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.

The formation of NCURA (1958–1960)

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) was initiated in 1958 to aid in the evolution of the profession of Research Administration from that of a part-time job performed by persons with other primary duties into that of a full-time profession with specific requirements. NCURA has been the premier professional association for university research administrators since that time.

Governance

The Council is governed by the Board of Directors, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, Executive Director, seven regional elected representatives, four at-large members, and up to three presidential appointments.

Presidents

Activities

NCURA sponsors four on-campus workshops: Fundaments, Financial Research Administration, Departmental Research Administration, and Sponsored Projects Administration II—to travel to campuses across the country and world.

Publications

NCURA Magazine is a member only magazine available both in print and online for all NCURA members, published 6 times a year. Research Management Review is a scholarly journal, concerned with issues affecting the administration of research and the research environment at the national and international levels.

Membership

Regular membership is available for individuals engaged in administration of sponsored programs in a university or research institution. Associate membership is Available to other individuals whose work is related to the administration of such programs. Emeritus membership is available after their retirement to those who have been members for five years. There are also student affiliates.

Regions

NCURA’s members are organized into eight geographically based regions.