SRAI Coffee Talks

Find out what’s brewing with SRAI’s Coffee Talks! Wherever you are in the world, grab a cup of joe and tune in to these important discussions happening in real time, as complex and multi-dimensional as your favorite blend of liquid energy.

What's Brewing in Research Administration?

SRAI Coffee Talks are virtual sessions where hand-picked experts tackle the burning questions in the field of research management and administration. These one-hour virtual discussions offers a unique space to connect with peers and explore a range of topics—from the bold hot issues in research administration to the earthy yet essential workplace skills. Find answers to your questions, earn a CEU (continuing education unit), and join the conversation!

What's Percolating? Upcoming Coffee Talks

What are the benefits to being in a mentoring relationship? Should you seek out a mentor? Maybe it's time to take the leap and become a mentor yourself? Join participants of SRAI's own mentoring opportunity, the Odyssey Program, as they share their experiences being mentors and mentees and how being in a mentoring relationship may be beneficial to you.


Content Level: All Levels


Discussion Leaders:


Heather Darling
Manager of Research Programs
Vanderbilt University Medical Center


Michelle Moscato
Business Manager
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Mysty Underwood
Grants and Contracts Specialist
East Tennessee State University

Moderator: Gina Hedberg, SRAI Distinguished Faculty,Associate Vice President for Research, Executive Director, Office of Sponsored Programs, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Click here to register by November 12

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Join us for a dynamic briefing on the latest news in federal policy and funding. This Coffee Talk will unpack what's on the radar for research administration in 2026, covering key agency priorities, budget outlooks, and federal developments that research administrators need to anticipate now. Participants will leave with actionable insights to manage expectations and position their institutions for success in the evolving federal research environment.


Content Level: All Levels


Discussion Leaders:


Anna M. Quider, PhD
Founder and CEO
The Quider Group, LLC

Moderator: Coming Soon! 

Click here to register by December 2

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Submit a Question For An Upcoming Coffee Talk

Have a topic or issue you want an expert to discuss in one of the coffee talks in our lineup? You can share them with us in advance!

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See what we've covered this year!

  • CMMC and the Research Administrators: A Conversation with the Experts
  • Navigating the Evolving Workplace in a Diverse Research Administration Environment
  • Achieving Excellence and Driving Innovation in Research Administration: Perspectives from Canada's Up and Comers
  • From Science Policy to Science Diplomacy: Why Does it Matter for the Evolution of Research Administration
  • Mental Toughness in Uncertain Times
  • Get to Know the NIH SuRE Resource Center
  • Developing Department Chair Training to Support a Successful Partnership
  • Accountability in Research (FAIR): A New Model for America's Research Enterprise
  • Europe's Research Agenda and Transatlantic Shifts: What U.S. Institutions Need to Know
  • Advocating for Yourself
  • Finding Your Way Through FAR: A Coffee Talk with the Experts

Questions?

If you want to learn more about Coffee Talks or have questions for SRAI HQ, do not hesitate to reach out.


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