Before you submit an application or participate in a project you must complete several online courses about award management. Use the table below to see which ones you should take and how to access them.
Utilize these Training Guides as a quick reference tool to assist you.
A Grant Application (or Application Package) is a completed application for funding (scientific presentation, budget, and any necessary administrative paperwork) plus all necessary internal approval forms, i.e., COMIRB, IACUC, etc. This guide details the types of applications and preparation tips for a successful application.
Contracts are written agreements to acquire from the University of Colorado Denver services that many times will primarily benefit the sponsor. For the award and the award itself to be considered a contract, it normally must contain certain elements. This guide outlines these elements and the types of contracts.
To submit a grant application for review and approval, the documentation must be “routed” to the University of Colorado Denver, Office of Grants and Contracts. Get details about routing, the documents required for routing and the necessary approvals.
To submit a Contract for review and approval, the documentation must be “routed” to the University of Colorado Denver, Office of Grants and Contracts. Learn about the suggested lead-time, the documents required for routing contracts and the signature approval process.
For federally funded awards, there are standard regulations that apply. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) leads the development of government‐wide policies meant to assure that agreements are managed properly and that federal dollars are spent in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The OMB Circulars apply to all federally funded awards whether it be grants or contracts. This guide lists the Award Regulations Applicable to Educational Institutions
Courses
Overview of the Proposal Development Process, Award Negotiation, Award Approval, Set-Up, Award Administration and Accounting. This course is required for new PI's.
Available to Faculty through the UCDAccess portal
Who Is This Course For?
All UC Denver or UC Denver-affiliated faculty who work with externally sponsored research at UC Denver.
What Is Covered In This Course?
- Development of proposals for external funding (i. e. drafting of budgets, proposal design, proposal routing and submission)
- Award negotiation and set-up
- Administration of awards (i.e. procurement of goods and services, subcontracting, charging to PeopleSoft, reporting, closeout and audit)
Cost: No charge
Presentation Method: The course is presented as an on-line course that is self-paced using SkillSoft.
Time Commitment
Test groups indicate that it takes 1-2 hours for course completion depending on previous work experience in the field of Research Administration.
What You Need to Get Started
Computer with Internet access
To enroll in this course, you will need to go to the UC Denver UPortal, Log in and "Click here for SkillSoft - CU Learning Center..... Online and Instructor Led Training (ILT) " under "My Training" Menu. Locate the course in the Courses Catalog. Your User ID will be your Student ID, HSC Employee ID, or your Affiliate ID.
Overview of the Proposal Development Process, Award Negotiation, Award Approval, and Set-Up.
Available to Staff and Administrors.
Who Is This Course For?
Any UC Denver or UC Denver-affiliated employee who works with externally sponsored research at the department or division level.
What Is Covered In This Course?
- Development of proposals for external funding (i. e. drafting of budgets, proposal design, proposal routing and submission)
- Award negotiation and set-up
Cost: No charge
Presentation Method: The course is presented as an on-line course.
Time Commitment: Test groups indicate that it takes 3-5 hours for course completion depending on previous work experience in the field of Research Administration.
What You Need to Get Started: Computer with Internet access
Take the Course: Research Administration Start to Finish Part I
Overview of Award Administration and Accounting.
Available to Faculty and Administrator through Blackboard.
Who Is This Course For?
Any UC Denver or UC Denver-affiliated employee who works with externally sponsored research at the department or division level.
What Is Covered In This Course?
- Administration of awards (i.e. procurement of goods and services, subcontracting, charging to PeopleSoft, reporting, closeout and audit)
Cost
No charge
Presentation Method:
The course will be presented as an on-line course.
Time Commitment: Test groups indicate that it takes 2-4 hours for course completion depending on previous work experience in the field of Research Administration.
What You Need to Get Started: Computer with Internet access
Take the Course: Research Administration Start to Finish Part II
Who Is This Course For?
All UC Denver staff and faculty, including UC Denver-affiliated faculty who work with externally sponsored research at UC Denver.
What Is Covered In This Course?
- The importance of effort reporting.
- The implications of not completing a Personnel Effort Report (ePER)
- The Five Facts about completing a Personnel Effort Report (ePER)
Cost: No charge
Presentation Method: The course will be presented as an on-line course that is self-paced in SkillSoft.
Time Commitment: Test groups indicate that it takes 30 minutes for course completion.
What You Need to Get Started: Computer with Internet access
To enroll in this course, you will need to go to the UC Denver UPortal, Log in and "Click here for SkillSoft - CU Learning Center..... Online and Instructor Led Training (ILT) " under "My Training" Menu. Locate the course in the Courses Catalog. Your User ID will be your Student ID, HSC Employee ID, or your Affiliate ID.
Overview of the Electronic Personnel Effort Reporting (ePER) system. This course is required for new PI's.
Available to Faculty, Staff and Administrators on myCU Portal.
Overview of the types of charges that are allowable as direct costs and how to change them.
This course is required for new PI's.
Available to Faculty, Staff and Administrators.
Who Is This Course For?
All UC Denver staff and faculty, including UC Denver-affiliated faculty who work with externally sponsored research at UC Denver.
What Is Covered In This Course?
The types of charges allowable as direct costs and how to charge them, including:
- Critical costing concepts
- Allowable charges
- Unallowable charging practice
Cost: No charge
Presentation Method: The course will be presented as an on-line course that is self-paced using SkillSoft.
Time Commitment: Test groups indicate that it takes 30 minures for course completion.
What You Need to Get Started: Computer with Internet access
To enroll in this course, you will need to go to the UC Denver UPortal, Log in and "Click here for SkillSoft - CU Learning Center..... Online and Instructor Led Training (ILT) " under "My Training" Menu. Locate the course in the Courses Catalog. Your User ID will be your Student ID, HSC Employee ID, or your Affiliate ID.
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