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: Your Guide to DCG – Roles, Resources, and Support
Why It Matters: The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) is USC’s central office guiding the full lifecycle of sponsored research. From proposal submission and award negotiation to subaward management and post-award changes, DCG ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while streamlining support for faculty and staff. Knowing who to contact and when can save time, prevent delays, and strengthen sponsor relationships.
In This Video, You’ll Learn:
How DCG is structured and the specialized teams that support research administration.
The roles of DCG Officers, Subaward Officers, and the Award Establishment Team.
How to identify your assigned DCG Officer and why it matters.
When to contact DCG for proposals, awards, subawards, and sponsor approvals.
👉 Watch Your Guide to DCG – Roles, Resources, and Support
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.