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 | Room | Time | # hours | Deadline to enroll (EOB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9 *(Tuesday) | TBA | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 6/5 (Friday) |
| July 1 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 6/26 (Friday) |
| August 5 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 7/31 (Friday) |
| September 9 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 9/4 (Friday) |
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 | Room | Time | # hours | Deadline to enroll (EOB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 6/12 (Friday) |
| July 8 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 7/3 (Friday) |
| August 12 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 8/7 (Friday) |
| September 16 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 9/11 (Friday) |
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 | Room | Time | # hours | Deadline to enroll (EOB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 *(Wednesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 6/5 (Friday) |
| July 14 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 7/10 (Friday) |
| August 18 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 8/14 (Friday) |
| September 22 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1 hour | 9/18 (Friday) |
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 NEW
- Discuss Budget Basics the Cost Principles.
- Understand basic info for building pre-award budget.
- Subcontract/Subaward starting points.
| Date | Room | Time | # hours | Deadline to enroll (EOB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1.5 hour | 6/18 (Thursday) |
| July 21 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1.5 hour | 7/17 (Friday) |
| August 25 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1.5 hour | 8/21 (Friday) |
| September 29 *(Tuesday) | COBB 116 | 10 – 11 am | 1.5 hour | 9/25 (Friday) |
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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