2023 Cybersecurity Threats to Watch (and Tips to Protect Yourself)

2023 Cybersecurity Threats to Watch (and Tips to Protect Yourself)

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...
Bayh-Dole Act: What Research Professionals Need to Know

Bayh-Dole Act: What Research Professionals Need to Know

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...
Top Research Administration News from 2022

Top Research Administration News from 2022

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...
4 Questions to Ask Before Investing in eRA Technology

4 Questions to Ask Before Investing in eRA Technology

eRA technology is a highly effective solution to support the complexities of research program administration. The promise of eRA technology is real – articles and vendors assure us eRA technology can lead to decreased administrative burden, improved cost savings, and...
6 Tips to Simplify Your Research and Grant Management Program

6 Tips to Simplify Your Research and Grant Management Program

The research industry is thriving, with billions of dollars funneled through research organizations and more funds earmarked every year for new or expanded projects. As a research administrator or grant manager, you likely find your workload is growing while resources...