Internal Training
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Sessions offered by the Office of Pre-Award Administration Services (OPAS).
Note: Each session is limited to 10 seats. Registration is first-come, first-served. Please note that rooms are subject to change.
1. (ILT) Introduction to Cayuse SP
- Cayuse SP as the Rice internal grant application tracking system.
- Navigating through the various Cayuse SP modules.
- To show and practice data entry plus alerts of the Cayuse SP.
| Date (Wednesdays) | Room | 1 hour Duration | Deadline to enroll (EOB Fridays) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | September 4 |
| October 14 | COBB 510A | 10 – 11 am | October 9 |
| November 4 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | October 30 |
| December 2 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 27 |
To enroll: Email OPAS@rice.edu and specify class/session. A confirmation email will be sent upon enrollment.
2. (ILT) Introduction to Cayuse 424
- Cayuse 424 as Rice grant application submitted via Grants.gov.
- Navigating through the various Cayuse 424 modules.
- To show and practice data entry plus alerts of the Cayuse 424.
| Date (Wednesdays) | Room | 1 hour Duration | Deadline to enroll (EOB Fridays) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | September 11 |
| October 21 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | October 16 |
| November 11 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 6 |
| December 9 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 4 |
To enroll: Email OPAS@rice.edu and specify class/session. A confirmation email will be sent upon enrollment. Also available: 1:1 sessions that can be scheduled as time permits.
3. Funding Opportunities and Guidelines Basics
- Identify and provide the generalized instructions on sponsor guidelines and funding opportunities.
- Typical layers of sponsor application guidelines.
- Review the basic elements of applications as affected by these guidelines.
| Date (Wednesdays) | Room | 1 hour Duration | Deadline to enroll (EOB Fridays) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 (TUESDAY) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | September 18 |
| October 28 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | October 23 |
| December 16 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 11 |
To enroll: Email OPAS@rice.edu and specify class/session. A confirmation email will be sent upon enrollment. Also available: 1:1 sessions that can be scheduled as time permits.
4. ABCs of Pre-Award Budget Development
- Discuss Budget Basics the Cost Principles.
- Understand basic info for building pre-award budget.
- Subcontract/Subaward starting points.
| Date (Wednesdays) | Room | 1 hour Duration | Deadline to enroll (EOB Fridays) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29 (TUESDAY) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | September 25 |
| November 18 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 13 |
| December 23 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 18 |
To enroll: Email OPAS@rice.edu and specify class/session. A confirmation email will be sent upon enrollment. Also available: 1:1 sessions that can be scheduled as time permits.
For Upcoming Sessions & Inquiries:
Please contact OPAS@rice.edu
Additional Training & Resources
NIH Updates
OPAS training guidance regarding NIH update NOT-OD-25-133:
SciENcv
Tutorials for biosketches and current/pending support:
- October 18, 2023 SciENcv:
Training Video / Presentation - Current & Pending: SciENcv Tutorial
Compliance
Training resources by the Office of Research Integrity
Visit Research Integrity Training →