NRP Education Sessions

The NRP hosts a variety of educational seminars to support continuing education for research professionals on campus.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all participants who attend the live event and complete the evaluation. Recordings will remain available beyond 90 days; however, certificates are only available for those who view the session and complete the evaluation within 90 days of the live event.

If you plan to attend any of our upcoming events, please register via the UNC-Chapel Hill Event Registration website at apps.research.unc.edu/events.

Browse previous education sessions below. Recordings and slides are available for many of the events. Questions about educational opportunities? Contact Paula Steele.

Upcoming Sessions

Ethics Regarding Coercion and Undue Influence in Human Subjects Research

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 12-1 p.m.

Coercion and undue influence during the consent process
Updates to the Investigator Guidance (IG 1101)
Updates to consent forms
Case studies on special populations
Elements of a well‑crafted consent process

Presenters: Office of Human Research Ethics

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Past Sessions

Click the year to view slides and recordings of past NRP education sessions.
(NOTE: The content presented in the training videos is accurate as of the date of recording; however, policies, procedures, and best practices may change over time. Viewers are encouraged to verify the information provided in these videos with current guidelines, institutional resources, or relevant authorities. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact the appropriate department or resource to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.)

The good, the bad and the NTFs – the role of Notes to File and Protocol Deviations in audit readiness
February 19, 2026

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Description:

The purpose and intended use of Notes to File (NTFs)
What are considered deviations and how to report deviations
Possible alternatives to NTFs
Best practices for NTF content

Presenters: Rachel Muñoz, MS; Julie Uehling MS, CCRP; Bree Williams

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Communicating Research: A Narrative Approach
January 23, 2026

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Description:

Relational Leadership, narrative structure, and building trust through sharing intentional stories of self.

Understand what Relational Leadership is and why it is important in research
Develop and share narratives structured around “choice points”
Understand how sharing intentional stories of self can build trust and buy-in

Presenters:
Josh Hinson, MSW, LCSW; Lisa Rahangdale, MD, MPH

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