Award Management: What You Need to Know
Award management is a critical element of research administration involving a series of processes that must be carefully administered and monitored from the moment an award is received to its closeout. At our 2023 Connect Virtual Conference, Tolise Dailey (Director of...
Fear of the Unknown: How a Change Management Program Can Save Your Project
In today’s rapidly evolving organizational landscape, mastering the art of change management is more crucial than ever. Complex environments like higher education and research institutions, which rely on new software and systems to keep pace with the speed of change,...
Navigating Internal Resource Challenges
The transition to a comprehensive research management system like Cayuse is an ambitious undertaking for any academic institution. Very often, the process is hindered by internal resource constraints—which are frequently a driving force for adopting a more efficient...
Easing the Lift: Implementation and Launch Strategies for Animal Oversight and Hazard Safety
Implementing animal oversight and hazard safety modules in an academic or research setting can be a daunting task, especially for small teams or single-person offices. But with strategic planning and effective use of resources, the transition can be smooth and...
Navigating the IRB Submission Process and Managing Change in Hospital Settings
Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process and effective change management are critical to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of research programs within hospitals. During our Connect by Cayuse Virtual Conference, IRB Coordinators Amanda Hong and Rayna...
Circulating Research Findings: Impacting the Research Community
Efficient circulation and management of research findings have become vital to the research lifecycle. As such, integrating advanced technological tools and software solutions is now a fundamental component of the contemporary research ecosystem. During our Connect...
Tips for a Successful Cayuse Sponsored Projects Implementation
Oklahoma State University's successful deployment of Cayuse Sponsored Projects marked a significant milestone in their research administration evolution. Christine Johnson, Associate Vice President of Research at OSU, joined the 2023 Connect conference to discuss the...
Industry Evolution: The Impact of Technology and AI in Research Administration
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other leading-edge technologies into research administration is a hot topic at institutions across the globe. As regulators, researchers, and administrators struggle with how to responsibly integrate technology...
Empathy and Algorithms: Balancing Human Dignity and Data in Research
In today’s technological environment, with the rise of AI and other machine-driven tools, research institutions often find themselves striving for a balance between data-driven research and human respect. During our Connect Conference 2023, Dr. Goran Trajkovski...
Cybersecurity in Research Administration: Securing our Organizations and Data
Cybersecurity is crucial in safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of research data. The stakes are particularly high in research administration due to the sensitive nature of the data involved. The repercussions of a breach can be far-reaching,...
Breaking Down Silos to Drive Results: Keeping Separate Systems on the Same Page
Part five of our five-part series covering strategies to accelerate growth and break down organizational silos in research administration. Read part four here. Research administration offices consistently find themselves navigating a frustrating maze of data siloes....
Breaking Down Silos to Drive Results: Visibility from Proposal to Close Out
Part one of our five-part series covering strategies to accelerate growth and break down organizational silos in research administration. In the fast-paced and often understaffed world of research administration, collaboration has never been more essential. This is...
Automating Animal Care for a Safer and More Efficient Lab Environment
Ensuring the well-being of animals in a research environment is not only ethically imperative but also a fundamental requirement to align with regulatory guidelines and validate the reliability of scientific outcomes. Yet traditional animal management approaches often...
How Animal Research Labs Can Simplify Scheduling for More Reliable Outcomes
Efficiency is essential to successful animal research, and at its core lies a well-orchestrated scheduling solution. Beyond the mere allocation of resources, these systems aim to improve workflows, empower research teams, and safeguard the well-being of laboratory...
The Essential Tools Every Animal Research Lab Needs
As technology continues to revolutionize research, animal lab facilities must be equipped with cutting-edge tools and systems to enhance precision, promote animal welfare, and optimize laboratory operations. From precision measurement instruments and imaging devices...
How To Get Promoted as a Principal Investigator
The path to promotion as a principal investigator (PI) is a challenging yet rewarding pursuit that demands a unique set of skills, behaviors, and strategies. Due to the high level of expertise and experience required for the role, developing and honing core qualities...
How To Become a Better Principal Investigator
Principal investigators (PIs) are crucial to the success of any research organization, spearheading projects and managing the intricate web of grant funding, data analysis, and team coordination. They are present throughout the grant management lifecycle, working...
How To Modernize Grant Management Through Increased Efficiency and Transparency
Grant management plays a fundamental role in research administration. However, escalating challenges with traditional methods have research organizations looking for smarter solutions to optimize their operations, improve collaboration, and gain the trust of funders....