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NCURA's 69th Annual Meeting brings together the research administration community for an exceptional learning experience designed to advance careers, strengthen professional knowledge and increase effectiveness at institutions.
NCURA welcomes proposals that reflect different perspectives, sound adult-learning principles and the best thinking in the profession, informed by theory, research and practice.
Consider which area best represents your proposed session. While a proposal may touch on several subjects, select the primary topic area that most closely aligns with your content.
Select the format that best supports the experience you want participants to have.
Hands-on, interactive programs taught by topic-area experts. Workshops provide participants with an opportunity for deeper exploration and practical application.
Structured educational sessions supported by a presentation and designed to provide practical information, strategies and takeaways for participants.
Facilitated small-group conversations where participants explore a specific topic and share experiences, ideas and practical approaches with one another.
Moderated dialogue and exchange around a selected topic. Participants are encouraged to share insights, ask questions and explore ideas together.
Choose the level that best reflects the knowledge and experience participants should bring to your session.
Fundamental knowledge for participants with limited experience or those looking to strengthen foundational skills.
Designed for participants with established knowledge who want to build upon, apply or enhance existing skills.
In-depth, high-level content for experienced professionals, senior staff and executives with significant expertise.
A general review of a subject area from a broader perspective.
A review of important new developments within a subject area.
A program committee of NCURA member volunteers with expertise in research administration will review submitted proposals. Proposals are evaluated using five criteria.
Please review these requirements carefully before submitting your proposal.
All proposals must be submitted using the online submission form. A successful submission will generate an on-screen confirmation number.
Include a clear title, an outcome-focused description of no more than 150 words and three action-oriented learning objectives.
Quotations and excerpts should be properly attributed. Unattributed material may result in exclusion from review or acceptance.
Presentations must avoid commercial bias and adhere to NCURA's Equitable Participation Guidelines .
Presenters may not conduct research studies during their presentations.
Accepted presenters must remain responsive to NCURA and meet all published deadlines, including deadlines for submitting program materials.
Presentation teams should bring together perspectives and experiences that strengthen the learning experience for participants.
Presenters are responsible for ensuring that materials, illustrations and images are factual, not misleading and do not violate third-party intellectual property or copyright.
Presentation teams must follow the presenter limits established for their selected learning format.
Accepted presenters are asked to register for the 69th Annual Meeting. Presenter registration information and applicable discounts will be provided to accepted presenters.
Join the research administration community August 6–9, 2027.
I have reviewed and agree to the Rules of Engagement for presenting & ready to submit my proposal
For questions, please contact Tracey King, Senior Director, Conference Education & Sponsorship - king@ncura.edu.