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Training

Guiding Innovators Through the Research Lifecycle

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are responsible for keeping themselves informed and up to date on the latest information affecting research, from the inception of an idea all the way through commercializing intellectual property.

The Office of Research and Technology Management (ORTM) offers a wide range of opportunities to enhance your knowledge of how to conduct research properly within our institution.

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Training Opportunities and Resources

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Sparta

Conducting research involves navigating electronic research administration systems for proposals and awards, conflicts of interest and the like. Get to know how SpartaGrants, SpartaIRB and SpartaCOI all play into the research lifecycle at CWRU.

See our electronic research administration systems.

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Continuing Research Education Credit (CREC) Program

Through this collaborative program among Case Western Reserve University, the MetroHealth System and University Hospitals, you can take free documented training on protecting human subjects of research.

Explore research education opportunities.

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Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) standards are set forth by state and federal regulations, institutional policies, professional codes of conduct and personal convictions—and Case Western Reserve University researchers are expected to adhere to them.

Get familiar with RCR standards.

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Animal Care Training

When it comes to working with animals, the university’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) offers numerous research education and training resources. These include course options through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).

Learn about training in animal care.

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Biosafety Training

Case Western Reserve’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) offer training covering biosafety regulations, and all lab members must conduct lab-specific training on procedures they perform.

Explore required biosafety trainings.

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RADAR Training

Setting up an award can seem daunting, whether you're in the budget revision stage, reviewing compliance requirements, managing sub-contracts or allocating salaries. The Office of Research and Technology Management is here to help.

Discover pre-award and post-award processes and procedures through our RADAR Training.

Effort Report Training

Spiderweb is ORTM’s portal for all information about your grants, contracts and, as applicable, regulatory protocols pertaining to the use of human subjects, animals or recombinant DNA in your research.

Learn how Spiderweb works.

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Research Seminar Upcoming Events

Nov 22

Research @ CWRU — Nov. 22

Dec 5

RADAR Training: Award Monitoring and Management Throughout the Grant Lifecycle

Dec 9

Overview of CWRU QIP Reviews: How to Prepare for a Study Audit

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Our Training Team

For a more specialized and focused experience, our experts can bring the training to your group, department or center. Email crec@case.edu or contact one of our team members to discuss your needs.

Financial Systems Training

The Case Western Reserve Administrative Professional Series (CAPS) provides training on the policies and procedures that direct employees’ stewardship of university funds.

Get Trained with CAPS
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Other Educational Opportunities at CWRU

In addition to the training resources ORTM provides, Case Western Reserve University offers other educational resources. Explore some of the opportunities available.