Electives

Attending ERA Electives is a great way to obtain new knowledge and tools in research administration, and stay updated on both MSU and agency policies and procedures. Once you have obtained your initial ERA Certification, you will need to attend two (2) ERA Electives every calendar year in order to keep your certificate active.

ERA Registration System

Online registration for the ERA series is available on the Office of Regulatory Affairs website at https://ora.msu.edu/train/ (two-factor authentication with MSU NetID required).

2019 Schedule

(Each session is held from 8:30 a.m.-Noon)

eLearning Electives in D2L:
International Research I	Email Shannon Lutz (lutzsha1@osp.msu.edu) and Jennifer Lafferty (stumpje1@osp.msu.edu) to register.
Contracts & Other Agreements	Email Shannon Lutz (lutzsha1@osp.msu.edu) and Jennifer Lafferty (stumpje1@osp.msu.edu) to register.
Date	Description	Location
Apr 9	Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC	Computer Center (210)
April 23	Proposal Development in KC	Computer Center (210)
May 7	Advanced Hands-On Budgeting in KC	Computer Center (210)
June 4	Human Research Protection Requirements	Nisbet (10)
June 18	Clinical Trials & Clinical Research Compliance	Nisbet (10)
July 16	Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC	Computer Center (210)
July 30	Effort Reporting & Other Direct Cost Documentation	Nisbet (10)
Aug 20	Post Award Receivable Process & Financial Transactions	Nisbet (10)
Sept 17	Proposal Development in KC	Computer Center (210)
Oct 1	Departmental Post-Award Account Management	Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (101)
Oct 8	Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC (*tentative)	Computer Center (210)
Oct 15	Purchasing	Angell Building
Oct 29	Fee-for-Service & Service Centers	Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (101)
Nov 7	Animal Care & Use Requirements	Nisbet (10)
Nov 12	NIH & NSF Agency Specifics	Nisbet (10)
Nov 19	Reporting & Data Collection	Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (101)
Dec 10	Hot Topics	Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (101)

 

Questions on the ERA Series, Registration or Certification/Recertification Status?

Please Contact the SPA Training Team
Jennifer Lafferty, SPA Training Coordinator: stumpje1@osp.msu.edu
Shannon Lutz, SPA Training & Data Analyst Assistant: lutzsha1@osp.msu.edu

 

Notes:

• Please discuss your attendance with your supervisor/manager prior to enrolling and secure their verbal approval.

• If a session is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Jennifer Lafferty at stumpje1@osp.msu.edu.