Research development (RD) has increasingly become a formal function of research administration (RA) across academic institutions. RD includes a variety of activities depending on the institution’s strategic goals, research culture, and available resources, and is implemented in a variety of organizational structures. On the other hand, RA is the term which comprises the continuum of activities, from pre-award to post-award grant administration.
In this coffee talk, we will discuss how RD is viewed across institutions, as a separate profession or a function of RA, and if this view affects how institutions organize and implement RD activities. We will also discuss best practices and some of the challenges and opportunities to putting organizational structures and relationships in place to build collaborations and enhance research capacity.
Content Level: All Levels
Discussion Leaders:

Genevieve Clark Research Facilitator College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, College of Kinesiology University of Saskatchewan
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Courtney Hunt, PhD Program Director Strategic Initiatives Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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Katie Pelland Senior Proposal Development Coordinator University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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 Nicholas Prieur Research Administration Senior Manager University of Michigan
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 Sharon Wu Managing Director, Research Support Services (RSS) Vice President Research & Innovation The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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Moderator: Anita Sharma, Director, Research Services (Acting), Thompson Rivers University
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