Texas Tech University Operating Policies

Raider Research University

A training program geared toward department administrators but may be useful to anyone managing sponsored projects.

Cornerstone

Offers several helpful courses including a training for Cognos Grant Reports.

Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)

Provides educational resources, guides, and tools for researchers.

Faculty Guide to Research

One of the helpful resources ORI provides.

Office of Research Services (ORS)

Offers training such as proposal budgeting and Cayuse.

Cayuse

Proposal development, submission and award information.

Cognos

Run Cognos data reports.

Budget Revision System (BRS)

Enter budget revisions on cost share or departmental funds.

Financial Transaction System (FITS)

Submit cost transfers, apply revenues, and enter intra-institutional vouchers (IVs).

TeamApp

Update alternate approvers, shoppers, etc. as an organizational financial manager.

TechBuy

Submit procurement requisitions and manage purchase orders.

Travel

Submit travel applications and vouchers for reimbursement.

National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)

Offers workshops, conferences, and other resources such as YouTube Tuesdays for education on managing sponsor programs.