Registration Open
The Spring Meeting is a great opportunity for professional development, networking, and fun! Meeting attendees will choose from a wide range of concurrent sessions during the two and a half days of regular conference scheduling on Monday through Wednesday. Topics covered include pre-award, post-award, research compliance, effort reporting, and more. Optional special interest workshops will be held on Sunday.
More information about the 2025 Spring Meeting will be published as we are able to release information!
The 2025 Spring Meeting will take place at the
Swissotel in downtown Chicago May 4-7.
Book Now through
Thursday, April 10th
to receive the room rate!
NCURA will receive a 3% rebate on paid occupied rooms.
The rebate will be used to defray the cost of hosting the meeting and to keep registration costs low.
Hosting a meeting takes a lot of people power and we need YOU!
Sign up for Volunteer Opportunities!
email Hang McLaughlin for questions; mcla0030@umn.edu
Thank you to our Meeting Sponsors!
Become a Meeting Sponsor!
Be a sponsor or an exhibitor at the 2025 Chicago Spring Meeting!
Contact Sandy Fowler for information about packages
and special benefits to being a sponsor
Join us for a sweet and unforgettable evening at the Museum of Ice Cream! We’re hosting an attendee exclusive after-hours event that blends business with pleasure. Network with fellow professionals while indulging in delightful desserts and sipping on refreshing drinks during our Tuesday Night event.
Explore the museum’s whimsical exhibits, take Instagram-worthy photos, and enjoy a variety of ice cream-inspired treats. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or adventurous combinations, there's something to satisfy every craving.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to mix business with fun in one of the most exciting and interactive spaces around. See you there for a night of creativity, connection, and, of course, ice cream!
Tuesday May 6th, 7-9PM
2025 Meeting Tracks
-
Pre-Award/Research Development
-
Post-Award/Financial
-
Departmental
-
PUI (Predominantly Undergrad Institutions) and ERI (Emerging Research Institute)
-
Federal/Sponsors/Agencies
-
Research Compliance and Ethics
-
Professional Development, Inclusion, and Engagement
-
Systems, Data, and Artificial Intelligence
-
Organizational and Executive Leadership
-
Contracting
RACC Body of Knowledge Session
Register Now! May 3rd, 2025
On May 3rd, during the 2025 meeting, the Research Administrators Certification Council will hold a Body of Knowledge review session. If you're interested in pursuing a CRA®, CPRA®, or CFRA® certification, this session is a must!
The purpose of the Body of Knowledge Review Sessions is to familiarize you with the outline of information upon which the certifications offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) are based. Each Body of Knowledge Session (CRA®, CPRA®, and CFRA) is designed to assist you to identify areas of strengths and weakness so that you can learn where to focus your studies as you prepare to the exam.
Sample questions are provided throughout each session. The goal of the sample questions is to give you an idea of the question format. However, it is important to note the sample questions are not questions on the actual exam. Rather, they are a combination of retired questions and questions that were not previously used on the exam.
Travel
Flights
-
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
-
Chicago Midway International Airport
Ground Transportation
Click the links below to view transportation options.
