Research

September 3, 2026
Optimizing Sponsored Research Accounting and Accounts Receivable Management at the University of South Carolina
Project at-a-Glance Overview of USC’s Sponsored Research Accounting Engagement Two years after implementing PeopleSoft,...
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August 21, 2026
Strengthening Research Administration Through Communication and Collaboration
Research administration is often viewed through the lens of compliance, policies, and regulatory requirements. Many persistent...
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July 24, 2026
The Collaborative Model: How SARC Is Keeping Rare Cancer Research Moving Forward
Sarcoma research presents unique challenges. With more than 100 rare subtypes and relatively small patient populations, meaningful...
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July 22, 2026
Tech Transfer Financial Reconciliation and Compliance at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital - Oakland
Project at-a-Glance Supporting Intellectual Property Operations Following a Hospital Merger Following the merger of UCSF...
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July 17, 2026
Why Research Administration Teams Are Still Managing Million-Dollar Sponsored Research Portfolios in Spreadsheets
Read part one in this series to learn why traditional ERP reports often fall short when research administrators need forward-looking...
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July 9, 2026
Advancing Grant Closeout and Financial Reconciliation at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital - Oakland
Project at-a-Glance Supporting Sponsored Research Operations Following a Hospital Merger Following the merger of UCSF Benioff...
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July 8, 2026
Uniform Guidance FAQ: Subscription and Publication Costs
On June 30, 2026, Attain Partners hosted Publication and Periodical Costs: Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions and Institutional...
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June 18, 2026
Proper Award Set-Up to Reduce Compliance and Financial Risk
Award set-up is the foundation of effective post-award management. From invoicing and reporting to closeout, a properly established...
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June 10, 2026
How CHRIS 180 Built a Scalable Grants Operating Model Through a Phased Investment
From Single Audit Collaboration to Embedded Post-Award Expertise and a Modernized Grants Operating Model As nonprofit organizations...
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June 4, 2026
When Billable Doesn’t Mean Paid: Rethinking Clinical Trial Economics
Hospitals today are operating on razor-thin margins, often around 1% or less.1 At the same time, they continue to support...
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