Operations & Workflow Management The Role of Shared Services and Department Administrators in Sponsored Programs Spotlight Story The Shared services Office (SSO) plays a vital role in applying for funding and managing sponsored projects. SSO helps reduce the administrative...
Career Growth & Leadership The Grass is Always Greener (From One Side or the Other): The Realities of Consulting in Research Administration This article is a follow-up to a previous article published in June 2024 . The topic was later presented at the 2024 SRAI Annual Meeting ....
Grant Management & Financial Oversight Closing Time: Project Management It's the end of the road, the money is spent, the work is complete, and now it's time to walk the PI and your grant project across the finish line. Time to close it up. Congratulations, you have...
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight Back to the Basics: Reference Guides Every Research Admin Should Know For research administrators, understanding the key reference guides, federal frameworks, and day-to-day responsibilities tied to these areas is non-negotiable. This list of...
Grant Development & Strategy I Have a Question! Insights from a New Pre-Award Research Administrator When I accepted a position as a new pre-award research administrator, I quickly discovered that I had a lot to learn. I had a plethora of questions that were foundational for...