Navigate: Fundamentals

Fall 2025 schedule now available! 

Apply by 5:00 p.m.  Monday, August 18, 2025 

Schedule

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

Module 1: Thursday, September 11
Module 2: Asynchronous (via Canvas)
Module 3: Tuesday, September 23
Module 4: Wednesday, October 8
Module 5: Tuesday, October 14
Module 6: Tuesday, October 28
Module 7: Tuesday, November 11
Module 8: Wednesday, November 19
Module 9: Tuesday, December 2
Module 10: Wednesday, December 10

Applicant Requirements

• Obtain approval from your supervisor before applying.
• Dedicate the time to attend all virtual instructor-led sessions and complete assignments in between sessions.
• Submit a completed course application form.

Selected Participant Requirements

• Attend all live virtual class sessions (via Zoom)
• Complete all assignments (in-class and on Canvas)
• Complete all class session evaluations

Target Audience

The Navigate Program is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 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 attended the in-person or virtual Navigate: Fundamentals course in the past should not apply for this offering. Need a refresher on this content? The eLearning modules under the section called Fundamentals of Research Administration Modules are based largely on the content covered in the virtual instructor-led Fundamentals course - check it out! There are also recorded Navigate webinars and other video resources on various research administration topics available on the Navigate Training Program channel in MiVideo.

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, in-class and online 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. 

Participation at all 10 sessions and completion of course assignments are required. Participants who participate in ALL sessions and complete the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Course Materials

• Canvas will be used for class materials and asyncronous activities.

Course Fee

The course fee is temporarily waived.