Research Administration Training and Education (RATE) is offering four classes in March and April 2020. RATE connects research administrators and others working in support of the research mission with a variety of learning experiences and resources.

Clinical Trials 1: Pre-Award Administration

Clinical Trials 1: Pre-Award Administration
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Rood Family Pavilion (RPV) Room C 1205

There are many elements unique to managing clinical trial funding. It is essential to develop a thorough understanding of all key components in the financial life cycle of clinical trials and use key tools for successfully planning and managing these finances. This course addresses pre-award considerations.

Topics Covered:

• OHSU policies and guidance relating to a clinical trial budget
• Clinical trial budget preparation
• Payment schedules of industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Setup of accounts such as OGA and Industrial accounts
• Third party payer approvals

Prerequisite:

Participants are required to have completed eCRIS Training before registering for this class. ​​

Who should attend?

• Administrators in clinical research departments
• Clinical study coordinators
• Clinical research administrative staff
• Anyone planning, coordinating, or managing industry clinical trial finances

How will you benefit?

• Address budgeting issues unique to clinical trials
• Set up accounts and procedures for appropriate charging
• Discern the difference between awarded amount and budget

RATE Clinical Trials 2: Post-Award Administration

Clinical Trials 2: Post-Award Administration
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Rood Family Pavilion (RPV) Room B 1215

There are many elements unique to managing clinical trial funding. It is essential to develop a thorough understanding of all key components in the financial life cycle of clinical trials and use key tools for successfully planning and managing these finances. This course addresses post-award considerations.

Topics Covered:

• eCRIS and Oracle Grants Accounting (OGA) for invoicing and cash management
• Clinical trial award setup process
• Data housed in OGA
• Posting appropriate expenses
• Preparation for financial closeout
• Setup and management of post-closing Program Development Accounts (PDAs)

Prerequisite:

Participants are required to have completed eCRIS Training before registering for this class. ​​

Who should attend?

• Administrators in clinical research departments
• Clinical study coordinators
• Clinical research administrative staff
• Anyone planning, coordinating, or managing industry clinical trial finances

How will you benefit?

• Address budgeting issues unique to clinical trials
• Set up accounts and procedures for appropriate charging
• Discern the difference between awarded amount and budget
• Understand the significance of OGA end and close dates
• Confidently handle cash and invoicing
• Manage expenses and deficits
• Prepare for financial closeout
• Set up and manage PDAs

RATE Essentials of Grant Administration

RATE Essentials of Grant Administration
Tuesday, April 14, 21 and 28, 2020
Three hours each day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Rood Family Pavilion (RPV) Room B 1215 (4.14, 4.28)
Rood Family Pavilion (RPV) Room C 1205 (4.21)

RATE Essentials of Grant Administration provides a comprehensive overview of grant administration at OHSU from the very first steps of finding funding all the way to publishing and closeout. A number of topic experts help paint the big picture of grant administration in this course.

Topics Covered:

• Searching for funding
• Basic budget preparation
• Just-in-time requests
• Research Integrity compliance and approvals
• NIH policy and Uniform Guidance
• OPAM forms, reporting requirements and closeout
• Public access and publishing

Who should attend?

Any member of the Research Mission who in some way supports federal grant administration.