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RAIN Research Administrators Instructional Network
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Effective administration, with all its worrisome details, restrictions, and paperwork can be an important element in encouraging scholarly productivity, rather than simply a necessary procedural evil.
--Robert E. Burroughs, Director Research Administration UM 1968
RAIN instruction offers mastery of the processes, procedures, policies, and ethical considerations relevant to the administration of sponsored projects at the University of Michigan. RAIN provides research administrators with the necessary framework, concepts, tools, knowledge, and networking opportunities to support the research efforts in their departments more efficiently and proactively.
- RAIN is a series of seven modules; participants are expected to complete all seven.
- Participants must have three to five years of involvement in the administrative aspects of sponsored projects
- Must have completed prerequisites
- A 24-person participant limit is set to encourage active learning and to maximize learner engagement and participation.
- A fee of $150 will be charged to offset a portion of the expenses associated with the course.
- Pre-class assignments will be made.
RAIN Dates
The course consists of seven modules. The modules are:
| Overview of Research Administration | September 29, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Overarching Principles | October 1, 2009 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Note: All day) |
| Scientific Question/ Funding Opportunities | October 6, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Proposal Development | October 15, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Budget Development | October 23, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Proposal Submission and Award | October 28, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Post-Award and Close-Out | November 3, 2009 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
The dates and times will be confirmed prior to the start of the sessions.
All sessions are held in Wolverine Tower (Eisenhower and State Street)
How to Apply ♦ Deadline: August 21, 2009
Fill out the RAIN application (pdf form).
Fax it to 734-763-4053 or
email it to: mroulo@umich.edu, or
Mail it to:
Marifelice Roulo
1032 Wolverine Tower,
3003 S State St.
Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1274
Prerequisites
- Introduction to Sponsored Projects Administration
- Introduction to Budgets: Developing Grant Proposal Budgets
- A-21 Expenditure Monitoring of Federally Sponsored Projects
- Cost Accounting Standards Training
- Financial Administration of Federally Sponsored Projects
- eResearch Proposal Management Proposal Preparation and Unit Review
- Contact Marifelice Roulo for "testing-out" options
Register on the Training web area.
The students are expected to bring to the course some experience in research administration, and willingness for active participation. The course will provide opportunities for meeting and working with administrators across campus.
RAIN is designed for individuals currently involved in some aspect of research administration at the University and who have three to five years of involvement in the administrative aspects of sponsored projects. There are prerequisite courses to meet before participating in RAIN.
How You Will Benefit
The course will provide you and your unit with:
- Tools, techniques, templates and best practices for efficient research administration at the unit level;
- Access to highly experienced instructors ready to address issues and share information and professional experiences;
- Networking opportunities with peers, DRDA Project Representatives, and Financial Operations, Sponsored Programs Accountants;
- Awareness of specific UM research related policies and procedures
- Recognition of the crucial contribution of research administration professionionals to the overall success of the research enterprise at the University of Michigan.
Cost
The $150 fee offsets some of the out-of-pocket expenses associated with the course. The course fee will be charged to your unit as a service unit billing and will appear on the monthly statement of activity.
Student selection for RAIN
The class is limited to 24 participants. If demand exceeds space available, the RAIN Admissions Team will make the final selections. Selection criteria will include:
- applicant's experience with sponsored projects
- applicant's willingness to train others in his or her unit
- representation of units across campus
Links for Other Courses
- PEERRS Research Responsibility Education Program
- online training and certification on responsibility in the conduct and administration of research
- Workshops
- Funding searches, proposal writing, and other sponsored project topics are offered by DRDA. See our Training site.
RAIN Graduates