The Journal of Research Administration

The Journal of Research Administration is SRAI’s premier peer-reviewed publication, dedicated to advancing the field through quality, innovation, and professional development. Published twice a year, the Journal explores the evolving global research landscape and serves as a vital resource for research administrators looking to grow, learn, and lead.

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From the Editor's Desk

The Journal of Research Administration (JRA) is the premier scholarly publication in research administration and management. We publish timely, essential work that enhances the knowledge base for research administration and supports research administrators worldwide, making JRA a crucial resource for career development. Our contributors share best practices and innovative strategies to help research administrators navigate challenges and seize opportunities in our fast-paced, ever-evolving field. By publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles, contributors also advance their own careers while elevating our profession.

The ongoing excellence and breadth of contributions we receive reflect the continuous growth of the field that so many in SRAI, and our profession more broadly, have nurtured over the more than 50-year history of JRA and SRAI. On behalf of JRA, I encourage you to submit manuscripts related to your research administration and management work to our journal. I would also like to highlight that JRA continues not to have any publication charges for authors who wish to contribute. We hope this will be an added incentive for you to submit your relevant and important work.

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Jennifer E. Taylor, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Editor-in-Chief
Rush Medical Center and University

Would You Like to Become a Journal Author?

Whether you are an aspiring writer or a more experienced and published author, we encourage you to submit manuscripts for potential publication.

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JRA Editorial Board

The Journal of Research Administration Editorial Board is responsible for creating and publishing the Journal.

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Meet the Editors

Jennifer Taylor

Editor-in-Chief 

Rush University Medical Center

Holly Zink

Deputy Editor 

University of Kansas Medical Center

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Author Fellowship Program

The JRA Author Fellowship Program empowers research administrators to confidently share their expertise through peer-reviewed publishing by pairing them with experienced Peer Advisors in a supportive nine-month fellowship.

Applications for fellows and peer advisors are now open for Cohort 10! The program will run February – November 2026.

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