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 Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) website (instead of through EBS): https://cga.msu.edu/PL/ERA/ERAPortal.aspx. You will need to login with your MSU NetID (with two-factor authentication) to access the Course Catalog & Registration information. A "Help" tab is also available with registration instructions and contact information for further assistance.
2018 Schedule
(Sessions held from 8:30 a.m.-Noon, except where indicated)
| Date | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
Apr 24 |
Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC
|
Wells Hall (B110H) |
May 8 |
Proposal Development in KC |
Computer Center (415) |
May 22 |
Advanced Hands-On Budgeting in KC |
Wells Hall (B110H) |
June 5 |
Contracts & Other Agreements |
Nisbet |
June 19 |
Effort Reporting & Other Direct Cost Documentation |
Nisbet |
June 26 |
Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC |
Computer Center (415) |
July 17 |
Clinical Trials & Clinical Research Compliance |
Nisbet |
July 31 |
Human Research Protection Requirements |
Nisbet |
Aug 21 |
International Research I |
Nisbet |
Aug 28 |
International Research II |
Nisbet |
Sept 11 |
Animal Care & Use Requirements |
Nisbet |
Sept 18 |
Proposal Development in KC |
Computer Center (210) |
Sept 25 |
Departmental Post-Award Account Management |
Henry Center (A170) |
Oct 2 |
Beginner's Hands-On Budgeting in KC |
Wells Hall (B110H) |
Oct 9 |
Purchasing |
Angell Building |
Oct 23 |
Fee-for-Service & Service Centers |
Vet Diagnostics Lab (101) |
Oct 30 |
Intellectual Property |
Nisbet |
Nov 6 |
NIH & NSF Agency Specifics |
Nisbet |
Nov 27 |
Reporting & Data Collection |
Vet Diagnostics Lab (101) |
Dec 4 |
Hot Topics |
Henry Center (A170) |
Registration Instructions:
Please click here to view instructions for using the ERA Registration System on the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) website.
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:
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Please discuss your attendance with your supervisor/manager prior to enrolling and secure their verbal approval.
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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.
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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.