Training Modules
“9/12 Faculty” Accounting
Institutional Base Salary
- Institutional Base Salary Knowledge Base
- Institutional Base Salary Video (Coming Soon)
Program Income
Cost Sharing
Effort Reporting
Wyocloud Reporting
Upcoming Training
October 29, 2025
Part of the SPonsord Projects 101 Trainings
Proposal Development
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm MT Presentation
- This includes learning about the different types of proposals (e.g., business, grant, government contract), the stages of proposal development from initial idea generation to submission, and the crucial elements that make a proposal successful.

Sponsored Projects 101 Training Series
We are excited to announce our monthly Sponsored Projects 101 training series—designed to help you navigate the essentials of managing externally funded research and sponsored projects.
What you'll learn:
- Understanding sponsored projects and funding sources
- Key steps in proposal preperation and submission
- Post-award management basics (budgets, compliance, reporting)
- Resources and contacts available to support your work
Who should attend: Faculty, staff, and researchers who are new to sponsored projects-or anyone that would like a refresher.
Format: Monthly, 60 to 120-minute hybrid (virtual and in-person) sessions on Wednesdays.

2:00pm to 3:00pm
This includes learning about the different types of proposals (e.g., business, grant, government contract), the stages of proposal development from initial idea generation to submission, and the crucial elements that make a proposal successful.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
An overview of the institutional processes and requirements for submitting proposals for external funding. This session covers key topics such as proposal development, budget preparation, compliance considerations, and the internal review workflow. Participants will gain a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, timelines, and best practices to ensure successful and compliant submissions.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Best practices for managing sponsored awards, including budget monitoring, allowable costs, and reporting requirements. The importance of accurately certifying effort on sponsored projects, institutional policies, and common pitfalls to avoid. Procedures for handling changes to awards, such as no-cost extensions, budget revisions, and changes in scope or personnel. More information on Direct Costs, Expenditure Corrections, and other Office of Sponsored Programs trainings.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Review and resources on Hazardous Materials, Site or Conflict of Interests, Animal Oversight, Human Ethics, Foreign Security, Export Control, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), and Controlled Substances.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Overview of UW's purchasing policies, allowable charges, contract process, and asset management.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
An overview of the key steps and compliance requirements involved in closing out sponsored awards and submitting progress reports. Participants will learn best practices for financial reconciliation, final reporting, documentation retention, and navigating sponsor-specific guidelines. The session also covers timelines, roles and responsibilities, and common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a smooth and compliant closeout process.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Information on Small Business Development Center, Small Business Innovation Research, Strategic Partnerships, Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Technology Transfer.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
An optional session for people to come ask follow-up questions on any session and provide feedback on the training.

