Some Associations for Research Insitutions

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Here at SmartSimple, we’re more than just a vendor. Getting involved at the community level is an integral part of our company, and we strive to provide invaluable resources for all our clients.

An important aspect of the research community has always been the collaborative nature of its organizations across North America. We’ve compiled a helpful list of research organizations who strive to empower and advance the nature of the research industry.


 CASRAI





The Consortia Advancing Standards in Research Administration Information is a non-profit organization that develops standards for the research community. They aim to simplify the research life-cycle across the entire industry by maintaining a common data dictionary.

CASRAI continually examines and advances the best practices for data exchange between interlinked organizations including research teams, institutions, and funding agencies.

Their first annual international conference, ReConnect12, was held in October under the unifying theme of research impact measurement.

Society of Research Administrators




This non-profit society oversees nearly 4,000 members in research administration for sectors that include hospitals, universities, non-profits and the federal government. As a community, they directly engage members with events and chapter meetings held in various US locations.

Their annual conference, the SRA International Meeting, continues to be a draw for its enlightening keynote speeches, session topics and ample networking opportunities.

NCURA








The National Council of University Research Administrators seeks to foster a respected and collegial community surrounding those in research administration. They provide education and professional development programs to advance the field and share both experience and knowledge.

CAURA 





Unlike the other organizations and societies on this list, the Canadian Association of University Research Administrators is – you guessed it – based in Canada. In addition to providing a national voice for the industry, CAURA offers professional consultation on various Canadian research issues such as intellectual property, publications, research infrastructure and more.

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