Society of Research Administrators International - SRAI

Society of Research Administrators International - SRAI We are the only research management society in the world whose membership spans the entire spectrum of research institutions.

The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) empowers research administrators globally with the knowledge, resources, and community they need to excel. The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) is a driving force in global research management, dedicated to empowering research administrators and research managers with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need

to excel.

- 40+ Countries Represented
- 5,000+ Members Worldwide
- 50+ Years of Excellence
- 4 Divisions Covering All Aspects of Research Administration

Our strength lies in our extensive global reach and diverse membership. Whether you’re a Vice President for Research, a dynamic research administrator or research manager, or new to the field, responsible for grant administration, regulatory compliance, technology transfer, or clinical trials, SRAI is your trusted partner in education and professional development. We support you in becoming an effective change agent in your organization.

Funding is more competitive than ever, and P*s are stretched thin, juggling multiple proposals alongside teaching, resea...
08/20/2026

Funding is more competitive than ever, and P*s are stretched thin, juggling multiple proposals alongside teaching, research, mentoring, and institutional service. Research development programming is one of the key ways research administrators help ease that load.

LevelUP's Principles in Research Development module builds the skills to support it.

📊 Identify and address capability gaps at the institutional and individual level
🎯 Match RDP activities to your institution's needs and priorities
🔍 Search, discover, and disseminate solicitations aligned to investigator strengths
📋 Contribute to a limited submissions selection process that works for your institution

Explore the module: https://www.srainternational.org/find-professional-development/levelup/levelup-courses/principles-research-development

"So, what exactly is an encumbrance?"That question came from a PI who'd been leading studies for over 30 years, proof th...
08/19/2026

"So, what exactly is an encumbrance?"

That question came from a PI who'd been leading studies for over 30 years, proof that even brilliant researchers aren't always fluent in ledgers.

This month's Catalyst spotlight tackles that gap: Laura W. Sheehan, Manager of Research Administration in UCLA's Department of Family Medicine, breaks down how to run financial review meetings that keep P*s engaged, compliant, and coming back.

➡️ Read the full article: https://brnw.ch/21x53yj

If you're planning to join us in Honolulu this October, now's the moment to register. Early Bird pricing ends August 21....
08/18/2026

If you're planning to join us in Honolulu this October, now's the moment to register. Early Bird pricing ends August 21.

Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x51Oz

Confidence in research law starts with understanding the regulations that shape your work: intellectual property, compli...
08/14/2026

Confidence in research law starts with understanding the regulations that shape your work: intellectual property, compliance and ethics, grants and contracts, and the public policy issues research administrators navigate every day.

The Research Law Certificate can be completed in full during the 2026 Annual Meeting, turning your time in Honolulu into a real credentialing opportunity.

Explore the track: https://brnw.ch/21x4Wx8

08/11/2026

There's a version of professional development that only happens face-to-face: the hallway conversation that finally solves a problem you've been stuck on, or the colleague halfway across the world who's working through the exact same thing.

Dara Little, SRAI Board of Directors President, talks about those moments in this video, and why they're reason enough to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

Now we want to hear from you: what's your Annual Meeting story? Drop it in the comments or tag us! We'll be sharing our favorites before Honolulu, October 10-14.

Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x4QZA

Fitting professional development into an already full schedule is its own challenge, and it's exactly what SRAI's LevelU...
08/10/2026

Fitting professional development into an already full schedule is its own challenge, and it's exactly what SRAI's LevelUP modules are built around.

Each module takes just 3–5 hours, works for both early-career and seasoned research administrators, and includes a digital badge to show your verified expertise once you're done.

LevelUP today: https://brnw.ch/21x4OPk

Submission Deadline Extended: For the October edition of the Catalyst Quarterly, we’re highlighting how research adminis...
08/07/2026

Submission Deadline Extended: For the October edition of the Catalyst Quarterly, we’re highlighting how research administrators monitor and evaluate workflows strategically—the efficacy of existing procedures, programs, and processes; and how things might be refined for future projects.

Submit your work by August 14 for a chance for your work to be printed and distributed at SRAI’s Annual Meeting in Hawaii! Visit https://brnw.ch/21x4LDz for more details.

What does effective leadership actually look like in practice? The summer cohort of SRAI’s Research Leadership Intensive...
08/06/2026

What does effective leadership actually look like in practice? The summer cohort of SRAI’s Research Leadership Intensive spent two days working through exactly that: leadership theory, team building, and the harder work of navigating change within a research office.

Marchon Jackson, Special Assistant to the AVP for Research Administration for the Division of Research at the University of Maryland, and Stacy Pritt, SRAI Distinguished Faculty, Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Research Compliance Officer at The Texas A&M University System, led the program with a clear focus on ethical, people-centered leadership.

A huge thank you to the instructors, attendees, and staff who made it all possible. We're already excited to see where participants take this next!

In case you missed it: RMAs are shaping research from inside universities. But they're doing it from funding agencies, p...
08/05/2026

In case you missed it: RMAs are shaping research from inside universities. But they're doing it from funding agencies, policy organizations, and other non-research-performing organizations too.

Authors José Santos, Carolina Varela, and Simon Kerridge dig into how these RMAs define their professional identity and navigate research ecosystems in the most recent issue of the Journal of Research Administration: https://brnw.ch/21x4Iaf

E Hoʻomau — to persevere, to move forward with purpose — is our theme this year, and it's the throughline of our opening...
08/04/2026

E Hoʻomau — to persevere, to move forward with purpose — is our theme this year, and it's the throughline of our opening keynote.

Kamuela Enos, Director of the Office of Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation at the University of Hawaiʻi System, opens the 2026 Annual Meeting on October 12 with a look at how Indigenous knowledge systems and the university co-designed ecosystems of innovation work with regional communities.

Register by August 21 for Early Bird pricing: https://brnw.ch/21x4Gsp

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