Trainings / Navigate: Fundamentals

Upcoming

Virtual Instructor-Led

Navigate: Fundamentals

Fall 2026

Date & Time

Time: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Full course schedule below.

Apply by TBD, 2026.

 

Format

Virtual Instructor-Led Course

Note: Some modules must be completed online via Canvas

Application for Fall 2026 Navigate Fundamentals Course is forthcoming.

Details

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 in all sessions and completion of course assignments are requiredParticipants who participate in ALL sessions and complete the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Schedule

  • Overview 1: Online via Canvas
  • Overview 2: tbd
  • Understanding Funding: Online via Canvas
  • Develop Proposal 1: tbd
  • Develop Proposal 2: tbd
  • Route & Submit Proposal: tbd
  • Negotiate & Accept: tbd
  • Set Up Project 1: Online via Canvas
  • Set Up Project 2: tbd
  • Manage Project 1: tbd
  • Manage Project 2: tbd
  • Close Out Project: tbd

Application Requirements

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

Selected Participants Requirements

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

This course is limited to 40 participants.

Who is this course for?

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. 

For questions on Navigate and other training initiatives, please contact the Training Team

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