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...
Community & Member Engagement The Importance of University Based Research and Why It is Worth Saving Part 1: Why Are We Doing All of This? Why Does Research Matter? Why does research—and research administration—matter? The truth is the world is better off because of federally...
Community & Member Engagement Standing in My Light: My Journey in Research Administration I was once told I’d never understand grants and contracts. Challenge accepted. With mentorship, grit, and a plot twist of passion, I turned confusion into confidence—and now I’m mentoring...
Community & Member Engagement From "Black Box" to Senior Director: My Path in Research Administration Discover the journey of a Senior Director at Huron, from a "black box job application" to a decade of impactful work in research administration. Learn about the challenges, advice,...