Research

September 24, 2026
Oracle Project Management 26D – The Features Worth Watching for Sponsored Research
This fall, beyond the Friday night lights, pumpkin spice, fall leaves, and cozy sweatshirt weather, Oracle gives us several...
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September 22, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Shadow Systems in Research Administration
In our first two articles, we looked at two symptoms of the same underlying condition. In part one, we examined why standard...
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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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