Strengthen Your Research Operations with Expert Insights

SRAI’s professional assessments give institutions a clear path to improving their research administration infrastructure. Led by seasoned experts, our evaluations uncover operational strengths and inefficiencies—offering targeted, actionable recommendations to enhance compliance, efficiency, and performance. It’s not just an assessment—it’s a roadmap to smarter, stronger research management.

Why Institutions Trust SRAI

When it comes to assessing research operations, experience matters. SRAI brings together senior-level research administrators with real-world expertise across the full research lifecycle—from pre-award to post-award, compliance to clinical trials, and beyond.

We work with universities, research hospitals, nonprofits, and SBIR/STTR recipients to deliver tailored, actionable insights that lead to smarter systems and stronger results. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, strengthen compliance, or prepare for growth, SRAI’s assessments provide the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Key Areas of Evaluation

Our expert reviews are tailored to your institution’s priorities and may include:

  • Pre-Award Administration – Proposal development, funding strategies, and grant submissions

  • Post-Award Management – Budget oversight, financial compliance, and reporting

  • Research Compliance – Institutional, federal, and sponsor regulatory alignment

  • Technology Transfer – Innovation management, licensing, and commercialization

  • Clinical Trials Administration – Contract negotiation, protocol compliance, and oversight

What to Expect from the Review Process

Our process is collaborative, thorough, and tailored to meet the unique needs of your institution—ensuring insights you can act on.

  1. Define project scope and institutional objectives

  2. Conduct a detailed review of internal policies, procedures, and documentation

  3. Engage key stakeholders across research offices and leadership

  4. Analyze operational strengths and improvement opportunities

  5. Deliver a comprehensive report with strategic recommendations and best-practice resources

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