NCURANational Council of University Research Administrators
NCURA - National Council of University Research Administrators
NCURA - National Council of University Research Administrators
An organization of individuals involved in the administration of sponsored programs at colleges, universities and teaching hospitals.
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Statement of Principles

  1. We recognize our responsibilities to our faculties to protect their professional and academic rights, and to keep them apprised of regulations, policies and procedures which affect the conduct of their research programs.
  2. We recognize our responsibilities to our institutions to represent them fairly and accurately in all negotiations and communications, with careful attention to issues of academic freedom, rights in intellectual property, and policies regarding the appropriate stewardship of external funds supporting research and scholarship.
  3. We recognize our responsibilities to our research sponsors to enunciate clearly our institutions' policies and practices, and to accept only those terms and conditions with which we can assure compliance.
  4. We recognize our responsibility to our local communities to address the health and safety aspects of our research programs.
  5. We adhere to the principles, policies and procedures of our institutions and promote understanding of same among our faculties and staffs.
  6. We understand the importance of recognizing the potential for, or appearance of, conflicts of interest in the performance of our duties and resolving such according to our institutions' policies.
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