Review Panel Purpose

To review and select projects funded under the NCURA Research Program. The NCURA Research Program is founded on the tenets of NCURA’s core values, with the goal of enhancing research and education programs that increase both public and private support for NCURA. The purpose of the program is to create opportunities for NCURA members, faculty, and staff to innovate and pursue excellence in developing and sustaining critical partnerships in several areas, tied to NCURA’s Strategic Initiatives.

Research Program Review Panel

The Review Panel is composed of 6-8 individuals with pre-award/proposal development experience, with a Research Program Review Chair and Vice-Chair. The Review Panel Chair brings the proposed names forward for approval by the Executive Committee. Each year, a call for volunteers will go out to the membership. The current Chair, Vice-Chair, and NCURA President will then recommend candidates for the incoming Vice-Chair and Panel Member positions to the Executive Committee. Regional representation is not required. Current panel members are welcome to re-apply for future service. The Vice Chair will transition into the Chair role the following year.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Vice Chair works with the Chair and Review Panel to solicit, select, and award NCURA Research Program funded projects. The Vice Chair also assists the Chair in tracking funded projects, interim and final reports, as well as reporting funded projects to the Board of Directors.

DURATION: The Vice Chair will serve a one-year term, transitioning to the Chair for the next year’s cycle. The term of activity is February – June and October for Research Program Review Panel Chair and Vice-Chair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities & Time Devoted:

• Participate in the review and selection process for NCURA Research Program awards
• Participate in providing feedback to non-selected proposers
• Participate in review and update of program materials, website, and forms as needed
• Solicit proposals and share goals of the program with the general research administration community

Typical time commitment for a member is 7-9 hours over the 4 months (February - May). All panel activities are conducted remotely via email, shared files, and Zoom meetings. Committee leadership typically commits additional time for communications and reporting.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Applicants should be members of NCURA with a familiarity of the organization’s strategic initiatives, as well as general understanding of the broader research administration priorities
• Ability to apply the Review Criteria to all submitted proposals
• Ability to participate in candid, thoughtful, and confidential evaluations of proposals to determine award recipients that meet the goals of the program
• Ability to listen and contribute feedback effectively
• Ability to respond timely and meet deadlines
• Pre-award/proposal development experience
• Ability to lead the Panel in project discussions, selection, and provide the Panel with updates as needed

• Selection decisions will be made on factors including subject matter expertise, leadership experience, communication skills, professionalism, collegiality, and the ability to positively represent NCURA and support its mission and values

NCURA Research Program Support - NCURA Research Program Support includes Research Program communications, website and form updates. Financial staff member to manage award accounting, invoice review and payment, and financial compliance. Institutional official to sign awards, manage any compliance requirements, review and approve reports. PI Contact for any project questions.

For further information on this position, contact staff liaison Emily Frederickson at frederickson@ncura.edu.