National Council Of University Research Administrators
NCURA, founded in 1959, is an organization of individuals with professional interests in the administration of sponsored programs (research, education and training), primarily at colleges and universities, with a common desire to:
- Promote the development of more effective policies and procedures relative to the administration of sponsored programs to assure the achievement of the maximum potential in academic programs.
- Provide a forum through national and regional meetings for the discussion and exchange of information and experiences related to sponsored programs in colleges and universities.
- Provide for the dissemination of current information and exchange of views on mutual concerns.
- Promote the development of college and university research administration and the administration of other sponsored programs as a professional field, and to stimulate the personal growth of the members of the Council.
History
Read more about National Council Of University Research Administrators: The Formation of NCURA (1958-1960), Core Purpose and Mission, Governance, On Campus Workshops, CPE/CEU Information, NCURA Magazine, Research Management Review (RMR), Member Benefits
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