Announcements
NCURA Region 1 PDC Session: Networking For People That Aren't Into Networking
Title: NCURA Region 1 PDC Session: Networking For People That Aren't Into Networking
Date/Time: Tuesday 24 June at 11 am EST
Registration link: https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/qx50c5qOTFSXHzKSvP1J9Q
Description: Networking is critical to career development, but can also feel overwhelming or frankly like a chore. This will be a highly interactive panel with opportunities for participants to engage with the panelists and each other as we talk about networking in different modalities and some innovative and fun ways our panelists have found to make networking work for them.
This is part of the Professional Development Mentorship Series on building your own board. At the end of the event, we will discuss how to apply what we have discussed in the context of building your own board.
Presenters:
Minessa Konecky, Direct to Success
Robert Prentiss, Yale University
Jennifer Lech, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Audience: everyone is welcome and this content is geared to all levels of experience.
National meeting travel awards & leadership nominations sought
Applications are being accepted for national meeting travel awards
Eligibility for Grant:
The region strongly encourages applications from individuals who have been in the field less than two years.
NCURA membership is required to receive an award. Applicants must be part of Region 1.
Applicants must have been working in research administration for a minimum of six months at the time of application.
Applicants must not have received a travel award within the past three years.
A letter of support from your supervisor is required.
The application consists of three short-answer questions as well as some basic biographical information.
Access the online application here.
Region 1 officer nominations sought
The Region I Governance Committee is now accepting nominations for these key leadership roles:
Chair-Elect
Treasurer-Elect
Secretary-Elect
Region I National Board Representative
Why volunteer?
Whether you hail from the shores of Cape Cod or the maple-lined streets of Vermont, serving as a Region I officer means:
Bringing your sharp New England savvy to guide the future of research administration
Building strong connections with colleagues across the region
Growing your leadership chops and giving back to the community that’s helped shape your career
Being part of the proud tradition of New Englanders who lead with smarts, grit, and good humor
Election Details:
Voting happens in July 2025
Terms begin January 1, 2026
For full details on term length and role responsibilities, check out our Administrative Policies.
Submitting Your Nomination:
Ready to lead or know someone who is? Send a one-page nomination letter, including:
A brief resume highlighting your research administration experience
A summary of your NCURA history and qualifications
Deadline: June 13, 2025
Want to know more?
Full role descriptions are in our administrative policies.
So, if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your wicked smarts to the table, don’t wait! This is your chance to steer the ship for research administration in our beloved Region I.
Have questions or feeling a bit hesitant but interested? No worries—the Region I Governance Committee is here to chat! We’re happy to answer any questions and discuss what the roles involve so you can feel confident about stepping up.
Got questions? Reach out anytime at governance@ncuraregioni.org —we’re ready to support you every step of the way!