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Cardinal Curriculum Training

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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.

Cardinal Curriculum Level 1

  1. Understanding Cost Policy – ORA 1101 – Web (self-paced)
  2. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment - ORA-1102 – Web (self-paced)
  3. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment Companion Workshop: Part 1 - ORA-1103 –  Live Zoom Webinar 
  4. Overview of Research and the Regulatory Environment Companion Workshop: Part 2 - ORA-1104 –  Live Zoom Webinar 

Cardinal Curriculum Level 2

6 Required CC 2 Courses:

  1. Proposal and Budget Preparation - ORA-1120 –  Web (self-paced) 
  2. Proposal Preparation Companion Workshop - ORA-1501 – Live Zoom Webinar* 
  3. Budget Preparation Companion Workshop - ORA-1502 – Live Zoom Webinar** 
  4. Award Process - ORA-1121 – Web (self-paced)
  5. Award Process Companion Workshop ORA-1504 – Live Zoom Webinar 
  6. Managing Sponsored Projects - ORA-1126 – Web (self-paced)

Elective Courses - Complete 2

  • Gift Administration ORA–1128 – Web (self-paced) 
  • Overview of Stanford Service Center Policies & Practices ORA-1125 – Web (self-paced) 
  • Subawards ORA-1122 – Web (self-paced) 
  • Subaward from Proposal to Requisition Workshop ORA-1503A – Live Zoom webinar
  • Subaward Management Workshop ORA-1503B – Live Zoom webinar 
  • Expenditure Statement Reconciliation and Review FIN-0160 – Web (self-paced)
  • Introduction to iJournals FIN-0210 – Web (self-paced) 
  • Export Controls: An Overview for Research Administrators DOR-1130 – Web (self-paced)
  • Grants.gov Fellowship Sessions DOR-1218 - Live Zoom webinar 
  • Grants.gov NIH K Award Labs DOR-1219 - Live Zoom workshop 

Contacts:

Megan Dietrich, Assistant Director, Client Advocacy & Education