Target audience
This course will be primarily of value to new administrative staff with responsibility for supporting research.  However, it is also open to academics and researchers who would like to improve their understanding of Research Administration including financial aspects of research management.

Pre-requisites
None

Process (i.e. practical workshop, group work etc.)
Presentation, discussion, networking

Course Description
The course will provide an introduction to the key elements of.  It will cover:

·  The Pre Award process - accepting a grant through to invoicing
·  Research Contracts: Working with Collaborators and Industrial Partners
·  Post-Award Processes and Procedures - What we do?
·  Good practice tips
·  A beginners guide to overhead and margin accounting