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CoPRA Convo

Join the CoPRA Convo for peer-to-peer problem solving. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93708855761?from=addon. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Office of Research and CORE (Collaborative for Research Education). Target Audience: research administrators and grant managers. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Multi-GPU PyTorch Workshop

👉 Register now — limited spots! , Date: Tuesday April 21, 2026 Time: 10am-12pm  Location: Room 371 CSE2/Gate Hall (Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES! Join us in person or on Zoom (authentication required; only official domains permitted).  This NVIDIA-led training focuses on scaling GPU workloads with PyTorch Distributed Data Parallel (DDP) and using NVIDIA Nsight tools to understand and improve performance. The session is designed for practitioners who already have a working PyTorch training script and want to move toward efficient multi-GPU execution while learning how to profile, diagnose bottlenecks, and interpret performance signals in a principled way. We’ll cover recommended DDP patterns for scaling training, common pitfalls that limit throughput, and how to integrate Nsight profiling into your workflow. Through guided exercises, participants will practice launching and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering Room 371; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: NVIDIA, UWIT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

Introduction to Effort Reporting at the UW (CORE 1064) class

This in-person Zoom class, led by Post Award Fiscal Compliance, provides a general overview of federal and university compliance requirements for effort reporting, including a high-level overview of the university’s effort reporting system, Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC). This is the foundation course for any effort reporting and ECC system courses. Audience:  Anyone involved in managing sponsored awards or the effort reporting process. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9rokPPH7QZGWaRJxQ_hKkw. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Office of Research and Collaborative for Research Administration Education (CORE). Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Navigating Financial Reporting for Grants Managers (CORE 1095 Class)

This course attempts to demystify Workday by making common interactions with Workday specific to grant managers easy to understand. The course provides an overview of financial concepts and reports needed to manage sponsored awards in Workday.  The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Grant managers who use Workday, and specifically the R1234 report to manage grant financials. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Understanding Your New Award (CORE 1030 Class)

This course picks up where Blueprint of a Proposal leaves off. We overview what happens after the proposal has been submitted and what kinds of communication you might expect at the pre-award phase of a sponsored project. We then take a look at processes that occur when the UW receives an award from a sponsor. Specific topics include: Sponsor review , Types of awards , Pre-award sponsor correspondence (e.g. just in time) , The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) review, negotiations, and role in the UW setup process , P.I./Campus review and Award Setup Request Roles , Advance Awards, The focus is on action items for Research Administrators and Principal Investigators, along with opportunities for planning at the setup of a new award to establish a strong foundation for successful management of that award. Note: This course provides a broad overview of activities occurring after proposal submission through award setup at the UW.  A companion course, Reading the Notice of Award, provides a detailed look at the… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Reading the Notice of Award (NoA) (CORE 1039 Class)

The Notice of Award (NoA) is a significant document for award recipients to read closely and understand. It is the contractual agreement between the UW and the sponsor. The NoA provides basic and essential information, such as: Period of performance , Invoicing and reporting standards, frequency, and due dates , Budget details , Special terms and conditions , Closeout and termination requirements, And much more! In this class the instructor: Explains typical elements of the NoA that award recipients need to understand. , Highlights what the terms mentioned in the NoA mean for compliance requirements. , Provides insight into how elements of the NOA are reflected in the setup of the award in Workday. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Quantum Hackathon with IBM Quantum

👉 Register now — limited spots! , Quantum Hackathon with IBM Quantum Join us on Thursday, May 14, from 10:00 AM–5 PM for a quantum computing hackathon on Quantum Machine Learning co-organized with IBM Quantum. This hands-on coding event will explore quantum computing through guided challenges and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will work with IBM Quantum tools to experiment with quantum algorithms on real hardware and simulators. This event is open to anyone interested in learning by doing—no previous quantum experience required. Lunch will be provided for participants.  To make the day more productive, please ensure you bring a working laptop and follow these steps: Create an IBM Quantum Cloud account 👉 Set up guide , Install a working Python environment where you can use Qiskit  👉 Online Lab Environments Guides , 👉 Qiskit Guide , , Join UWIT Research Computing Office Hours if you require assistance: Cloud Computing Office Hours - Every other Tuesday at 10am… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower Complex (SFCO). Campus room: UW Tower South Cafeteria Mezzanine Level 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Special Events. Academics. Event sponsors: IBM Quantum, UWIT Research Computing, Office of Research, Research Computing Club. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

CORE: Award Administration - Fiscal Compliance (CORE 1040 Class)

This intermediate course provides a deeper look at the complex policies, rules, regulations, and procedures necessary for maintaining fiscal compliance in the post-award administration of grant and contract budgets. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Individuals currently using or administering grant and contract budgets. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

AWS Kiro - Getting Started from Build to Operate

👉 Register now — limited spots!  , Date: Tuesday May 19, 2026 Time: 10am-4pm  Lunch 🍽: Provided (sponsored by AWS) Location: Room 371 CSE2/Gate Hall (Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES! Join us in person or on Zoom (authentication required; only official domains permitted).  We’re excited to host a full-day, hands-on workshop with AWS showcasing Kiro, an AI-native coding assistant built to accelerate software development without sacrificing code quality or architectural rigor. In this hands-on session, you'll explore the capabilities of Kiro, an AI-powered assistant designed to accelerate software development and cloud operations. You'll experience firsthand how AI assistance can boost productivity and help you build, deploy, and operate applications more efficiently. From setting up Kiro in your development environment to completing a real-world coding challenge, this… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering Room 371; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Amazon Web Services, UWIT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

CORE: Compliance Case Studies: Financial Conflicts of Interest, Export Controls and Research Integrity (CORE 2030 Class)

This intermediate case-study based course provides background and context for research compliance operations at the University of Washington. We will present a framework and resources for research administrators who are expected to understand policies and requirements in research integrity, financial conflicts of interest, and export controls The cases presented assume prior knowledge of concepts related to FCOI, export controls, and research integrity, the basics of which will not be covered in class. Before coming to class review the following resources: Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) overview , FCOI Training , Export Control overview , Office of Research Misconduct Proceedings , Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Subaward Fundamentals (CORE 1032 class)

Subaward Fundamentals (1032) This training will discuss roles, responsibilities, and best practices for monitoring financial and research performance of sub-awards. Using case studies to explore the possible challenges which may occur during sub-award monitoring, we will discuss ways to troubleshoot performance problems. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Anyone involved in setting up, managing or approving expenses and reports for subawards on sponsored projects. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.