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04.18.23 Research Communication from VPDoR for Chairs and Directors - April 18, 2023 On this page Dear Chairs and Directors  We are writing to share positive updates to make research more affordable for PIs with sponsored projects and to ensure research continuity during emergencies. We want to thank the teams who worked together to explore ideas, investigate options, and propose broad-impact solutions. Please share this letter with any faculty or staff you believe would benefit from this information. Increase in Stanford’s support of RA tuition on sponsored projects  The rising cost of …

DoD letter to the acadamic community regarding the risk of improper foreign interference Updated: 05.29.2025 Created: 05.24.2023 On this page Read DoD letter to the academic community regarding the risk of improper foreign interference …

DoD letter to the acadamic community regarding the risk of improper foreign interference Updated: 05.29.2025 Created: 05.24.2023 On this page Read DoD letter to the academic community regarding the risk of improper foreign interference …

06.07.23 Research Communication from VPDoR for Chairs and Directors - June 7, 2023 On this page Dear Chairs and Directors, It’s disclosure season! Thank you for supporting annual disclosures in the Outside Professional Activities Certification System (OPACS). Also, many thanks to the teams who keep the OPACS current and functional while finding ways to improve it. Other topics in this email include the upcoming Stanford Research Computing Facility power outage; upcoming funding opportunities (including my personal favorite, Major Research Instrumentation); and links to recent articles on the …

10.10.23 Research Communication from VPDoR for Chairs and Directors - October 10, 2023 On this page Dear Chairs and Directors,  This is my inaugural chairs’ and directors’ letter as VPDoR. I have just completed my first month. Thank you for the warm welcome! I have already heard from many of you that this monthly letter, which Kam Moler began during the pandemic, has proved to be a helpful way to stay abreast of noteworthy news and developments in our research community. I plan to continue it. What have I been doing during my first month? I have spent a good deal of time moving around campus, …

Required Tutorial on Human Subject Research Protection Updated: 05.09.2025 Created: 03.11.2021 Intended Audience PI and Research Team Start this Course Required Tutorial on Human Subject Research Protection Time to Complete Time to Complete 3-4 hours This tutorial fulfills the requirement set for in  RPH 5.7 Training in the Protection of Human Subjects in Research Resources External Links Required Tutorial on Human Subject Research …

EH&S Training Opportunities Updated: 05.09.2025 Created: 03.11.2021 Intended Audience Administrators, PI and Research Team Start this Course EH&S Training Opportunities As a part of EH&S’ commitment to sustaining a culture of safety on campus, they have developed and teach specialty and trainings to educate personnel and staffers of the hazards present on campus and within their work area, whether it’s an office or a laboratory. In addition to the online and classroom trainings offered they can also provide detailed evaluation and discussion trainings about the hazards associated within …

STARS Training Needs Assessment Tool Updated: 09.23.2025 Created: 03.11.2021 Intended Audience Administrators, PI and Research Team Start this Course STARS Training Needs Assessment Tool (SUNet authentication required) Time to Complete Time to Complete 1 hour The STARS Training Needs Assessment Tool is designed to identify required health and safety training for Stanford staff, faculty, and students. Upon completion, trainees will receive a list of required trainings. Please discuss the results with your supervisor.  Keep in mind, there may be additional local (Tier III) training required for …

Expenditure Statement Reconciliation and Review Updated: 12.04.2025 Created: 03.11.2021 Intended Audience Administrators Start this Course FIN-0160: Expenditure Statement Reconciliation and Review Time to Complete Time to Complete 1 hour This course is also part of C ardinal  R esearch  A dministration  F oundation  T raining (CRAFT)  program. If you are working toward a CRAFT Level 2 certificate, this class is an elective. We recommend you take it after taking the required CRAFT Level 2 classes. Financial and research administrators have an important role in implementing Stanford University …

FUNDamentals of Funds: Introduction to Funds Management Updated: 12.04.2025 Created: 03.11.2021 Intended Audience Administrators Start this Course FIN-0170: FUNDamentals of Funds: Introduction to Funds Management Time to Complete Time to Complete 1 hour Take this course after completing ORA-1101 Understanding Cost Policy. This course covers the fundamentals of funds. Fund accounting allows us to track University activity in a meaningful way. This is critical to managing university resources and providing an accurate assessment of activity to our donors and government agencies. This class is …