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Category: Spring 2022

Office for Research Creates New Training Office

  Hi, my name is Mike Lasky and I’m the Office for Research’s new Manger of Training & Development. This unit was created to take the lead in developing a comprehensive and collaborative training program across OR units. I will bring together training specialists to support the OR units in creating and managing their training

CRA Recertification Simplified

Why recertify? You took the time to study for the exam by attending NURAP’s CRA courses, reviewed materials, and quizzed yourself. All that time and hard work paid off because you passed! You’re now officially a CRA! It’s so exciting to have accomplished this goal! Whether you’ve been tracking your continuing education hours or not,

Reflecting on NURAP Steering Committee Service

NURAP is now accepting applications for FY23 Sterring Committee. Being part of NURAP leadership is more than coordinating events and sharing resources. Below are some thoughts and reflections from the current and past NURAP Steering Committee members on what it meant to be part of this group, and how it’s been affecting our work within

NURAP Star Spotlight: Ayana Kwaza

Ayana Kwaza is an Associate Research Administrator in the department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago Campus. In this issue, learn more about Ayana’s work and contributions to research administration community. Tell us a little about yourself. I am currently an Associate Research Administrator in the department of Neurology. Previously, I was an Assistant

My NURAP Journey

I joined Northwestern University as Financial Assistant in March 2014. I came with over seven years of experience in grants management for several different non-profit organizations, and I thought I knew it all. I assumed grants rules and concepts would be the same, and I saw myself as a “grants pro” making a great step