Institutional Funding & Proposal Development Series™

Research Administration Foundations Pathway™

Build the institutional funding and proposal-development capability needed to strengthen sponsor alignment, proposal readiness, institutional coordination, and competitive submission practices.


Select Your Series Option

Institutional Funding & Proposal Development Half Series

Half Series

Build a strong foundation in proposal development, sponsor requirements, institutional approvals, compliance, planning, and submission readiness.

Institutional Funding & Proposal Development Full Series

Full Series

Develop broader capability across proposal strategy, narrative development, collaboration, compliance, quality assurance, submission systems, and continuous improvement.


Individual Modules Available Through December 31, 2026
Individual module enrollment remains available through December 31, 2026.


Module: 1
Award Interpretation & Institutional Obligation Analysis

Understand how award terms translate into institutional responsibility and risk.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026

Module: 2
Financial Stewardship Systems in Sponsored Programs

Learn how institutions structure financial oversight and accountability before spending begins.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026

Module: 3
Cost Allowability, Allocability & Financial Judgment

Strengthen decision-making around costs, documentation, and financial risk.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026

Module: 4
Subrecipient Governance & Third-Party Accountability

Understand how institutions manage risk and accountability across external partners.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026

Module: 5
Documentation Systems & Financial Compliance Controls

See how strong documentation systems protect institutions during review and audit.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026

Module: 6
Award Closeout Governance & Institutional Exposure

Understand how closeout decisions impact compliance, reporting, and institutional risk.

1 Contact Hour | Self-Paced | Available Through December 31, 2026