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CORE: Preparing for Audit (CORE 1042 Class)

This course is designed to discuss transactions that are typically identified for review in an audit and how to prepare for an audit. The course will include information on high risk purchases, principles of allocation of costs, end-of-award purchases, and re-budgeting. Also included in the course will be information provided in the Uniform Guidance and various agency deviations. 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 who maintains documentation for, approves purchases for, or manages sponsored project budgets. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Docker Containers Workshop

, Register: [https://forms.office.com/r/YWQyJ03wwP] Please join us at the UWIT Research Computing and the eScience Institute December 2 from 1 to 3PM at eScience to learn the basics of containerization for research computing using Docker. We will build a coherent picture covering Docker Files, Images, and Containers; in concert with container registries and job execution, specifically container allocation, monitoring and orchestration. Central to this program is understanding how we connect a hermetic Container to external controls and data. Date: December 2 Time: 1-3pm  Location: eScience classroom (WRF Data Science Studio, UW Physics/Astronomy Tower, 6th Floor, 3910 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES, . Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Physics / Astronomy Building (PAT). Campus room: eScience Institute, WRF Data Science Studio, University of Washington, UW Physics/Astronomy Tower, 6th Floor, 3910 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Student Activities. Workshops. Academics. Event sponsors: UWIT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

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. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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, LIVE WEBCAST, 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 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, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

CORE: Subawards in SAGE (CORE 1033 Class)

Join us for a demonstration of Subawards in SAGE module. OSP Subawards team staff will be on-hand to answer questions while demonstrating the mechanics of how to: submit a subaward request , track your request , withdraw a request , resubmit subward requests that you have withdrawn or OSP has returned, 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 who must set up subawards in SAGE for sponsored projects. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

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/96173661090?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, December 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 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, LIVE WEBCAST, 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 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, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

CORE: Blueprint of a Proposal (CORE 1001 Class)

Trying to make sense of proposal preparation, review and submission at the UW? This course introduces participants to the UW processes, concepts and terminology that will help get you started in the right direction. Through discussion, hands-on exercises, annotated online resources and in class handouts, we will cover: Proposal Process Policies and Procedures , Roles & Responsibilities , Where to find critical information needed for proposal preparation , Proposal best practices, 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 the preparation or review of sponsored programs proposals to external… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom.

CORE: Managing Cost Share at the UW (CORE 2041 Class)

This course provides an overview of the UW Cost Share Systems, best practices for managing Cost Share Commitments, and information on Closing out Awards with Cost Share. Content covered in this course includes: Review Cost Share Set Up Process , How Contributions are Recorded , Tools and Best Practices for Managing & Monitoring , Sponsor Reporting , Changes to Cost Share Commitments , How to Determine if Cost Share is Met , Close Out, 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 who manages cost share commitments on sponsored awards. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mdcox@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 29, 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, February 10, 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, LIVE WEBCAST, 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 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, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

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/97720685313?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, February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.