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SPaRC'Ed

SPaRC’Ed is the sponsored programs and research administration certification series for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. SPaRC’Ed is supported by the Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC) working group and the Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. SPaRC’Ed provides University of Illinois research administrators of all experience levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively administer sponsored programs and research activities across the full project lifecycle. The program will benefit the individual participant in his or her overall knowledge growth and professional development as well as provide added benefits to his or her unit through the ability to better serve faculty and researchers.

SPaRC'Ed Course Materials

Program Description and Time Commitment

COURSE WORK

PASS TWO ASSESSMENTS DURING THE PROGRAM

COMPLETION OF PROGRAM

Series of courses that focus on the various aspects of the sponsored project lifecycle, from where to find funding to project closeout.

Approximately 14 required courses.

Additional elective courses available.

Courses will range in duration from 3 to 3.5 hours.

Courses are offered roughly every two weeks in the morning.

Open book assessments with materials taught during the programs.

Participants will be official University of Illinois Certified Research Administrators (Illini CRA).

Graduates will be recognized with a reception in their honor.

 

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For questions or more information, please contact Kamil Tamimie, Sr. Assistant Director, Training, Outreach, and Data Management.