Resources at Western
There are many different tutorials, guidance documents, and resources to aid the struggling research staff and researcher. As a result of that, we decided to create a resources page that could provide quick links to Â鶹´«Ã½'s many excellent resources with the hope that they are easier to find and benefit from.
The following links are a great start, but if you have any suggestions or questions, please do feel free to reach out to us at rsnetwork@uwo.ca to let us know.
Guide to Research Administration
The Guide to Research Administration electronic tutorial provides a very high level overview of what to expect when faculty apply for, and are successful, at receiving funding. Within 18 minutes, you will learn about pre-award process through to post-award processes at Western.
ROLA
Â鶹´«Ã½'s Research On-Line Administration (ROLA) is a system that is used for all funded research at Western. From application to account closure, ROLA is a constant in the award cycle. Here's the ROLA Q&A page that can assist you if you are struggling with ROLA. You can also call the ROLA HelpDesk at 519-661-3136 for guidance. The Operational Excellence (below) also hosts a fantastic ROLA workshop, as well.
Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence is a program that provides a variety of tutorials on many different administrative duties. You can learn how to make purchases, how to use Â鶹´«Ã½'s online graduate student appointment module, or how to use the online Travel and Expense Claim system. This series is a great asset for any administrator who may be struggling.
Post-Award Project Administration
Research Finance created a comprehensive and extensive guide on the post-award project administration for research administrators and faculty. The guide covers 7 sections that speaks to the basics of research funding, governance and accountability, financial transactions, journal entries, and more. Click on Research Finance's Post-Award Project Administration to review this document.
