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How to Expedite Your Award Set-Up at USC

July 28, 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: How to Expedite Your Award Set-Up at USC

Why It Matters: Delays in award set-up can slow down spending, hiring, and research progress. Fortunately, there are a few proactive steps you can take to get your award up and running faster. From confirming training completions to procuring regulatory approvals, understanding how the award process works (and what actions you can take) can help avoid unnecessary delays and keep your project on track.

In This Video, You’ll Learn:

  • How to avoid common bottlenecks in the award set-up process.
  • What documents and approvals are required before an award can be activated.
  • How Research Administrators can assist in facilitating a smooth award setup.
  • When to engage with your Department of Contracts and Grants Officer.

👉 Watch “How to Expedite Your Award Set-Up at USC”

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.

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