Research Leadership Intensive

The growing complexity of research, technology, and innovation demands exceptional leadership in research management and administration. Effective managers bring order and consistency in the face of challenges. However, succeeding in today’s competitive environment requires leaders who go beyond management. These leaders understand themselves, their teams, and the societal impact of research. They drive change, navigate ambiguity, and balance a people-centered approach with a focus on delivering results.

Participants in this program will gain the tools and knowledge to critically evaluate their leadership skills and performance. The program highlights the importance of ethical and responsible leadership while providing opportunities to develop and share strategies, tools, and best practices for maximizing leadership impact within their institutions.

Winter Session

Type:

 In-Person

Date:

February 12 – 13, 2026

Location:

 Arlington, VA

Learning Objectives

  • Apply leadership theory, skill-building, and proven practices to a research management context.
  • Evaluate personal leadership development and capacity to address the complexities of research administration.

Topics Include:

  • Leadership Theories and Qualities
  • Building and Sustaining an Effective Research Office
  • Team Building
  • Influence and Decision Making
  • Reflection and Key Takeaways
  • Leading and Managing Change
  • Implementing Research Strategy
  • Mentorship and Professional Development

Intended Audience

This program is designed for research management professionals with supervisory responsibilities for people or programs. It is ideal for individuals in roles such as Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents across diverse areas of research administration, including Pre-award, Post-award, Compliance, Conflict of Interest, Technology Transfer, Human Research Protections, Animal Welfare, Research Misconduct, Internal Audit, and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), etc.

Course Details

In person Event:

The Research Leadership Intensive will provide key insights and best practices around becoming a successful and effective leader. In just two days you will gain valuable knowledge and earn 12.5 credit hours toward your continuing education. You won’t want to miss it!  Join us February 12 – 13 in Arlington, VA.   

Connect Pages:

  • Access to Connect Pages will be provided upon enrollment in the course.
  • Connect Pages serve as the central hub for meeting presentations and communication.

CEU Credits:

  • This course is eligible for 12.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
  • Participants who successfully complete the course and meet the evaluation criteria will receive a certificate of completion along with documentation of the earned CEU credits.

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Effective leadership is critical in today’s evolving research landscape. This program equips leaders with tools to strengthen their skills, lead ethically, and implement strategies that drive success and institutional impact.

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