Why Centralized Information Is Key in Postgraduate Research
Why is keeping information in one place important for postgraduate research programs? Jason Porter, Cayuse’s senior vice president, explains how having centralized information can help ensure compliance, provide an accurate view of the student’s progress, and...
2023 State of Research Administration Benchmark Report: Identifying the Latest Trends
In today’s ever-evolving research landscape, staying up to date on the latest industry trends is critical. With feedback from over 1,400 research professionals from around the world, Cayuse’s 2023 State of Research Administration Benchmark Report sheds light on the...
5 Ways To Improve Clinical Trials Management
Clinical trials are leading medical advancements, but they need to be managed effectively to unlock their full potential. Research administrators must develop a comprehensive plan to enhance their clinical trial management. Let’s explore five strategies to...
3 Key Ethical Considerations in Healthcare Research
Healthcare research is essential to advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and ultimately saving lives. However, the pursuit of scientific progress must always be guided by a strong ethical framework to ensure the well-being and rights of participants...
How Cayuse Fund Manager Predicts and Prevents Spending Issues
How can research administrators predict and prevent spending issues with Cayuse Fund Manager? Rhonda Tilley, Cayuse’s product manager, highlights the software’s key features and their benefits. Learn more about the benefits of Cayuse Fund Manager at Cayuse.com.
How to Buy Technology for Grant Management
In the constantly evolving landscape of research administration, adopting technology that supports efficient grant management is more important than ever—and making informed buying decisions is critical. To this end, Cayuse recently hosted a live webinar to address...
Why Data Visualization Is Important and How Cayuse Analytics Can Help
Why is data visualization important, and how can Cayuse Analytics help? Stef Friesen, Cayuse’s director of solutions consulting, explains how the ability to visualize data allows research organizations to identify trends and make data-driven decisions. Learn more...
How Animal Procurement and IACUC are Connected to Ensure Compliance
How are animal procurement and IACUC connected to ensure compliance? Catherine McGuire, Cayuse’s solutions consultant, explains how integrated applications make it easier for researchers and institutions to stay in compliance with IACUC regulations. Learn more about...
Congratulations to The 2023 Connect Award Winners
With another excellent Connect virtual conference behind us, we at Cayuse would like to extend our sincere thanks to all attendees who joined for three days of discovery, engagement, and innovation with peers throughout the research community. We would also like to...
Planning Your Implementation Journey: Introducing the Cayuse Mutual Project Plan
At Cayuse, we understand that investing in a new eRA software solution is a significant undertaking, regardless of your institution’s size. The process involves collaboration from multiple teams within your organization—each with its own priorities and...
Navigating eRA Implementation: Answering the Top 5 Questions Your IT Team Will Ask
Implementing eRA software is a significant undertaking that requires at least some involvement from your institution’s IT team. Whether you’re designing a homegrown system or purchasing enterprise software, IT will need to have some fundamental questions answered in...
Retro Allocations: How to Handle Ever-Changing Effort
The landscape of research administration is dynamic and challenging, with a wide range of complexities. One of the complexities that can trip up teams is effort reporting. The concept of retro-allocations has become a pain point in recent years due to changes in...
Best Practices for Onboarding and Ongoing Training
One of the biggest challenges research administration professionals face is developing an effective approach to training and onboarding. The lack of time, resource documentation, and an organized training plan can leave teams scrambling to effectively onboard new...
Conducting Accurate Workload Assessments in Research Administration
In our 2022 Benchmark Report on the state of research administration, we surveyed more than 1,000 individuals from 437 organizations. When asked about the most significant barriers they faced in the immediate future, staffing constraints stood out as the runaway...
Attracting, Motivating, and Retaining Talent in Research Administration: Onboarding
In the final post of our three-part series on talent acquisition and retention in research administration, we’re focusing on Onboarding. Read Part 1: Retention here, and Part 2: Recruitment here. Onboarding processes are the final piece of the recruitment and...
4 Ways to Increase Research Proposal Submissions
The number of grant proposal submissions a research department processes is a key indicator of whether an organization’s research endeavors are thriving. While every higher education institution wants to see their numbers increase, it is easier said than done. The...
How to Create More Accurate Budgets for Research Grant Proposals
Developing an accurate proposal budget is key to securing grants. Not only does it show sponsors you have a realistic sense of expenditures, but it also reassures them you will be using their funds optimally. A good proposal budget allows sponsors to weigh the costs...
2023 ListEdTech Report: Understanding the Latest Findings and Trends
ListEdTech’s annual Grant Management System Report always reveals key developments in research over the past year. The recently released 2023 report is no different. Tracking trends in grant management systems used by more than 1,500 higher education institutions...