Event Details
Manchester, NH
April 28 - 30, 2025
Hear from Attain Partners during the 2025 NCURA Region I Spring Meeting
Demystifying the Federal Research Policy Ecosystem
Monday, April 28 | 10:30a – 11:30a
(Federal – Concurrent – Any/All – Merrimack)
New and updated policy requirements are ever present in research administration. This session will provide an overview of the organizations that are involved directly or indirectly in federal research policymaking. We will discuss how they originated, what purpose they serve, how they interact with each another, and their most important initiatives.
Speakers
- Robert Cohen, Managing Director, Attain Partners
- Gil Tran, Senior Specialist Leader, Attain Partners
- Robert Prentiss, Yale
Navigating OMB Uniform Guidance Updates: Ensuring Compliance in an Evolving Landscape
Monday, April 28 | 2:30p – 3:30p
Compliance – Concurrent – Any/All
The presentation will provide an overview of the latest updates on OMB Uniform Guidance, focusing on their implications for compliance. Attendees will gain insights into key changes, such as new thresholds for equipment and subawards, procurement standards, reporting requirements, and subrecipient monitoring, while exploring strategies to adapt to these updates and maintain regulatory alignment.
Speakers
- Gil Tran, Senior Specialist Leader, Attain Partners
- Amanda Humphrey, Northeastern University