SPA 360 programs provide research administration training, education, resources, and administrative support.
The Global Research Administrator Network and Development (GRAND) Forum was created out of a recommendation from the International Sponsored Awards Workgroup (ISAW). The purpose of the Forum is to promote education, improve communication and collaboration, and review key developments related to administrative and financial aspects of international sponsored projects. The presentation materials from each of the Forums will be archived below for reference. If you have any questions about the GRAND forum presentation materials, please contact Amy Bane (barteram@msu.edu).
February 4, 2019
- GRAND Forum Overview, Kristy Smith
- MSU Global Travel Registry, Dr. DeAndra Beck
- An overview of the data the Global Travel Registry provides to Colleges, Departments, and other units. Data includes countries visited, by who, how often, and the length of stay. Dr. Beck also discussed the collaboration between the registry and the upcoming travel system from the Controller's Office, CONCUR.
- Office of International Research Collaboration, Callista Rahkmatov
- An overview of the services provided by the OIRC including collaboration opportunities and metrics on countries and projects served.
- Preaward Activity-Solicitation Review, Sarah Grubb
- An interactive activity reviewing a sample solicitation for an international project and discussing the concerns regarding budgets, personnel, and contract language.
May 15, 2018
- GRAND Forum Overview, Twila Reighley
- Making it Real, Part II
- Part II of II (Part I is available here). A video featuring four faculty who work on international projects. Drs. Bobbi Bringi, Dan Clay, Cristian Meghea, and Irvin Widders provide insight on how research administrators can leverage faculty efforts by learning about challenges faculty face and how they impact timelines, the support provided from MSU departments, colleges, and central administration makes a difference, and collaborating with MSU units and partnering with subawardees makes a positive impact.
- “Lessons Learned” from a Research Administrator, Mitch Meyle
- A research administrator from the CANR's Center for Global Connections shares resources from his experience at MSU.
- Subaward Review and Negotiation, Adam Stone
- OSP’s Contract Team 2 member, Adam Stone, shares insight into processing subawards at the proposal and award stages.
- Global Agreement and Budget Case Study, Kristy Smith
- Summary of the discussion and recommendations made when the forum attendees split into six groups to discuss how they would handle scenarios that happen frequently when working in global research.
November 29, 2017
- Overview, Twila Reighley
- Making it Real, Part I
- Part I of II. A video featuring interviews with three faculty who work on international projects. Dr. Eric Crawford, Anne Schneller, and Dr. Terrie Taylor provide insight on how research administrators can leverage faculty efforts by learning about challenges faculty face and how they impact timelines, the support provided from MSU departments, colleges, and central administration makes a difference, and collaborating with MSU units and partnering with subawardees makes a positive impact. Part II will be featured in Spring 2018.
- “Lessons Learned” from a Research Administrator, Jen Riebow
- A research administrator in the Department of Entomology shares resources from her experience at MSU.
- Travel Clinic, Bonnie Seaks
- General information about services that the Travel Clinic offers to staff and faculty traveling internationally.
- Question & Answer Panel, Julia Miszkiewicz, Angelica Santos, Kristy Smith
- Frequently asked questions relating to international sponsored programs answered by central and unit research administrators
May 9, 2017
- Welcome, Background, and Outcomes, Twila Reighley
- Faculty Presentation, Dr. Mywish Maredia
- A faculty presentation on how international development requires a team effort between scientists and research administrative staff. It includes challenges, solutions, and outcomes of research and capacity building projects funded by grants.
- MSU Global Travel Registry, Dr. DeAndra Beck, Kaitlin Davis (no handouts)
- Background of project and live demonstration on how to arrange a trip in the New MSU Global Travel Registry
- Export Controls and Trade Sanctions, Jamie Haberichter, Rhett Butler
- Overview of export controls and trade sanctions for international projects
- Human Research Protection Program, Kristen Burt
- Key Institutional Review Board (IRB) considerations
December 8, 2016
- Welcome, Background, and Plans, Twila Reighley
- International Payroll, Sheila Wamhoff
- General information on international payroll, additional requirements for non-U.S. citizens, visa statements, tax treaties, working internationally, and immigration classifications and work authorization
- The New MSU Travel Registry: For Faculty, Students, and Staff on MSU Affiliated Trips, Dr. Beth Alexander, E.J. Dyksen
- Preview of web tool for tracking MSU travelers
- Panel Questions and Answers
- Frequently asked questions relating to international sponsored programs answered by central and unit research administrators
