Training

The Kuali Coeus (KC) Learning Bundle covers using the Kuali Coeus system, as well as research administration policies and procedures. Register for:

  • Self-study web courses available anytime 
  • Live, virtual, instructor-led classes with hands-on exercises

To register for instructor-led classes, you must complete any prerequisite self-study courses. Contact ra-help@mit.edu if you need help viewing or registering for classes. For information on additional offerings, please see Research Administration Services’ Upcoming Trainings

Kuali Coeus Class Curriculum

Kuali Coeus: Introduction (Self-study)

No prerequisites required / Launch course

Instructions, resources and guidance on basic KC navigation, the Lifecycle of an Award at MIT, gathering necessary proposal information and searching for proposals. 

Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements (Self-study)

Prerequisites required / Launch course

Instructions, guidance and exercises for creating and routing a proposal. Prerequisites: Kuali Coeus: Introduction.

KC Basics (Instructor-led)

Prerequisites required View dates and register

Exercises and discussion include proposal scenarios using different Activity and Proposal Types, adding non-MIT personnel and when MIT certification may be required, and indirect cost rates (F&A) that differ from MIT’s federally negotiation research rate. Prerequisites: Kuali Coeus: Introduction, Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements

Kuali Coeus: Budget (Self-study)

No prerequisites required / Launch course

Instructions, guidance and exercises for Budget preparation in KC, including Summary, Detailed and using Single Point of Entry. 

KC Budget (Instructor-led)

Prerequisites required View dates and register

Exercises and discussion include proposal budget scenarios using personnel with different inflation and benefit rates applied, NIH modular budgets with subawards, sponsor F&A rates that differ from MIT’s Institutional rate, and cost sharing requirements. Prerequisites: Kuali Coeus: Introduction, Kuali Coeus: Basic Proposal Requirements, Kuali Coeus: Budget

Kuali Coeus: Award Navigation (Self-study)

No prerequisites required / Launch course

Instructions and guidance for navigating KC Award tabs to find Sponsor award terms including start and end dates, obligated and anticipated award totals, terms and conditions, required reports and their due dates and more.