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About the Conference

Education About the Conference

 

21st Pre-Award Research Administration Conference

The Pre-Award Research Administration Conference (PRA) will be held March 18 - 19, 2027, following the Financial Research Administration Conference (FRA) on March 15 - 16, 2027
in New Orleans, Louisiana. Workshop day will be held between the two conferences, on Wednesday, March 17th. This schedule allows both FRA and PRA participants a chance to register for a topic in a learning area outside of your expertise.

Join us for the Keynote on March 18th, 2 days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities spanning a wide array of pre-award issues in Research Administration. NCURA members enjoy a discounted registration fee, and the conference is open to all individuals in the Research Administration community.

 

Tracks (Topics) Offered

 

  • AI/Data/ERA/Systems
  • Departmental
  • Professional Development
  • Sponsors: Federal & Non-profits
  • Clinical/Medical/Industry
  • Finance for Pre-Award
  • Proposal/Research Development
  • Compliance
  • Global
  • PUI

 

Types of Education Sessions

 

Conference Workshops and AI Symposium - Wednesday, March 17

Conference Workshops

Join us for half day hands-on, interactive programs taught by topic area experts.
Workshops are supported by multi-media and handouts, and are taught live in a classroom-style setting.

Additional Fee Required

AI Symposium

This symposium brings together experts in AI, research policy, data management, and compliance to explore how AI tools can enhance efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across the research enterprise.

Additional Fee Required

 

Conference Days - March 18 - 19

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Sessions are presentations that have question and answer time built in. Concurrent sessions are presented and facilitated by 2-4 presenters, supported by a power point presentation.

Discussion Groups

Informal conversation sessions where presenters facilitate discussion sharing information on a chosen topic. Discussion Groups have two facilitators and do not use handouts, slide decks or multi-media. 

 

Open Forums

Open forums provide an opportunity for dialogue and exchange around selected topics in an interactive, conversation-based format. A moderator guides the discussion while multiple speakers share perspectives and engage with participants. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, offer insights, and explore ideas together in a collaborative setting. Presentations are conversational and do not use slides or screen sharing. Sessions are 60 or 75 minutes and may include up to 3 speakers, in addition to the moderator.

National Council of University Research Administrators
1015 18th Street, NW, Suite 901
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: +1 (202) 466-3894 • Fax: +1 (202) 223-5573 • Email: info@ncura.edu

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