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Presentations & Events

Sponsored Research hosts several events that are open to the entire Northwestern community, notably our quarterly CLEAR Meetings.

Upcoming Events

October Coffee Connect: Required Documents

Tuesday, October 6, 11:00am

Ever had a proposal returned without review because it was missing required documentation? Join us to learn more about the standard documents needed for proposal review. Bring your coffee and your questions!

October CLEAR Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

  • Time TBD
  • In-person: SQ Auditorium (Chicago Campus) / Online via Zoom 

Recent Events

Coffee Connect: Subcontracts Management: Process & CERES Navigation

  • Tuesday, August 4, 2026
  • An engaging inside look at SR’s subcontracts management process, including a live demonstration on navigating CERES for outgoing subcontracts from both the unit/RA and SR/subs SRO perspectives. 
  • View the Coffee Connect: Subcontracts Slides

 

July 2026 CLEAR Meeting

Coffee Connect: Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR)

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Coffee Hour Connect is a series of how-to webinars presented by Sponsored Research. These virtual coffee hours are meant to be informative and interactive. In addition to a formal presentation by SR staff focused on a specific topic, plenty of time is allotted for audience Q&A so we can address all the how’s, why’s, and what-if’s.
  • View the Coffee Connect Progress Reports Slides

Group Watch: ABC's of CTs: Are You Curious about Clinical Trial Pre-Award?

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Sponsored Research hosted an informal group watch of the SRAI Encore Series webinar ABC's of CTs: Are You Curious about Clinical Trial Pre-Award? This presentation is intended as an introductory overview for research administrators who occasionally encounter clinical trials (either Federal or Industry) or are seeking a better understanding of this area.

Group Watch of Research Project Management in a Crisis: Navigating Federal Transitions and Uncertainty

  • Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  • Sponsored Research hosted an informal group watch of the SRAI Encore Series webinar Research Project Management in a Crisis, offering colleagues a chance to learn together, share insights, and connect across departments — both virtually and in person.

February 2026 CLEAR Meeting