Training & Development
The Office of Research Administration Training and Development is the central department at Stanford University responsible for assessing and addressing the training and information needs of Stanford employees working in research administration. We offer a variety of training and learning resources.

Office Location and Contact

Director: Patti McCabe
126 Encina Commons MC 6025

ORA Training

Cardinal Curriculum
Training classes leading to certification are organized into 2 levels geared to individuals as they progress from novice to expert in research administration. Please register for Cardinal Curriculum Certificate Programs and classes in STARS. Instructions are on the Cardinal Curriculum Website.

Upcoming ORA Events

ABCs in Research – Quarterly Meeting Administrators Building Competencies in Research Meetings provide important updates regarding changes to Stanford policy related to research, and to sponsor forms and requirements.

Other Stanford Training Click here for a list of recommended classes for those working with sponsored research.

Library

NIH Funding Opportunities, Peer Review and Grant Writing
Originally presented by Anthony Coelho, Ph.D., Review Policy Officer, NIH as a workshop on December 14, 2004