External Training Opportunities

SPA 360 programs provide research administration training, education, resources, and administrative support.

National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)

• Region IV Spring Meeting: April 19-22, 2026 - St.  Louis, MO
• Annual Meeting: August 1-4, 2026 - New York, NY
• Financial Research Administration (FRA):
  • March 19-20, 20246 - San Juan, PR
• Pre-Award Research Administration (PRA):
  • March 22-23, 2026 - San Juan, PR

• Society of Research Administrators (SRA) International
• Western/Midwest Section Meeting: May 3-8, 2026 - Atlanta, GA
• Annual Meeting: October 10-14 - Honolulu, HI

Grant Professionals Association (GPA)

• Annual Meeting (GrantSummit): November 4-7, 2026 - San Antonio, TX

National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)

• Annual Meeting: July 18-21, 2026 - Anaheim, CA

Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)

• Virtual Sessions: March 12, 2026
• In-Person/Regional: Feb 19-20, May 3, June 1-2, August 27-28, September 24-25, 2026