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The parts of the job nobody documents properly — what pre-award and post-award actually divide, how NIH and NSF differ in practice, how to evaluate an eRA system, and where the money is when the federal agencies tighten.
NCURA in San Juan: Streamlyne Across FRA, AI, and PRA
NCURA’s time in San Juan, Puerto Rico gave us a chance to step out of the day-to-day and spend real time with the research administration…
The Hidden Cost of Missed Research Funding Opportunities
Research institutions systematically monitor grants awarded and proposals that succeeded. Nevertheless, few organizations measure the cost of lost…
FundFitHow Small Research Institutions Can Be Competitive for Non-Federal Research Funding
The small research institutions seem to feel that major research funding only goes to the large R1 universities that have a lot of infrastructure and…
HERD VisualizerResearch Benchmarking: Comparing Your Research Institution
Institutions often compare themselves with their peers in terms of ranking, funding and reputation. Many institutional comparisons are still rather…
HERD VisualizerHERD Data: A Strategic Guide to Smarter Research Funding
Research administrators drowning in data rarely struggle from lack of information – they struggle from not knowing which information matters most. The…
FundFitBuilding Multidisciplinary Research Teams for Non-Federal Funding Success
Private foundations and corporate funders tend to prefer collaborative research that tackles complex challenges from different disciplinary perspectives.…
FundFitThe Hidden Opportunity: Regional and State Research Funding Programs
Because of research institutions' significant concentration on NIH and NSF opportunities, historically, billions of dollars in state and regional research…
FundFitCorporate Research Funding: Gaining Support Beyond Traditional Grants
Increasingly, corporate research funding is playing a crucial role in the health of research institutions. While universities and institutions have…
FundFitWhy Foundation Research Funding Requires Different Strategies Than Federal Grants
Many institutions find it difficult to access the billions offered by private foundations annually that is earmarked for research funding. Their research…
FundFitBuilding a Robust Non-Federal Research Funding Portfolio
We hear it from all sides that federal research funding has become increasingly uncertain. The AAMC reports NIH research funding committed to U.S.…
FundFitHow AI is Transforming Research Funding Discovery Beyond Federal Sources
The research funding landscape is shifting dramatically. Many universities have relied on federal agencies like NIH and NSF for years, but artificial…
FundFitIntegrating Grant Software Tools Into Your Research Development Workflow: A Practical Implementation Guide
Congratulations - you've made the decision to invest in a **grant software tool**. You've convinced your leadership, secured adequate budget, and selected…
FundFitThe Solo Researcher's Guide to Grant Software Tools: Finding Funding Without Institutional Support
Not every researcher has the luxury of working at a major research institution with dedicated grant support staff and institutional subscriptions to…
Streamlyne ResearchGrant Software Tool ROI: Making the Business Case to University Leadership
Every research administrator knows the frustration: your faculty are missing funding opportunities, spending countless hours on unproductive grant searches,…
FundFit7 Ways AI-Powered Grant Software Tools Are Changing Research Funding
The grant seeking landscape has fundamentally transformed over the past few years, and artificial intelligence is at the center of this revolution.…
FundFitHow to Choose the Right Grant Software Tool for Your Research Institution
Finding funding opportunities shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet for many research institutions, that's exactly what grant…
FundFitMoneyball for Research: Winning Strategies in the Age of Grant Scarcity
*By Randy Özden, CEO of…
Streamlyne ResearchHow Research Compliance Software Is Revolutionizing Higher-Ed Institutions
Imagine this: It's 3 PM on a Friday when an NIH compliance officer calls with a request to see conflict of interest documentation for three major grants.…
FundFitPodcast: Solving the Research Funding Crisis
On the latest episode of *Research Administration Spotlight*, hosts Cody and Liz explore the growing crisis in the U.S. research community—one that’s…
Streamlyne ResearchHow Award Management Makes or Breaks Research Organizations
In order to run smoothly, research universities and organizations must handle funds and grants properly. Even if there is no ill intent, the mishandling of…
Streamlyne ResearchHow Compliance Software Protects Research Institutions from Foreign Influence
As the world becomes more interconnected, research initiatives are more international than ever. Although collaboration across countries enlarges the scope…
FundFitHow Research Institutions Find Funding (and Why They’re Turning to FundFit for Help)
It's no secret that just about every research institution would like more funding. But procuring funding is not always easy. As institutions know all too…
Streamlyne ResearchWhy Is It Important for Research Institutions to Have a Global Perspective?
Researchers are truly a global community. If not for the sharing of information and outcomes across geographic barriers, progress and discovery would be…
Streamlyne ResearchNavigating IRB Software: What Every Research Administrator Needs to Know
Given the evolving complexity of research administration, the day-to-day tasks of research administrators must similarly evolve over time. One specific…
Streamlyne ResearchPre-Award and Post-Award In Research Administration – What Are the Differences?
It goes without saying that research administration is a complex profession. Functionally, research administrators support the operation of research,…
HERD VisualizerWhy are HERD Survey trends so important for research development?
Research development is a strategic, rigorous, and complex process. As such, a professional working in this field has several end goals. One of the primary…
HERD VisualizerStrategic Uses of HERD Survey Data for Research Administrators
In today's data-driven world, there are many insightful resources available to help research administrators make actionable decisions. For example, the HERD…
HERD VisualizerHERD Survey History for Research Administrators
The **HERD Survey** is run by the prestigious National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) with approval from the National Science…
Streamlyne ResearchGetting The Most From Your Grant Management Software
A software system is an interconnected series of programs or applications. It allows for a flow of data or information from one software to the next. This…
Streamlyne ResearchKnow Your Sponsor: Differences Between Applying to the NIH and NSF
When it comes to funding research and programs, all sponsor agencies have unique missions. This uniqueness extends to their funding mechanisms, programmatic…
Streamlyne ResearchIn the market for eRA Software? Here’s everything you’ll need to know
These days, research administration is fully reliant on eRA software. But let’s rewind a bit with some brief history. To set the foundation, basic software…
Streamlyne ResearchThe Evolution of the Research Administrator: A Journey through the Decades
Becoming a research administrator isn’t always a straight path. For example, who among us dreamed of being a research admin as a middle schooler? But for…
Streamlyne ResearchCan Conflict of Interest be managed via a COI software solution?
Today, we are going to talk about Conflict of Interest software, also known as COI software, and its applications. A Conflict of Interest (COI) can occur…
Streamlyne ResearchWhy should enterprise software vendors be transparent about their user base?
At the enterprise level, implementing a new software solution is a huge undertaking. Institutions spend a great deal of time researching current…
Streamlyne ResearchWhat does the Office of Sponsored Programs do?
Behind the scenes of every successful research project at academic institutions, there is a dedicated team that secures funding, prepares proposals, and…
Streamlyne ResearchHow do research institutions use grant management software for research administration?
Managing grants effectively and efficiently can be a daunting task, even for experienced research administrators. There are numerous advanced skills…
FundFitDiversity in Research Podcast
Streamlyne CEO Randy Ozden was the featured guest on the "Diversity in Research Podcast". Hosted by Jakob Feldtfos Christensen and Lachlan Smith, the podcast is an exploration of diversity in research management and international research collaborations.
Streamlyne Research20 Years, 20 Lessons Learned
As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, over the year we are highlighting 20 Lessons Learned, all of which make Streamlyne the gold standard in research administration.
Streamlyne ResearchSoftware Integration – Our Official Integration Partners
At Streamlyne, we work well with others - including other software! We commonly field questions about whether our proprietary software integrates with other…
Streamlyne ResearchWhy electronic research administration software reviews can be misleading
We’re in the business of helping research administrators, and we receive a lot of email about other software aimed at research administrators. Some of the…
Streamlyne ResearchFeeling bullied by your old eRA vendor? You don’t have to use their new software
There's no question about it; software should evolve. If electronic research administration software applications always stayed the same, without new…
Streamlyne ResearchIn Praise of Puerto Rico Research Administrators
Thoughts on the devastation of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and our appreciation of the resilient Puerto Rico Research Administrators.
Streamlyne ResearchTop 10 Tips for Evaluating eRA Software Vendors
Looking for the absolute best solutions out there for your research program? The most important decision you make on a daily basis is how committed you are…
Streamlyne ResearchSoftware Solutions for a Connected Workforce
In today's dispersed work environment, it is more important than ever to keep connected. In fact, a **connected workforce** is vital for achieving high…
FundFitFunding Opportunities: Finding the Right Sponsor
As those in the research administration field know, a grant is a way for a sponsor to fund ideas that are important to them. Federal awarding agencies,…
Streamlyne ResearchTips: Cleaning up your processes before system implementation
Research programs are faced with ever-increasing workloads. In a way, this is good, because a busy team is a sign of a healthy and robust program. However,…
Streamlyne ResearchRansomware as a Service (RaaS) and how to avoid it
Today's post covers Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). This malicious practice involves illegally taking hold of an organization's precious information. When…
HERD VisualizerHERD Visualizer – Free Sample Data Insights in Real Time
***Update February 2024: You now have access to two levels of the HERD Visualizer with the newest dataset (2022): The free and restricted *Lite version* and…
Streamlyne ResearchResearch Administrators: Walking the Tightrope Every Day
Research administrators juggle investigator needs, institutional and sponsor deadlines, and constantly changing regulations. At times, they may feel like…
Streamlyne ResearchResearch Administration: The Best Job of All
"What *is* a research administration job?" "What do you do all day?" As a research administrator, how many times do you find yourself being asked these…
Streamlyne ResearchThe Importance of Professional Development in Research Administration
Research administration is a profession that involves the development, management, and implementation of research initiatives. Research administration…
Streamlyne ResearchOther Research Support – the how’s and why’s of reporting
**Other research support** information is typically requested for individuals designated in a funding application as senior/key personnel. There are also…
Streamlyne ResearchWhat does successful award management look like?
Successful **award management** includes both programmatic and fiscal management. As such, investigators, awardees, and sponsoring organizations all share…
Streamlyne ResearchHuge research funding plans underway for minority-serving institutions (MSI)
As part of its economic recovery and rebuilding plan, the Biden administration will ask Congress to devote billions of dollars to research funding for…
Streamlyne ResearchResearcher jobs at risk for early career scientists
This past summer, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued report on the need for additional training and preparation for…
Streamlyne ResearchTips for writing a winning research grant
If you asked most researchers, they would likely say that writing a research grant is one of the most difficult parts of their job. Indeed, writing research…
Streamlyne ResearcheRA software delivers comprehensive service in one package
The purchase of **eRA software** isn't one that research institutions take lightly. Research administration is probably one of the most complex tasks a…
Streamlyne ResearchElectronic research administration system essentials
With many institutions now fully re-engaged in research, they're doing so with an increasing eye toward research administration efficiency. The United…
Streamlyne ResearchFederal Funding Implications For Research Institutions In 2021
Thankfully, 2020 is behind us and in 2021, research universities and organizations may begin to experience a wave of support. Clearly, COVID-19 related…
Streamlyne ResearchAdvantages of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for your research organization
Is software critical to your organization? If so, it is extremely beneficial to have as much control over your software as possible. This is especially true…
Streamlyne ResearchStreamlyne Announces Select Tier Status in Amazon Web Services Partner Network
Streamlyne is excited to announce our recent designation of **Select Tier** status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN), putting…
Streamlyne ResearchBenefits of moving enterprise data to the cloud
Cloud computing is older than you might think. Its theoretical inception dates back to the early 1960's. In recent years, the technology and infrastructure…
Streamlyne ResearchHow research administration technology has evolved over the past decade
Over the past decade, research administration technology has undergone a remarkable evolution. With the advancement of new processes and technological…
Streamlyne ResearchWebinar: Using Research and Technology to Address Compounding Disparities
Streamlyne is thrilled to invite you to enjoy the first session in our "real talk in real time" knowledge series, which took place on November…
Streamlyne Research10 ways to grow your research program
In 2020, the US federal government allocated nearly $140 billion to scientific research, but this funding is not evenly distributed among researchers,…
FundFitEmerging priorities for research funding in 2021
2020 has been a year of surprises, leaving everyone with more questions than answers. For researchers, knowing the upcoming areas where research funders…
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