OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Training Catalog
Training Catalog
Table of Contents
01 Upcoming Trainings & Events 01 02 Compliance Training 02 by Topic Area: Preparing 03 Training 03 Your Research Project, Obtaining Grant Funding, Managing Your Grant
Translation & 04 Research 04 Technology Transfer 05 Asynchronous Workshops 05 06 Helpful Websites 06
Upcoming Trainings & Events Internal Grants Workshop This workshop will provide an overview of the University Research Council, Quality Instruction Council, and Public Service Council internal grant programs. Representatives of Council members and past award recipients will provide recommendations to submit a funded proposal. September 18, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 Zoom Paid Leave Program Workshop This workshop will provide information on the University Research Council and the Quality Instruction Council Paid Leave Programs, including eligibility requirements and salary implications. October 16, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 Zoom Large Grant Research Luncheon This annual luncheon honors faculty and staff who have secured over $100,000 in grant funding within the past year. Their valuable contributions to DePaul’s research community are deeply appreciated and play a vital role in advancing research and creative endeavors across the university. October 16, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:30 By Invitation Only
From Research to Real-World Impact: Translating Outcomes into Action Great research has the potential to shape policy, improve lives, fuel innovation, and drive economic and societal impact, but how do you move from a promising idea to meaningful change? Join colleagues from across the university and beyond for an interactive program exploring the pathways that transform research into real-world impact. Through a panel discussion and facilitated roundtable conversations, participants will gain practical insights into developing competitive research agendas, securing funding, building strategic collaborations, and translating discoveries into broader societal outcomes. October 2, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. DePaul Center: 1 E. Jackson, Room 7305 (Loop Campus) RSVP (Lunch will be provided!) From Research to Real World Impact: IP & Commercialization Strategies This workshop focuses on strategies for commercializing faculty research, including obtaining state and federal grants to develop and commercialize innovations, finding a commercialization partner, protecting intellectual property, and developing suitable revenue sharing arrangements. The workshop will include small group discussions facilitated by personnel from Coleman Center, DePaul’s Tech Transfer Office, faculty experts, and ORS. October 22, 2026 from 3:30-4:30 Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship: 7th Floor, Suite 7900 RSVP The Cost of Knowledge: Opening the Doors to Research at DePaul In celebration of International Open Access Week, join the DePaul University Library for a series of lightning talks about openly published research. Learn more about library services to support open knowledge and insight on finding grant support for article processing fees. October 22, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 Richardson Library: 2350 Kenmore Ave, Room 103 (Lincoln Park Campus) RSVP
IRB Requirements for Research with Secondary Data This session explores the regulatory, ethical, and practical considerations involved in conducting secondary research, including determining when IRB review is required, assessing the identifiability of data, and understanding investigator responsibilities for data access, security, and confidentiality. October 29, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 Via Zoom RSVP Lunch & Learn: DePaul and RFUMS Collaboration Grant for Biomedical Futures: AI & Interdisciplinary Research Initiative As part of the alliance between DePaul University and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), we are pleased to announce the continuation of the inter-institutional collaborative research grant program focused on Biomedical Discovery and Healthcare. Please join us for lunch, presentation of currently funded DePaul-RFUMS research projects, conversation, and collaboration to identify future research and funding opportunities. October 30, 2026 from 10:00 – 2:00 DePaul Center, Loop Campus, Room 805 RSVP Cayuse Fund Manager Training Join the Post Award team for a Cayuse Fund Manager Training designed to help PIs effectively manage sponsored project finances using the Cayuse Fund Manager system. During this session, participants will learn how to: i.Navigate the Cayuse Fund Manager dashboard ii.Review project budgets and expenditures iii.Monitor available balances and spending trends iv.Access financial reports and key project data v.Use the system to support effective award management and compliance November 12, 2026 from 2:30 – 3:30 Zoom
Compliance Training The Office of Research Services provides required training for Principal Investigators to be eligible to receive grant funding. Disclosure and Other Support Training - designed to meet NIH mandated training requirements. Federal Grants Management Training Program is designed for those who are implementing federally sponsored grants and cooperative agreements. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) - Training for research involving animals Internal Grants Management Training Programis designed for those with grant awards funded by DePaul University. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)- Biosafety and biosecurity training Institutional Review Board (IRB) - Training for research involving human subjects Non-Federal Grants Management Training Programis geared to those with grant awards funded by foundations or other nonfederal sources. Responsible conduct of research(RCR) is for PIs, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs who are engaged in research supported by the National Science Foundation. Complete the CITIRCR training using these directions. Research Security Training - designed to meet NSF mandated training requirements.
Trainings by Topic Area
Preparing Your Research 01 Project CITI Basic Human Subjects Training is required for research involving human subjects. Common Mistakes on IRB Applications is designed to help researchers submit accurate and complete IRB applications by addressing common errors that delay IRB approval. Demystifying the IRB Process: Introduction to the IRB and eProtocol aims to clarify the steps in the IRB submission and review processes and provide practical tips for preparing IRB applications. Faculty Scholarship Collaborative promotes, enhances, facilitates, and supports faculty, staff, and their research assistants in methodologically diverse, socially relevant research. IACUC Basic Training: is for research involving animals. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)is training on Biosafety and biosecurity. Lunch & Learn series is offered on an ad-hoc basis on selected topics, bringing together faculty and staff across Colleges and departments to advance research, creative activities, and innovation.
Trainings by Topic Area
Preparing Your Research 01 Project National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity’s Faculty Success Program (NCFDD) is a grant program for Assistant Professors seeking to increase their scholarly output to enhance their tenure and promotion portfolio or senior faculty who wish to reinvigorate their scholarship. Applications are open twice per year during the URC Grant Funding cycles. Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) is for PIs, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs who are engaged in research supported by the National Science Foundation. Complete the CITI- RCR training using these directions. IRB Session on Demand Have questions about the IRB process? Need help navigating a specific section of the IRB application or responding to pre-review comments? This interactive session is designed to provide practical guidance tailored to your needs. Participants may request a customized session focused on an IRB topic of their choosing. Possible topics include completing IRB applications, developing consent forms, recruitment strategies, exempt and expedited review categories, addressing common IRB review concerns, or responding to IRB pre-review feedback. To request a session, email the Office of Research Protections (ORP) at orp@depaul.edu.
Trainings by Topic Area
02 Obtaining Grant Funding
Corporate and Foundations Relations Handout outlines ways the Corporate and Foundation Relations team can assist faculty and staff interested in seeking philanthropic support from corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations. Grant Forward is a funding search engine of grant opportunities spread across 39 subject areas and 2009 categories. It is an expansive database of sponsors comprising foundations, federal agencies, and other institutions. Grants.gov is a searchable database of federal funding initiatives. Grant Search Tool is a listing of funding opportunities curated by the Office of Research Services that align with DePaul programs and research areas. Grant Writers Seminar & Workshop is an external workshop program that provides guidance on writing NSF and NIH proposals. It includes a day-long workshop on campus and is then followed with structured assistance with a proposal.
Trainings by Topic Area
02 Obtaining Grant Funding
Internal Funding Workshop provides an overview of the University Research Council, Quality Instruction Council, Public Service Council, and Academic Growth & Innovation grant programs. It is offered every September and includes tips and strategies to submit funded proposals. Lunch & Learn Series is offered on an ad-hoc basis on selected topics, bringing together faculty and staff across Colleges and departments to advance research, creative activities, and innovation. University Platforms to Support Research provides an overview of Library, IS, and other resources that support faculty research.
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03 Managing Your Grant Award Closeout Process includes an overview of the checklist to follow when a grant award is closing, such as personnel and reporting. Budget Modifications and Financial Services Helpdesk provides an overview of what a budget modification is and how to process it using the Financial Services Helpdesk. Federal Grants Management Training is designed for those who are implementing federally sponsored grants and cooperative agreements. Grant Expense Report Training provides demonstration on submitting an expense report in BlueSky. Hiring on Grants will provide detailed steps for hiring faculty, staff, students, and postdocs on grants. Incoming vs Outgoing Subawards will detail common terms, guiding principles, and internal processes that differentiate these two types of awards. Internal Grants Management Training is designed for those with grant awards funded by DePaul University. Lunch & Learn Series is offered on an ad-hoc basis on selected topics, bringing together faculty and staff across Colleges and departments to advance research, creative activities, and innovation.
Trainings by Topic Area
03 Managing Your Grant Nonfederal Grants Management Training is geared to those with grant awards funded by foundations or other non-federal sources. Reallocations vs. Redistributions provides an overview of how a reallocation differs from a redistribution and the steps to follow to process to process both types of modifications. Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) is for PIs, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs who are engaged in research supported by the National Science Foundation. Complete the CITI- RCR training using these directions. University Platforms to Support Research provides information on resources available to faculty to support their research, including the Library and Information Technology.
Trainings by Topic Area
04 Research Translation & Technology Transfer
Research Translation & Technology Transfer at DePaul is a 2part workshop. Part one describes research translation and technology transfer. The discussion explores how faculty can navigate IP protection/ownership/licensing, as well as revenue sharing arrangements, between faculty and the university. Part two builds upon the prior session recapping general concepts of research translation and technology transfer. The discussion expands upon concepts of IP protection and licensing strategies as well as revenue sharing arrangements between faculty and the university.
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Asynchronous Workshops
Award Closeout Process provides an overview of the steps that should be followed to closeout a grant award, including No Cost Extensions, reporting, and personnel. CITI Basic Human Subjects Training is required for research involving human subjects. Common Mistakes on IRB Applications is designed to help researchers submit accurate and complete IRB applications by addressing common errors that delay IRB approval. Demystifying the IRB Process: Introduction to the IRB and eProtocol aims to clarify the steps in the IRB submission and review processes and provide practical tips for preparing IRB applications. Grant Expense Report Training provides an overview on how to submit an expense reimbursement in the Blue Sky system. Grant Journal Entry provides an overview on how to make a change to a grant account using the Financial Affairs Helpdesk. Hiring on Grants will provide detailed steps for hiring faculty, staff, students, and postdocs on grants. IACUC Basic Training is for research involving animals. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is training on Biosafety and biosecurity.
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Asynchronous Workshops
Proposal Budgeting 101 describes how to create a basic grant budget. Research Translation & Technology Transfer at DePaul is a 2part workshop. Part one describes research translation and technology transfer. The discussion explores how faculty can navigate IP protection/ownership/licensing, as well as revenue sharing arrangements, between faculty and the university. Part two builds upon the prior session recapping general concepts of research translation and technology transfer. The discussion expands upon concepts of IP protection and licensing strategies as well as revenue sharing arrangements between faculty and the university. Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is for PIs, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs who are engaged in research supported by the National Science Foundation. Complete the CITI- RCR training using these directions.
Helpful Websites Foundations Relations Principal Investigator Reference Guide Office of Research Services
Office of Research Services https://offices.depaul.edu/research-services/Pages/default.aspx
Phone Address Email
312-362-7388 14 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604, Suite 1030
ors@depaul.edu