Community & Member Engagement | Spotlight Story Remote and hybrid work can lead to increased isolation. Through mentorship, peer support, and community, research administrators can build confidence, strengthen their connections, and achieve long-term success in the field. ...
Community & Member Engagement | Is it ever too late to contemplate a career transition? Based on my experience, I would say the answer is “no.” Job satisfaction and personal fulfillment are sometimes hard to align, but no one should spend time unhappy at work. Knowing when to go...
Community & Member Engagement Let’s Talk About Change… We did at VA SIG Spotlight Story Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings can act as a low-stakes environment for Research Administrators to gather amongst peers to network, learn, and share ideas. At our last VA SIG...
Community & Member Engagement The 2025 Research Admin Superlatives: A Lighthearted Look Back at the Year Spotlight Story In the spirit of appreciation — and a little well-deserved humor — we present the 2025 Research Administration Superlatives, honoring the skills,...
Community & Member Engagement It’s a Wonderful Life, Research Administrators Edition What would the world look like without research and research administrators? Publicly funded, university-based research has long been a hallmark of the U.S. research enterprise — fueling...
Community & Member Engagement The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving Part 3: Expansion of the Profession, Management of Research, and Value to Society Read Part 1: Why Are We Doing All of This? Why Does Research Matter? Read Part 2: ...
Community & Member Engagement Don't Be Afraid of the Lawyers! An in-house research attorney shares insights on his role from the legal vantage point, the relationship with colleagues, and how he tackles the perception of "Legal" involvement as intimidating. ...
Community & Member Engagement The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving Part 2: Brief History of the Research Enterprise in the U.S. Read Part 1: The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving | Part 1: Why Are We Doing...
Community & Member Engagement Finding My Place as a Leader in Research Administration A simple girl from Bangladesh who had no idea about the academic world transitions into a successful Research Administrator, leading a team of five as an Assistant Director. From volunteering at...
Community & Member Engagement Looking Back on a Journey of Growth: Adapting to the Dynamics of Research Administration One research administrator shares how professional development, strategic connections, and flexibility have fueled their success. The Journey...