SRAI Catalyst

SRAI and the Catalyst committee proudly present this newsletter, Catalyst, as an official publication featuring insights from top professionals in research management and administration, as well as updates on conferences, educational opportunities, member achievements, networking, and the latest news and trends from the field.

The Latest from the Catalyst

The Catalyst e-newsletter delivers the latest in research administration—expert insights, industry news, professional development, member achievements, and conference updates. Curated by SRAI and the Catalyst Committee, it’s your go-to source for staying informed, connected, and inspired.

  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight Conflict Resolution in Research: Turning Friction into Collaboration Spotlight Story In research, conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to derail ...

  • Community & Member Engagement The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving Part 3: Expansion of the Profession, Management of Research, and Value to Society Read ...

  • Career Growth & Leadership Research Administration: Building on Your Skill Set Many of us in Research Administration found this profession by chance. This article discusses some avenues in which ...

  • Grant Management & Financial Oversight Subrecipient Monitoring: Keys to Successful Subrecipient Relationships Navigating the complex dynamics of a subrecipient collaboration between institutions ...

  • Don't Be Afraid of the Lawyers!

    Blog Entry

    Community & Member Engagement Don't Be Afraid of the Lawyers! An in-house research attorney shares insights on his role from the legal vantage point, the relationship with colleagues, and how ...

  • Operations & Workflow Management The Use of Generative AI in Research Grant Applications: Balancing Innovation, Transparency and Integrity Spotlight Story GenAI is influencing research ...

  • Community & Member Engagement The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving Part 2: Brief History of the Research Enterprise in the U.S. Read Part 1: The Importance ...

  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight Clinical Trial Compliance: Preparing for FDA Inspection Readiness Being “inspection ready” isn’t just about preparing when the FDA calls — it’s about embedding ...

  • Grant Development & Strategy Students Are Our Research Future: Let’s Treat Them Well, Research Administrators When it comes to the future of research, research administrators should not forget ...

  • Community & Member Engagement Finding My Place as a Leader in Research Administration A simple girl from Bangladesh who had no idea about the academic world transitions into a successful Research ...

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Catalyst Committee

The SRAI Catalyst Committee is responsible for creating and publishing SRAI's monthly electronic newsletter, Catalyst

Meet SRAI’s Committee Members

Meet The Editor

Farida Lada

Editor in Chief

Chief Campus Compliance Officer
University of California, San Francisco

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