Region I Recognition and Travel Awards
Nominations for Region I Recognition and Travel awards are open. Please see details to below on how to submit your nominations/self-apply:
2024 Recognition Awards
Julie T. Norris Distinguished Service Award: to recognize individuals with 10 or more years of outstanding achievement in research administration
Merit Award: to recognize individuals with 5 or more years of outstanding achievement in research administration
Jeff Seo Outstanding Speaker Award: to recognize and promote outstanding achievement in education and training, which are cornerstones of NCURA’s mission
Outstanding Volunteer Award: to recognize a research administrator who has made a significant contribution volunteering their time to Region 1
Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5 PM
Nomination Form link: https://ncuraregioni.wufoo.com/forms/z1qs1fv21hcf75b/
Travel Grant Nominations Requested For NCURA Region 1 Spring Meeting
Research Administration Conference: May 6 - May 8, 2024
Workshop Day: May 6, 2024
Conference Site: Portland, ME
Amount: $750 each (two grants)
Travel awards are intended to support the career growth of individuals new to the field of research administration and/or those whose institutions would not be able to support their participation without the travel award.
Applications for the Region 1 Spring Meeting Travel Awards open on Monday, February 12th. Please apply at: https://ncuraregioni.wufoo.com/forms/z1jkdh0d1vp9ph7/ by 5 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024
1. Application details:
This is a self-nominating award.
The region strongly encourages applications from individuals who have been in the field less than 2 years.
NCURA membership is required to receive an award.
At the time of application, applicants must have been working in research administration for a minimum of 6 months.
A letter of support from your supervisor is required.
The application consists of some basic biographical information, as well providing 3 short (1-2 paragraph) written responses on how receipt of a travel award will benefit your professional development and Region 1.
The application form should take 10-20 minutes to complete.
2. Please send questions about the award nomination process and criteria to: awards@ncuraregioni.org