspectives including those from central offices, departments, and principal investigators, to review common and preventable Post-Award issues and best proactive strategies on how to prevent them in the Pre-Award process.	View the webinar (2/7/24) (2 hours 28 minutes) View the presentation

Title

Webinar/Presentation

Bridging Success: Navigating from Proposal to Post-Award Triumph

From idea to reality: The bridge from proposal submission to project management is an important transition. This session delves into the best practices necessary to set awards on a path to post-award success. While the excitement of winning can feel rewarding, it signals the kickoff of long-haul award management. Diligent attention, management, and communication can ensure the project adheres to sponsor and institutional guidelines. This session promises to be an invaluable resource for research administrators, project managers, and researchers, providing attendees with the real-world tools and knowledge necessary to transition their projects from proposal to post-award.

View the presentation (12/05/24)

Export Controls for the Research Administrator

Ever wondered what export controls are? Have you seen a grant or contract term referencing EAR, ITAR or OFAC and didn’t know what that meant? We (2 export control professionals) will give you the fundamentals and the tools to recognize export control concerns in the grants life cycle. We’ll explain the basics behind the regulations and walk through red flags that further analysis by a knowledgeable export controls resource is likely warranted. Lastly, the webinar will describe a few hypothetical case studies that we’ll break down.

View the webinar (11/19/2024) (2 hours 23 minutes)

View the presentation

Culture of Compliance: What is it and How to Develop One

To navigate this ever-changing environment, it is important for institutions to focus on developing a “culture of compliance” by creating an organizational environment where following regulatory and ethical obligations is a highly valued expectation. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in greater detail and discuss practical ideas on how to achieve a true “Culture of Compliance”.

View the webinar (10/08/2024) (2 hours 4 minutes)

View the presentation

The RPPR Matrix - Decoding and Problem Solving the NIH Progress Report System

Completing an RPPR can be a daunting challenge especially if one is new to the process. This webinar goes through an actual Progress Report (RPPR), section by section in detail explaining the requirements that NIH will review. The webinar addresses the common errors and warnings and how to avoid the common pitfalls that result in a late submission or a non-compliant RPPR that can result in further inquiry from NIH. In addition, you will learn about the difference between SNAP and Non-SNAP RPPRs, Multiple component RPPRs, completion of the Budget Section H for applicable activity codes and dive into HSS/ASSIST for Human Subjects reporting requirements.

View the webinar (9/30/2024) (2 hours 30 minutes)

View the presentation

The Art of Leadership, Communication Skills, and the Importance of People

In times of national or institutional crises, your communication skills are critical for leadership. Communication skills underscore the critical role that people play in ensuring your success as an effective research administrator. View this insightful webinar to learn from the collective wisdom of our panel of seasoned research administrators, who have navigated numerous challenges and emerged stronger. Their experience and strategies will provide valuable lessons on how to lead effectively and foster a resilient team.

View the webinar (9/12/24) (2 hours 33 minutes)

View the presentation

NSPM-33 and the CHIPS Act Requirements: Current Status and Options for Implementation and Communications

This webinar will provide the latest information on NSPM-33 and relevant CHIPS Act research security requirements. University-wide awareness and engagement are critical for developing an effective program. Webinar leads will discuss how they have garnered institutional support for creating or updating university policy and processes in preparation for meeting NSPM-33 standards and elicit successful strategies from participants.

View the webinar (8/08/24) (3 hours 16 minutes)

View the presentation

Research (In)security: Preparation for the Elusive Final Rule(s) and the (Im)balance of Agency Implementations

This webinar discusses recent updates from different agencies, as well as key legislative developments, enforcement activity, and their potential implications for our institutions. Presenters discuss common compliance challenges and explore what steps institutions may consider as they prepare themselves to establish a robust research security program. This session is facilitated by both institutional leaders from large research institutions as well as outside counsel and higher education consultants.

View the webinar (7/23/24) (2 hours 24 minutes)

View the presentation

Building Complex Proposal Budgets - Proposal Preview and Tips on Direct Cost Budgeting

In this webinar, participants will learn how to develop complex budgets for large research center projects. Topics covered will include a presentation on how different costs can be supported through campus-wide policy development and resource planning tools. The presentation will end with a deep dive by building a sponsor budget task-by-task and aligning that budget to schedule milestones and tasks.

View the webinar (05/29/24) (2 hours and 5 minutes)

View the presentation

NSPM-33 Compliance: Are you Ready?

This session will provide a broad overview of the proposed NSPM-33 program requirements. We will discuss which requirements are least likely to change and which have the greatest potential to change before the final guidance is released. We will host a dialogue about what participants are doing at their own institutions to prepare and where they are holding off. Finally, we will offer some ideas for how to start or keep the conversation going at your home institution.

View the webinar (04/11/24) (1 hour 53 minutes)

View the presentation

NSF Fundamentals Virtual Workshop

This workshop provides a primary basis of understanding of proposals to and awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program is perfect for someone new to research administration, as well as for research administrators seeking to expand their knowledge of federal funding agencies. The curriculum provides an overview of the policies and procedures essential to preparing successful proposals to and managing grant awards from NSF.

View the webinar (3/20/24) (3 hours)

View the presentation (3/20/2024)

Get Control over Subrecipient Monitoring Controls

This webinar explores the internal controls framework for subrecipient monitoring based on federal regulations. By close examination of the rules, this session breaks down the requirements (“must!”) vs. the nice to haves (“should!”) and how to create a compliant institutional framework.

View the webinar (2/20/2024) (148 minutes)

View the presentation (2/20/2024)

Better Together: When Pre-Award Becomes a Post-Award Activity

This session will incorporate multiple perspectives including those from central offices, departments, and principal investigators, to review common and preventable Post-Award issues and best proactive strategies on how to prevent them in the Pre-Award process.

View the webinar (2/7/24) (2 hours 28 minutes)

View the presentation