New Resources: Acronyms, Glossary, On-demand Learning, and More

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The OSP Training team is working diligently to bring you added resources. We are excited to announce our new online resources in this week’s blog. We are also working throughout the summer to streamline resources on the OSP website so that you can find (and suggest) untapped resources more easily!

Acronyms

New to CSU and/or Research Administration? Navigate our professional acronym soup with access to hundreds of sponsored acronyms, including acronyms specific to CSU such as CVMBS and RAO. The Acronym webpage has a digitally accessible Excel version for download that is easily searchable, as well as a link to CSU’s acronym finder.

Glossary

Access over 100 sponsored terms and definitions compiled from various policies, procedures, and guidance with related links. Search terms easily and submit your requests for new terms to be added!

Request additions to the OSP Acronym list and Glossary under ‘Library’ on the OSP top menu:

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On-Demand Learning

New courses now available for you and your new hires in My Learning:

  • Cost-sharing 101
  • Crafting Fully Compliant Budgets
  • Cost Transfers on Sponsored Projects
  • Developing, Reviewing, and Submitting Proposals for External Funding
  • Effort on Sponsored Projects
  • Outgoing Subawards
  • Project Closeout on Sponsored Projects
  • Research Administration at CSU
  • Understanding Your New Award – Coming soon!

Video and Audio Resources

Checkout our new video Quick Clips on:

  • Making a determination between a subrecipient, consultant, or vendor
  • Making a No Cost Extension request
  • Making payroll adjustments after the KFS expiration date
  • How to identify and budget for participant support costs
  • How to request a delegate in ecrt
  • The differences between assistantship salary and fellowship stipends
  • Understanding the Sweep process for fixed-price awards
  • Valid Signature Authority – Coming soon!

Fall RAM Symposium – Save the Date!

Look for topical Lunch & Learns posted on RAMAround-L throughout the summer and save the date for the 2023 Fall RAM Symposium – October 13, 2023 (12:00 PM to 4:30 PM MT).

Thanks for your input and suggestions on new trainings and resources. We welcome and value your ideas!

Blog post by Tricia Callahan, Senior Research Education & Information Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs