04 May 2026

Free NCURA webinars coming in May

OERAF is pleased to provide access to two upcoming live NCURA webinars. Follow the instructions below to register for events and request continuing education credit. Registration is required for each event.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, OERAF will be providing access to the recording in early June.

Live Webinar: "Budgeting for Compliance: Designing Budgets that Survive Post-Award Scrutiny”

Event Date: May 13, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm EST

Duke CE Credits: 1.5 CE credits in Group C 

Deadline to Request CE: June 12, 2026

Preliminary registration is required to attend

Budget development during the proposal phase plays a critical role in shaping financial health and compliance of an award throughout its lifecycle. This session offers Pre-Award professionals a Post-Award lens on budgeting, highlighting how early decisions can either support or hinder long-term financial integrity. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we'll explore common pitfalls such as unallowable costs, effort commitments, and cost-sharing challenges, and how to proactively address them during proposal preparation. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to design budgets that meet sponsor expectations, align with institutional policies, and withstand Post-Award scrutiny.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify budget elements that commonly lead to Post-Award compliance issues.
  • Apply strategies to design proposal budgets that align with sponsor and institutional requirements.
  • Collaborate more effectively with Post-Award teams to ensure financial readiness and reduce audit risk.
  • Evaluate the Impact of Budget Design on Award Monitoring and Reporting.
  • Incorporate Audit-Resistant Practices into Budget Development.
  • Navigate Cost-Sharing Commitments with Greater Confidence.
  • Apply Real-World Case Studies to Strengthen Budgeting Practices.

Steps to Register: 

Step 1: If you don’t have an NCURA Profile, please go here first to create a profile. Once on the website, click “Create Non-Member Account” in the top right of the screen. 

Step 2: Use the following link to register for the webinar: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/260513budgetingXL

Step 3: Once registered you will receive a confirmation email. At the time of the event, log in with your own NCURA username and password for the live webinar. 

Step 4: Request Duke CE for the event. Please follow the instructions located here to request CE after the event. 

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com. 

 

Live Webinar: "Navigating NIH Foreign Subaward Policy: Current State, Implications, and Best Practices”

Event Date: May 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm EST

Duke CE Credits: 1.5 CE credits in Group C 

Deadline to Request CE: June 12, 2026

Preliminary registration is required to attend

In this timely and interactive webinar, research administrators will explore the current state of the NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it stands at the time of the session. With ongoing changes in the federal research landscape, institutions are navigating heightened scrutiny, evolving requirements, and increased operational complexity related to foreign collaborations. 

This session will provide an overview of the policy updates from the National Institutes of Health, discuss practical implications for existing and future foreign subawards, and highlight how institutions are adapting their processes to remain compliant while sustaining critical global research partnerships. Participants will also engage in shared discussion around emerging best practices, challenges, and strategies being implemented across the research administration community. 

This webinar is designed for pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research leadership professionals who support NIH-funded projects involving foreign entities.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the current NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards as it exists at the time of the webinar
  • Identify key compliance and operational implications for ongoing and planned foreign subawards
  • Assess risks and considerations for maintaining existing international research partnerships
  • Share and evaluate institutional best practices for managing foreign subawards under evolving NIH guidance
  • Apply insights from peer institutions to inform local policies, procedures, and communication strategies

Steps to Register: 

Step 1: If you don’t have an NCURA Profile, please go here first to create a profile. Once on the website, click “Create Non-Member Account” in the top right of the screen. 

Step 2: Use the following link to register for the webinar: https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/260518NIHXL

Step 3: Once registered you will receive a confirmation email. At the time of the event, log in with your own NCURA username and password for the live webinar. 

Step 4: Request CE for the event. Please follow the instructions located here to request CE after the event. 

For technical assistance email ncura@commpartners.com. 

From Office of Education for Research Administration and Finance (OERAF)