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Understanding How COVID-19 Impacted the Collection and Use of Faculty Satisfaction Metrics by Research Administration Offices

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Volume LVI, Number 1 Understanding How COVID-19 Impacted the Collection and Use of Faculty Satisfaction Metrics by Research Administration Offices Katherine Bui Stanford University Keith R. Berry Jr. University of Arkansas Abstract Research administrators (RA) at institutions of higher education (IHE) provide critical support to faculty throughout the lifecycle of research, which include developing research, applying to funding opportunities, managing awards through closeout, and maintaining compliance. Fulfilling these tasks requires well-developed RA processes and clear customer service pathways for faculty. Metric collection on faculty satisfaction ...
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Volume LV, Number 2 - From the Editor's Desk

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Volume LV, Number 2 From the Editor's Desk Author Jennifer E. Taylor, Ph.D., M.B.A. Rush Medical Center and University The Journal of Research Administration (JRA) is the premier scholarly publication in research administration and management. We publish timely, essential work that adds to the knowledge base for research administration and contributes to enhancing the work of research administrators across the globe. Through these contributions, JRA is an essential educational and career development resource for our field. Our contributors share best practices and innovative approaches to address research administrators' challenges and opportunities ...
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Positioning Faculty for Funding at an Emerging Research Institution: A Case Study to Inform Faculty Academy Programs

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Volume LV, Number 2 Positioning Faculty for Funding at an Emerging Research Institution: A Case Study to Inform Faculty Academy Programs Melani W. Duffrin, PhD Northern Illinois University Kellie M. Dyslin, MSW, CRA Northern Illinois University Luke Sebby Northern Illinois University Jasmina Mesic, MS Northern Illinois University Chris Duffrin, PhD Benedictine University Lynda Ransdell, PhD Boise State University Dara Little, MPA, CRA Northern Illinois University Gerald C. Blazey, PhD Northern Illinois University Abstract Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) are notably one of the most impactful organizations in a state ...
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The Research Collective as an Emergent Model to Grow Research Careers in a Teaching-Led Academic Environment

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Volume LV, Number 2 The Research Collective as an Emergent Model to Grow Research Careers in a Teaching-Led Academic Environment Ambroise Baker Teesside University Lisa Baldini Teesside University Jamie Bojko Teesside University Katy Chamberlain Teesside University University of Liverpool Amber Collings Teesside University Keele University Chris Ennis Teesside University Jibin He Teesside University Jens Holtvoeth Teesside University Danny McNally Teesside University Caroline Orr Teesside University Catherine Pschenyckyj Teesside University Alison Reid Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art Newcastle University ...
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Measuring Institutional Capacity for Grantsmanship: Constructing a Survey Tool for Institutions to Assess Institutional Support for Faculty and Administrators to Pursue Grant Funding

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Volume LV, Number 2 Measuring Institutional Capacity for Grantsmanship: Constructing a Survey Tool for Institutions to Assess Institutional Support for Faculty and Administrators to Pursue Grant Funding Lauren Gant, MA Senior Professional Research Assistant School of Education and Human Development University of Colorado Denver Christine Velez, MA Associate Director School of Education and Human Development University of Colorado Denver Mónica Torres, Ph.D. Chancellor NMSU Community Colleges Abstract Measuring the level of institutional capacity for grantsmanship within higher education informs administrators about the needs of their ...
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Faculty Perceptions: A Mixed Method Look into Grant Proposal Writing

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Volume LV, Number 2 Faculty Perceptions: A Mixed Method Look into Grant Proposal Writing Julie Swaringim-Griffin, PhD Assistant Vice President for Central Sponsored Programs Administration Oklahoma State University Christine Johnson, PhD Associate Vice President for Research Oklahoma State University Abstract Faculty members at academic institutions are typically expected to participate in service, teaching, and research throughout their careers. Each of these expectations involves a multitude of activities, contributing to each of the areas of focus. With the recent emphasis on grant funding, this research sought to identify faculty perceptions ...
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A Descriptive Study of Research Development in Canadian Research Institutions

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Volume LV, Number 2 A Descriptive Study of Research Development in Canadian Research Institutions Gen Clark, MA University of Saskatchewan Anita K. Sharma, PhD Thompson Rivers University Abstract Research development, also known in Canada as research facilitation, is a strategic approach used by research institutions globally to enhance research capacity and competitiveness. However, there is an absence of literature describing how the function is structured and implemented in the Canadian context. This descriptive study contributes some of the first empirical findings into the demographics, practice settings, and professional activities of Canadian ...
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Improving Scientific and Grant Writing Among Early-Career Scientists Involved in Health Science Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Case of Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Research Administration in Uganda (SICRA)

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Volume LV, Number 2 Improving Scientific and Grant Writing Among Early-Career Scientists Involved in Health Science Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Case of Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Research Administration in Uganda (SICRA) Francis Kiweewa Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Research Administration (SICRA), Lira-Uganda; Makerere University Walter Reed project (MUWRP), Kampala-Uganda; Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Lira-Uganda. Bannet Asingura Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Research Administration (SICRA), Lira-Uganda; Makerere University Walter Reed project (MUWRP), Kampala-Uganda; ...
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Extending Professionalization Boundaries in Research Management and Administration

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Volume LV, Number 2 Extending Professionalization Boundaries in Research Management and Administration Charmaine Williamson Department of Financial Accounting, College of Accounting Sciences, University of South Africa Karin Dyason Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association Caryn McNamara DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Garry Aslanyan Special Programme on Research and Training on Tropical Diseases and ESSENCE on Health Research initiative, World Health Organization Abstract The article establishes how a membership association, following ...
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Volume LV, Number 1 - From the Editor's Desk

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Volume LV, Number 1 From the Editor's Desk Author Jennifer E. Taylor, Ph.D., M.B.A. Rush Medical Center and University The Journal of Research Administration (JRA) is the premier scholarly publication in the field of research administration and management. We publish timely critical work that adds to the knowledge base for research administration and contributes to enhancing the work of research administrators across the globe. Through these contributions, JRA is an essential educational and career development resource for our field. Our contributors share best practices and innovative approaches to address research administrators' challenges and ...
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Accessibility in Research Administration

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Volume LV, Number 1 Accessibility in Research Administration Catherine Malcolm Edwards Accessibility Institute, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada Jessie Gunnell Accessibility Institute, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada Vicente del Solar Accessibility Institute, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada David Phipps Research Services, York University, Toronto, ON Canada Jeffrey Edwards The MakeWell Performance Group Inc., Ottawa, ON, Canada Abstract This collaborative and reflective inquiry-based paper critically examines accessibility within the research realm. We focus this inquiry on the principles of equity, diversity ...
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A Method for Creating NIH Data Training Tables with REDCap and NIH xTRACT

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Volume LV, Number 1 A Method for Creating NIH Data Training Tables with REDCap and NIH xTRACT John E. Kerrigan, Ph.D. School of Graduate Studies – Biomedical Health Sciences Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Rutgers University Sally Lu Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers University Abstract A major pre-award administrative challenge research universities face is turnaround time for generation of high-quality NIH Data Training Tables for NIH training grants (e.g., T32, K12, TL1, KL2, R25s) which are required for training grant submission proposals to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Universities with dedicated training grant submission ...
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Researching Multi-Disciplinary Diversities and Optimizing Their Inherent Strengths and Opportunities: The Role Played by UNILAG Research Management Office

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Volume LV, Number 1 Researching Multi-Disciplinary Diversities and Optimizing Their Inherent Strengths and Opportunities: The Role Played by UNILAG Research Management Office Okonji, Emeka Patrick (Ph.D.) 1,2 1. Research Management Office, University of Lagos, Nigeria 2. West African Regional Research & Training Centre for Low Vision Rehabilitation, University of Lagos, Nigeria Gbadamosi Morufu (M.Sc) 1 1. Research Management Office, University of Lagos, Nigeria Amuda Mohammed Hakeem Olawale (Ph.D.) 1,3 1.Research Management Office, University of Lagos, Nigeria 3. UNILAG Centre for Information and Technology System Abstract The University ...
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myRESEARCHpath: An Interactive Tool for Investigators and Research Administrators

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Volume LV, Number 1 myRESEARCHpath: An Interactive Tool for Investigators and Research Administrators Jamie S. Wylie, MA, PMP Duke University Rebecca J. Namenek Brouwer, MS Duke University Derek M. Jones, M.Div Duke University Geeta K. Swamy, MD Duke University Abstract Research-intensive institutions rely on specialized central offices to support research administrators and investigators through various processes and requirements. This helps researchers successfully and compliantly conduct and manage research. However, when these support offices communicate their processes and resources from disparate locations, it can be challenging ...
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Volume LIV, Number 3 - From the Editor's Desk

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Volume LIV, Number 3 From the Editor's Desk Author Jennifer E. Taylor, Ph.D., M.B.A. Rush Medical Center and University The Journal of Research Administration (JRA) is the premier scholarly publication in the field of research administration and management. We publish timely critical work that adds to the knowledge base for research administration and contributes to enhancing the work of research administrators across the globe. Through these contributions, JRA serves as an essential educational and career development resource for our field. Our contributors share best practices and innovative approaches to address the challenges and opportunities ...
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The Role of Research Units at Higher Education Institutions: Intention or Reality?

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Volume LIV, Number 3 The Role of Research Units at Higher Education Institutions: Intention or Reality? Jo-Celene De Jongh, Ph.D University of the Western Cape Simone Titus, Ph.D University of the Western Cape Nicolette Roman, Ph.D University of the Western Cape José Frantz, Ph.D University of the Western Cape Abstract Higher education institutions are moving towards highlighting the importance of research. According to the Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa, the status of higher education institutions will be determined by the extent to which they are engaged in research and research-related activities. Higher ...
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Untapped Potential: A Critical Analysis of the Utility of Data Management Plans in Facilitating Data Sharing

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Volume LIV, Number 3 Untapped Potential: A Critical Analysis of the Utility of Data Management Plans in Facilitating Data Sharing Jake Carlson University at Buffalo Abstract Many funding agencies require researchers to include a data management plan with their grant applications explaining how they intend to make the data generated from the research publicly accessible. University administration and campus service providers could potentially leverage the content of data management plans to facilitate compliance and reduce the burden on researchers. A case study at the University of Michigan demonstrates the promise of using data management plans ...
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Implementation of a Pilot Project Program to Expand Research on Alcohol Use Disorders in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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Volume LIV, Number 3 Implementation of a Pilot Project Program to Expand Research on Alcohol Use Disorders in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Jessica D. Hanson Department of Applied Human Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA Adam Livengood Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health, Washington State University, Seattle, WA, USA Cara Kulbacki-Fabisiak Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health, Washington State University, Seattle, WA, USA Kory Hardcastle Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health, Washington State University, Seattle, WA, USA ...
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Making Interdisciplinarity Concrete: Views from Leaders of Interdisciplinary Research Buildings in Higher Education

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Volume LIV, Number 3 Making Interdisciplinarity Concrete: Views from Leaders of Interdisciplinary Research Buildings in Higher Education Kim Nelson Pryor* Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA Laura J. Steinberg Boston College, Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA Abstract Among strategies that campus leaders and research administrators employ to spur interdisciplinary research in U.S. higher education, one of the costliest—and increasingly popular—is designated interdisciplinary research spaces and buildings. Yet while interdisciplinary research buildings, often focused on the sciences, stand ...
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Who are the Professionals at the Interface of Science Working at Research Funding, Science Policy Making, and Similar Organisations?

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Volume LIV, Number 3 Who are the Professionals at the Interface of Science Working at Research Funding, Science Policy Making, and Similar Organisations? José M. R. C. A. Santos Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal Carolina Varela School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Simon Kerridge Research & Innovation Services, University of Kent, ...
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