Training and system support are available to help faculty and staff navigate research administration processes and tools.
Tier 1: Central RA Onboarding
Objective:
Build baseline knowledge of processes and tools for new central research administrators.
Modules:
Roles & Responsibilities
Proposal Review
Proposal Submission (eRA)
Reviewing a Budget
Non‑Financial Award Management
Basics of Research Compliance
Audience:
Central Administration — OVPR & Research Administration
Tier 2: Continuing Education for Campus
Objective:
Build campus capacity, reduce errors, and create continuity in research administration.
Modules:
Routing & eRA Submission
Proposal Review & Submission
Financial Award Management
Financial Reporting
Invoicing & Subrecipient Monitoring
Uniform Guidance
Audience:
Schools, Departments, and Research Units
Tier 3: Micro Learning Deep Dives
Objective:
Provide focused, digestible micro‑learning on specialized topics.
Modules:
Sub Awards
Research Security
Advanced Research Compliance
Budget Development
Sponsor Terms & Conditions
IP & Technology Transfer
Audience:
Central and Campus Research Administration Staff
Electronic Research Administration Training
Research administration activities, including award management, submission of proposals to sponsors, and reporting, are managed through Temple ERA. Additional training and documentation is available for the Temple research community on how to use the ERA system.