From the Editor's Desk Author Holly Zink, PhD, MSA University of Kansas It is my privilege to introduce the Spring 2026 issue of the Journal of Research Administration and to do so as the journal’s new Editor-in-Chief. I step into this role with deep respect for the journal’s history and a clear commitment to strengthening its position Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | Julie Smith Biomedical Laboratory Science, Department of Technology, Faculty of Health, University College Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Helen Nordahl Madsen Education of Biomedical Laboratory Science and Research Centre for Rehabilitation, VIA University College, Aarhus N, Denmark Lene Noehr-Jensen Biomedical Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | Stella Kakeeto Makerere University School of Public Health Mordecai Tayebwa Makerere University College of Health Sciences Wasiu Afolabi University of Cape Town Christine Nalwadda Makerere University School of Public Health Abstract Background: We conducted a needs assessment to assess the status Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | Rita S. Graef College of Agricultural Sciences, the Pennsylvania State University Daniel D. Foster, PhD College of Agricultural Sciences, the Pennsylvania State University Kathleen M. Hill, PhD College of Education, the Pennsylvania State University Tracy S. Hoover, PhD College of Agricultural Sciences, the Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | Melanie Bauer Division of Research and Economic Development, Nova Southeastern University Joshua Roney Office of Research, University of Central Florida Rachel Goff-Albritton Division of Research, Florida State University Abstract As institutions seek to expand research capacity, the role of research Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | K. Ann Bell Virginia Commonwealth University Abstract The United States government is actively working on a national security framework that will balance the need to protect science and technology while maintaining an open, collaborative, and accountable research environment for scientists to conduct fundamental Read More

Volume LVII, Number 2 | Karen E. Mosier University of Saskatchewan Abstract This article presents a conceptually grounded framework for enhancing the persuasiveness of research grant proposals through the strategic application of the classical rhetorical appeals—Ethos, Pathos, and Logos—collectively known as the Aristotelian Triad. Read More

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 enhances the knowledge base for research administration and supports research Read More

Volume LVII, Number 1 Jennifer Harry Seattle Children’s Research Institute Ethan Arana Laird Norton Wetherby Marilyn Marshall Helios, Research Administrative Services Abstract This case study evaluates Seattle Children’s Research Institute’s self-audit process of 11 private industry-funded clinical trials, with a specific focus Read More