All OSP training sessions can be attended virtually through Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere.
How to Register: You will register in the Campus LMS for all OSP courses. See below for specific instructions.
How to Access the Zoom Session: When you are ready to attend the session, in the “My Courses and Assignments” area of the LMS, you will find the Link to Join the Webinar appear at the time the session is scheduled to begin.
Note: A Zoom account is not required to attend a meeting. Anyone can join a meeting using the Zoom mobile apps or desktop applications for Windows and Mac. For information on how to use Zoom and the desktop applications or mobile apps, please see the links below:
Also note that if you do not have a computer speaker and/or earbuds/headphones, you can call in with your phone to hear the audio.
How to Register: You will register in the Campus LMS for all OSP courses. See below for specific instructions.
How to Access the Zoom Session: When you are ready to attend the session, in the “My Courses and Assignments” area of the LMS, you will find the Link to Join the Webinar appear at the time the session is scheduled to begin.
Note: A Zoom account is not required to attend a meeting. Anyone can join a meeting using the Zoom mobile apps or desktop applications for Windows and Mac. For information on how to use Zoom and the desktop applications or mobile apps, please see the links below:
- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
- https://www.uab.edu/elearning/academic-technologies/zoom
- https://www.uab.edu/it/home/zoom
Also note that if you do not have a computer speaker and/or earbuds/headphones, you can call in with your phone to hear the audio.
Specific instructions for registering for courses:
To attend any of these training sessions, registration is required in the UAB Campus Learning System. You can find courses by doing the following:
- From welcome screen, scroll down to Research/Regulatory/Compliance courses and click “See Content,” and
- Scroll down to Office of Sponsored Programs catalog where you can browse and enroll in courses.
The instructor for OSP Training Courses is Debbie Graves, OSP Training Coordinator. If you have questions, please contact Debbie.
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Course List
- Overview of Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Submission Process
- Extramural Support Checklist
- NIH Just-In-Time (JIT) Procedures and Other Support
- NIH ASSIST Single-Project Proposal Process
- NIH ASSIST Multi-Project Proposal Process
- NIH Progress Reports (RPPRs)
- NIH Final Closeout Reports
- [ NEW ] NSF Research.gov Proposal Process
- Workspace Proposal Process
- OSP Subaward Request Form and OSP Subaward Box
- Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Submission Process
- Industry-Sponsored Budgeting Template
- Pre-Award Cost Sharing
- VA-MOUs
- UAB Data Use Agreement (DUA) Checklist
- Working in eBRAP (electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal)
Course Details
| Course Name | Course Description | Months Offered | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Submission Process [ Top ] |
This course is designed for those who are new to sponsored programs or new to UAB. This one-hour introductory course gives participants a general overview of OSP and helps them understand the submission process, including the benefits of submitting proposals early. |
Every Month |
None |
| Extramural Support Checklist [ Top ] |
At this session you can learn how to complete the checklist and the importance of a fully completed and signed checklist. We will also discuss how to avoid delays in processing your submission as well. |
Every Month |
None |
| NIH Just-In-Time (JIT) Procedures and Other Support [ Top ] |
This session gives an overview of the submission process for JIT/OS documentation. Some of the topics we will cover include: when to upload JIT/OS information, what information is required, where to upload JIT/OS information, how to upload documentation, when/how to notify OSP that JIT/OS is ready for submission. |
February, April, June, August, October |
None |
| NIH ASSIST Single-Project Proposal Process [ Top ] |
This training course demonstrates how to use the NIH ASSIST system to initiate and prepare a single-project proposal. This session gives participants an overview of the process including requirements for using ASSIST, how to initiate and prepare a proposal, how to add optional forms, how to preview an application, and how to validate an application. After completing this course, participants can also attend follow-up courses including a lab to practice using ASSIST and NIH ASSIST Multi-Project Proposal Process. |
Twice a month |
None |
| NIH ASSIST Multi-Project Proposal Process [ Top ] |
This course demonstrates how to use the NIH ASSIST system to initiate and prepare a multi-project proposal. This session is a follow-up course to the NIH ASSIST Single-Project Proposal Process introductory course that is also offered. This session gives participants an overview of how to prepare a multi-project proposal in ASSIST. We also offer a hands-on workshop in a computer lab where participants can practice working on a multi-project proposal after completing this course. |
Twice a month |
NIH ASSIST Single-Project Proposal Process |
| NIH Progress Reports (RPPRs) [ Top ] |
This session is an introduction to NIH Progress Reports. This course covers submission requirements and how to submit NIH Progress Reports. |
February, April, June, August, October |
None |
| NIH Final Closeout Reports (F-RPPRs) [ Top ] |
At this session, you can learn about the requirements and how to submit NIH Final Closeout Reports. |
February, April, June, August, October |
NIH Progress Reports |
| NSF Research.gov Proposal Process [ Top ] |
This training course demonstrates how to use the NSF Research.gov system to initiate and prepare an NSF proposal. This session gives participants an overview of the process including requirements for using Research.gov and how to initiate and prepare a proposal. |
November, December, January |
None |
| Workspace Proposal Process [ Top ] |
This training course demonstrates how to use the Grants.gov Workspace portal to initiate and prepare a proposal. This session gives participants an overview of the process. After completing this course, participants can also attend a follow-up course this month to practice using Workspace in the computer lab. |
Every month |
None |
| OSP Subaward Request Form and OSP Subaward Box [ Top ] |
At this session you can learn about the new request form and box that streamlines this process. |
January, March, May, July, September, November |
None |
| Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Submission Process [ Top ] |
This introductory course provides a general overview of the submission process for an industry-sponsored clinical trial. |
January, March, May, July, September, November |
None |
| Industry-Sponsored Budgeting Template [ Top ] |
At this session, you can learn to use the Total Cost Budget Template created for industry-sponsored projects (not clinical trials). This template is expected to be the most commonly used option, which converts the source data (internal budget) to fully burdened cost descriptions (i.e., F&A costs are allocated and reflected in each category to arrive at the research rate). | None | |
| Pre-Award Cost Sharing [ Top ] |
This session provides an overview of cost sharing as a part of an application for funding, including definitions, types, criteria, related policies and procedures, and FAQs. |
January, March, May, July, September, November |
None |
| VA-MOUs [ Top ] |
This session is an introduction to the NIH Veteran's Administration Memorandum of Understanding (VA-MOU). At this session you will find out: who needs a VA-MOU and why, how to complete a VA-MOU, when and why you need to update a VA-MOU, and when you should submit a VA-MOU to OSP. |
February, April, June, August, October |
None |
| UAB Data Use Agreement (DUA) Checklist [ Top ] |
At this session you can learn about the new UAB Data Use Agreement (DUA) Checklist and the submission process. |
January, March, May, July, September, November |
None |
| Working in eBRAP (electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal) [ Top ] |
This training course demonstrates how to use eBRAP, which serves DoD, DHA, US Army, USAMRMC, USAMRAA, and CDMRP. This session gives an overview of registering in eBRAP, submitting pre-applications in eBRAP, and verification of applications in eBRAP. |
February, April, June, August, October |
None |
Last Modified: 8/19/2021
