Research Administration

Research Outreach, Learning and Engagement also is available to facilitate personalized team development sessions. We can modify and tailor current programs to your team's needs. This includes soft skill trainings like meeting management, time management or work-life balance. It could also be basic team building and conflict resolution, or brainstorming sessions for your research goals. 

If you would like to discuss these options, please email us and someone will be in touch.

The Faculty Advancement in Research (FAIR) Seminar Series provides informal workshops and seminars to UTMB research investigators that cover the entire spectrum of proposal development activities throughout the grant lifecycle.

Its goal is to equip researchers at any stage of their careers with the know-how to develop successful grant applications, engage with a variety of sponsors, and effectively communicate their research.

Sessions are held the Second Wednesday of each month, exceptions noted.

All FAIR seminars and workshops are FREE and open to UTMB faculty, chairs, and research leaders. These events are also posted here. 

Learn more about FAIR at https://research.utmb.edu/FAIR.

For questions about this series, email the Office of Strategic Research Development.

• IRB and IACUC have no formal InfoEd training, but we can come to your group and walk through what a new coordinator or investigator needs to know to get started in InfoEd Human Subjects or InfoEd Laboratory Animals modules. 
• InfoEd Sponsored Projects requires training before receiving access to the system. Training is available online, but we can also come to your group and present this all at once.
• Both of these options are beneficial for groups with large resident and student groups about to begin research projects, or for new faculty and investigators.

Navigating the IRB is a 3-part introduction to working with the IRB at UTMB. It is designed for investigators and study staff alike and includes information about the role of the IRB, designing and submitting protocols for IRB review and the proper method for obtaining informed consent.

Session 1: Overview of the Institutional Review Board

Objectives:
• Define an IRB and discuss its role at UTMB Identify the regulatory agencies and regulations that govern IRBs
• List key best practices when working with protocols subject to IRB review

Session 2: Getting Started - Initial Submissions and Ongoing Research Review

Objectives:
• Be able to explain the steps necessary to file an initial submission to the IRB
• Know the various steps and procedures involved in a protocol review
• Understand when events need to be reported to the IRB

Session 3: Obtaining Informed Consent

Objectives:
• Explain the informed consent process Identify the required elements of a consent form

A customizable 2-3 hour classroom presentation delivered to your group. We highlight key policies for conducting human subject research at UTMB, including training on Conflict of Interest, Informed Consent, Working with the IRB, and InfoEd. This training is Ideal for groups of new residents, medical students or junior faculty. We deliver to you on your schedule. Contact Research Education to schedule.

Fundamentals of Grants Management is a 3-part series designed for grant administrators and coordinators on campus. It will be required for all grants management staff. A separate course is available for faculty.

The Fundamentals of Grants Management coursework is broken into three sessions which must be completed in sequential order. However, the schedule is such that you can take them across several weeks, according to what fits in your availability. Upon completion of all three sessions, you will earn a certificate of completion.

• Session 1 covers an overview and introduction into grants management and administration.
• Session 2 is an overview of the PreAward process.
• Session 3 is an overview of the PostAward process.

See class availability at the online calendar.

Effort Reporting and ECRT Training is mandatory before access to the ECRT system is granted.

Primary and supporting individuals, those who receive salary from a sponsored project, must complete Effort Reporting for Investigators. It is scheduled for 1 hour and is offered quarterly in the classroom or online.