In research projects, excellent communication can be the difference between success and failure. But if your team is spread across different states or countries, communication can easily break down. To make your geographically dispersed team more unified, you’ll want...
Tracking outcomes is one of the most important parts of research. More accurate outcomes bring better results, which lead to critical discoveries, life-changing developments, and more funding. But tracking outcomes can put a huge burden on administrative staff....
As a former Research Administrator at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI), I remember how rare it was to find funding to support our research infrastructure. It was even more rare to find funding for faculty outreach and education (if I had a dollar every...
Cybersecurity will be more complex than ever in 2023. In June 2022, the U.S. government allocated $15.6 billion to cybersecurity efforts. From 2020 to 2021, the average data breach cost rose by nearly 10%. An Accenture report showed companies experienced 31% more...
You may have heard of the Bayh-Dole Act and likely even benefitted from it, but do you find yourself wondering what the specifics entail and what it changed for research professionals? You’re not alone. The Bayh-Dole Act is a historic law that helped solidify the...
2022 was a huge year for research administration. The industry has continued to grow in leaps and bounds since 2020, and despite market setbacks and global complexities, research organizations are poised for continued growth in 2023. As we look ahead to the new year...
