Education and Training Program

Research Administration offers many training opportunities for anyone involved in research at AU. While it may seem overwhelming to begin a career in research, our trainers prepare teaching experiences designed to provide you with needed information in a manner that is easy to understand. We look forward to seeing you in one of the many training courses offered.

Contact Us

Research Administration

Health Sciences Campus

Pavilion III

1120 15th Street, CJ-1032
Augusta, GA 30912

706-721-6900

researchtraining@augusta.edu

 

Research Academy 101

  • Describe the fundamentals and ethical concerns involving research
  • Utilize all resources available at AU to conduct research
  • Develop a process for navigating through the research process at AU

Research Academy 200 Series

  • Identify the specific initiation steps from each unit (i.e. steps for IRB new study submission process)
  • Understand each unit's approval process
  • Identify the expected timeline for submission/notification to approval/acknowledgement for each unit

Research Academy 300 Series

  • Identify the specific requirements for post approval/initiation from each unit
  • Understand specific compliance considerations required by each unit (i.e. Audit Preparation, RDS-Medical Billing Compliance, etc.)

Research Town Halls

Quarterly sessions to provide important updates, advise on policy changes, and provide information about new systems, upgrades, and services available to the research community.

Electronic Support Systems

These training classes provide an overview of the electronic systems, navigation tips, and instructions for use.

System Login Links below:

  • Archibus  - Augusta University uses Archibus for Space Management and Asset Management
  • BHN Rewards - A digital rewards platform that allows users to send, track, and manage virtual e-gift cards as participation incentives and payments.
  • Clincard - Online portal that provides immediate compensation for patient visits, travel, etc. via an electronic transfer to an AU Clinical Research Debit/Credit Card.
  • eSproute - Electronic sponsored Programs Route (eSproute) is a web-based system created within InfoEd that is designed to electronically capture AU required approvals, prior to the submission or execution of extramural and intramural sponsored projects.
  • iLab Solutions - iLab allows for the online purchase of research services as well as the booking of research equipment in specified research cores and is linked with AU Financial Systems. 
  • IRBNet - IRBNet is the electronic IRB submission system used by Augusta University. 
  • OnCore - An on-line Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) portal that supports research activities.
  • Veeva SiteVault - Veeva SiteVault is an e-regulatory solution. Learn more about Veeva SiteVault HERE

 

Additional resources are available at Clinical Trials.gov