Cardinal Curriculum Training

Cardinal Curriculum is Stanford's historical foundational research administration training program that is being retired as of 9/30/24 and replaced by the Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training or CRAFT program effective 10/1/24.  

The Cardinal Curriculum program is divided into two certificate programs: Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 and Cardinal Curriculum Level 2.  Individuals must complete the Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 Program to be able to register for and complete the Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 Program.

The Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 Program courses introduce the basic practices and principles of research administration.  The courses should be completed within 6 months of hire into a position that involves research administration.

The Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 Program courses introduce the practices and applicable policies related to submitting proposals and administering sponsored projects.  Administrators working regularly in research administration are strongly encouraged to earn a Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 Certificate.

NOTE: All courses for each Cardinal Curriculum program must be completed within 365 days/1 year of enrollment of the given program to receive program completion credit.  For example, if you enroll in the Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 : ORA-PROG-1001 Program on January 1, 2024, you will have through December 31, 2024 to complete the 4 Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 courses to receive your Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 Certificate.

Cardinal Curriculum Level 1

Register for the Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 : ORA-PROG-1001 Program in STARS, and then complete the 4 Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 courses to receive your Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 Certificate.

1. Understanding Cost Policy – ORA 1101 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
2. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment - ORA-1102 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
3. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment Companion Workshop: Part 1 - ORA-1103 –  Live Zoom Webinar Enroll
   • 07/10/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   • 08/14/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   • 09/04/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment Companion Workshop: Part 2 - ORA-1104 –  Live Zoom Webinar Enroll
   • 07/11/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   • 08/15/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   • 09/05/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cardinal Curriculum Level 2

After completing the Cardinal Curriculum Level 1 Program, register for the Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 : ORA-PROG-2002 Program in STARS, and then complete the 6 Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 required courses in addition to 2 elective courses to receive your Cardinal Curriculum Level 2 Certificate.

Complete all 6 Required CC 2 Courses & Workshops:

1. Proposal and Budget Preparation - ORA-1120 –  Web (self-paced) Enroll
2. Proposal Preparation Companion Workshop - ORA-1501 – Live Zoom Webinar* Enroll
   • 08/20/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   • 09/10/2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3. Budget Preparation Companion Workshop - ORA-1502 – Live Zoom Webinar** Enroll
   • 08/22/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
   • 09/12/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4. Award Process - ORA-1121 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
5. Award Process Companion Workshop ORA-1504 – Live Zoom Webinar Enroll
   • 06/19/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
   • 08/28/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
   • 09/18/2024, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6. Managing Sponsored Projects - ORA-1126 – Web (self-paced) Enroll

Complete 2 Elective Courses/Workshops

• Gift Administration ORA–1128 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Overview of Stanford Service Center Policies & Practices ORA-1125 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Subawards ORA-1122 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Subaward from Proposal to Requisition Workshop ORA-1503A – Live Zoom webinar Enroll
  • 06/25/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • No Live Session Scheduled for the Summer Qtr. Next live Session will be offered in the Fall Qtr.
• Subaward Management Workshop ORA-1503B – Live Zoom webinar Enroll
  • 06/27/2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • No Live Session Scheduled for the Summer Qtr. Next live Session will be offered in the Fall Qtr.
• Expenditure Statement Reconciliation and Review FIN-0160 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Introduction to iJournals FIN-0210 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Export Controls: An Overview for Research Administrators DOR-1130 – Web (self-paced) Enroll
• Grants.gov Fellowship Sessions DOR-1218 - Live Zoom webinar Enroll
• Grants.gov NIH K Award Labs DOR-1219 - Live Zoom workshop Enroll

Once you have enrolled in any workshop, please add the date and time to your calendar.  You will receive an email reminder the day before the workshop with the Zoom meeting ID information after enrollment for the workshop is closed.

NOTE:  Effective March 15, 2024 all Cardinal Curriculum workshop enrollees must log into the Zoom workshop session using their Stanford laptop or desktop computer and no later than 10 minutes after the workshop start time, and remain logged in through the end of the workshop to receive credit for attending and participating in the workshop.

In addition to the Cardinal Curriculum, ORA also offers the ORA Webinar series that includes over 20 "How to" Zoom Webinars on Core Sponsored Research Administration Topics with Live Q&A.  ORA Webinars do not require pre-requisites or registration.

*   ORA-1501 Workshop  is equivalent to ORA Webinar “Proposal Preparation & Development Best Practices: Part 2 Navigating Common Pitfalls”.  Must enroll to receive CC credit

**  ORA-1502 Workshop is equivalent to ORA Webinar “How to Create a Proposal Budget that Makes Award Administration a Snap!”)  Must enroll to receive CC credit.

Contacts:

Tim Leung, Director, Client Advocacy & Education

Megan Dietrich, Assistant Director, Client Advocacy & Education