Unlock Research Success With UCLA TDG RIA Monthly Training Seminar Series
Join UCLA TDG's Research & Industry Alliances (RIA) team for a dynamic new series of monthly, topic-focused training seminars, held 10–11 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month.
These sessions are designed to equip faculty, staff, and research administrators with clear, practical guidance for navigating UCLA’s research processes, agreements, and compliance requirements. Each seminar focuses on a single, high-impact topic—offering expert insights, step-by-step explanations, and real-world examples from the teams that support UCLA’s research enterprise every day.
Upcoming Topics Include:
January: DIY MTA – Learn when and how to prepare your own Material Transfer Agreements.
February: IDC & Overhead Waivers for Industry Sponsored Research: Clarifying applicable indirect costs and the overhead waiver process for SRAs.
March: Proposal Documentation for SRAs & MTAs – Understand essential documents and workflow requirements for industry sponsored research and material transfer agreements.
April: HDOC Data Use Agreements – A clear breakdown of Data Use Agreements involving the Health Data Oversight Committee (HDOC) and what researchers need to know when transferring health data to collaborators.
May: Clinical Research Essentials – A two-part exploration of:
o Auditing & Monitoring of Study Data
o HDOC Approvals in Clinical Research
o Sponsor’s Rights to Study Results and Intellectual Property
June: NCTEs (No-Cost Time Extensions) – Learn when and how to request no-cost extensions, common pitfalls, and best practices.