SRAI Catalyst

SRAI and the Catalyst committee proudly present this newsletter, Catalyst, as an official publication featuring insights from top professionals in research management and administration, as well as updates on conferences, educational opportunities, member achievements, networking, and the latest news and trends from the field.

Featured Articles

  • A Program Built for This Moment: AI and Uniform Guidance Take Center Stage at the 2026 Annual Meeting | The 2026 Annual ...

  • Grant Management & Financial Oversight | Learn how to run financial review meetings that keep brilliant-but-budget-averse ...

  • Current Affairs | DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are the author’s own and do not represent those of SRAI or any ...

  • Community & Member Engagement | Spotlight Story Remote and hybrid work can lead to increased isolation. Through ...

  • Career Growth & Leadership | The world of entrepreneurship is fast-paced and unpredictable. In some ways, professionals ...

  • Current Affairs | Spotlight Story As federal DEI priorities undergo a rapid rewrite, this article cuts through the ...

  • Community & Member Engagement Let’s Talk About Change… We did at VA SIG Spotlight Story Special Interest Group ...

The Latest from the Catalyst

The Catalyst e-newsletter delivers the latest in research administration—expert insights, industry news, professional development, member achievements, and conference updates. Curated by SRAI and the Catalyst Committee, it’s your go-to source for staying informed, connected, and inspired.

  • Letter from the President

    09-20-2026 08:50 PM
    Blog Entry

    Letter from the President | In her final Letter from the President, Dara C. Little reflects on the profession that turns ideas into impact and on the gratitude she carries as her SRAI term comes ...

  • 2026 SRAI Election Results

    09-20-2026 08:49 PM
    Blog Entry

    2026 SRAI Election Results | SRAI is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Board of Directors election: Renee Vaughn has been elected Secretary, with Amy Cook and Karen Mitchell elected ...

  • A Program Built for This Moment: AI and Uniform Guidance Take Center Stage at the 2026 Annual Meeting | The 2026 Annual Meeting Co-Chairs preview a program built around the two forces reshaping ...

  • You’re Invited: Save the Date for the Lifecycle Summit for Research Management | SRAI's co-chairs invite members to save the date for the inaugural Lifecycle Summit for Research Management. ...

  • Grant Management & Financial Oversight | Learn how to run financial review meetings that keep brilliant-but-budget-averse PIs engaged, compliant, and to keep them coming to these meetings. An ...

  • Grant Development & Strategy | To explore how growth in research development (RD) is taking shape, I interviewed two leaders from RD programs who are actively building and redesigning innovative ...

  • Career Growth & Leadership | Considering leadership positions advertised between 2021 and 2023, what do Australian institutions look for when hiring research administration leaders? The requirements ...

  • A Small Gap, A Big Risk

    08-12-2026 06:29 PM
    Blog Entry

    Regulatory & Compliance Oversight | It is important to maintain continuous training in research administration. Failing to adequately train staff is one of the biggest risks, especially in an ...

  • Community & Member Engagement | Written goals increase your likelihood of attainment and sharing those goals with others who will hold you accountable increases that likelihood even further. ...

  • Operations & Workflow Management | Research administrators routinely navigate situations where the best answer is, "It depends." By examining examples from financial stewardship, personnel ...

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Farida Lada

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Chief Campus Compliance Officer
University of California, San Francisco