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Training
eRA will host a series of training sessions targeted at future DOC eRA Commons users starting in June. Please save the date based on the proposed training schedule below. A future training registration email will be sent in the coming days.
| Date/Time | Topic and Agenda | Registration Link | Training Videos | Training Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 2:00 PM ET | Introduction to eRA | Account Management (All) Part 1: Introduction to eRA Webinar Description: This webinar will offer an overview and high-level introduction to eRA and its features. Part 2: Account Management Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on eRA Commons accounts and how they are used throughout the award lifecycle. | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Part 1: Introduction to eRA Internal - Webinar Recording
| Part 1: PPT for Intro to eRA
|
| 06/23/2026 2:00 PM ET | Account Management (Admin) | Registration Part 1: Account Management (Admin) Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on how accounts are created and managed in eRA Commons. Part 2: Registration Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information for administrative staff on how to register with eRA Commons. | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Part 1: Account Management - Admins
Part 2: eRA Commons Registration | Part 1: PPT for Account Management (Admin)
Part 2: PPT for eRA Commons Registration |
| 06/30/2026 1:00 PM ET | Application Submission & Tracking Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on how to successfully submit an application and track within eRA Commons. | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Application Submission & Tracking | PPT for Application Submission & Tracking |
| 09/10/2026 2:00 PM ET | Internet Assisted Review (IAR) Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on how to access meeting materials, review applications, and submit scores/critiques. This training is intended for External Merit Reviewers | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Internet Assisted Review (IAR) | IAR Application Review |
| 09/15/2026 2:00 PM ET | Post-Award Activities Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on how to manage post-award activities on an active award, including the submission of reports/documents and prior approval requests. | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Post Award Activity | Post Awards PPT |
| 09/22/2026 2:00 PM ET | Closeout Webinar Description: This webinar will offer detailed information on how to successfully submit closeout documents. | Registration Closed, Recordings Available | Award Closeout | Award Closeout PPT |