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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | October 30, 2026 |
| December 2, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| January 6, 2027 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 28, 2026 |
| February 3 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1/29/2027 |
| March 3 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 2/26 |
| April 7 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 4/2 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 6, 2026 |
| December 9, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 4, 2026 |
| January 13, 2027 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1/8/2027 |
| February 17 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 2/12 |
| March 10 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 3/5 |
| April 14 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 4/9 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | October 23, 2026 |
| December 16, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 11, 2026 |
| January 20, 2027 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1/15/2027 |
| February 24 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 2/19 |
| March 24 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 3/19 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | November 13, 2026 |
| December 23, 2026 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | December 18, 2026 |
| January 27, 2027 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1/22/2027 |
| April 28 | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 4/23 |
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
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