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You are here: Home / Announcements / MicroLearning Monday! – Determining Activity Types

MicroLearning Monday! – Determining Activity Types

April 21, 2025

Welcome back to MicroLearning Mondays, our biweekly series of bite-sized research administration trainings brought to you by the Department of Contracts and Grants.

This week’s topic: Determining Activity Types

Why It Matters: 
Identifying and categorizing the type of activity your PI’s proposal supports is vital. Whether it’s research, instruction, equipment, or fellowships, choosing the correct activity type isn’t just a formality—it drives how your proposal is reviewed, how costs are allocated, and what institutional policies apply. A misclassified activity can delay processing or lead to compliance issues down the road.

In This Video, You’ll Learn:

  • How to determine the correct activity type during proposal development.
  • Why differentiating activity types is vital in proposal preparation. 
  • Common activity type categories and what distinguishes them.

👉 Watch “Determining Activity Types”

Questions or Feedback?

We’re here to help! For anything related to MicroLearning Mondays, please reach out to Noah Congelliere in the Department of Contracts and Grants. For support with any activity type classification, please reach out to your DCG Officer.

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