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 and Jennifer Lafferty to register.
Contracts and Other Agreements Email Shannon Lutz and Jennifer Lafferty 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)
Sept 10 Animal Care & Use Requirements

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 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.

  • When registering for ERA sessions, the system will not send you a confirmation email at this time.  System enhancements are currently in process for this feature.

  • 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.