Navigate: Fundamentals

Target Audience

The Navigate Program is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 virtual offering of Navigate: Fundamentals. This course is offered for newer research administrators with up to two years of working experience in research administration.

Note: Staff who have attended the in-person or the virtual Spring 2022 Fundamentals course in the past should not apply for this virtual course.

Course Content

The program has been expertly crafted to follow the workflow and business process of the sponsored research project lifecycle.

In addition to instructor presentations and class activities, the training introduces newcomers to research administration leaders from around campus and exposes them to both the business needs and outcomes required for a successfully managed research project.

Attendance at all 10 sessions and completion of pre-session assignments are required. Participants who attend all sessions and complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion.

Schedule

Time: All sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end by or before 12:30 p.m.

Day 1: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Day 2: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Day 3: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Day 4: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Day 5: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Day 6: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Day 7: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Day 8: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Day 9: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Day 10: Thursday, December 1, 2022

How to Apply

Apply for Navigate: Fundamentals. Applications are due Friday, August 12, 2022.

Applicant Requirements

• Obtain approval from your supervisor before applying. 
• Submit a completed course application form 

Selected Participant Requirements

• Attend all class sessions
• Complete all assignments
• Complete all class session evaluations

Course Fee

The course fee is temporarily waived.

Course Materials

• Canvas (https://canvas.it.umich.edu) will be used for class materials.