# IGHS Training: International Operations in Focus, Session 1: Independent Contractor Agreements - **When:** Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 11:00 AM PST – 12:00 PM PST - **Where:** Online - **Price:** Free - **Organizer:** [Global Health Sciences](https://eventing.ing/organizers/orgz_1m4v61mac5t535h1qpcr13) - **View on UCSF:** https://calendar.ucsf.edu/event/ighs-training-international-operations-in-focus-session-1-independent-contractor-agreements A practical walk-through of the independent contractor agreement process, from request to signed purchase order. Covers key steps, roles, common roadblocks, and tips for keeping requests moving. Presented by Gladys Villacorta (Associate Director, International Research Support Operations) and Charmaine Bautista (Finance Manager, Global Operations Support). First session in a new IGHS-hosted training series open to teams across UCSF. Registration required Source: UCSF. Eventing indexes this event and links to the source for tickets and the full description. Same event as JSON: https://api.eventing.ing/events/evnt_1m6rdd596dbwdcxss2r2wg