Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR)
The Future of Research Administration
Call for Collaborative Project Proposals
The NSF STAIR Program invites proposals for collaborative research projects from teams at Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) and Research-Intensive Universities (RIUs) to receive free consulting and grant development support.
STAIR Launches Inaugural Undergraduate Internship in Research Administration
Five undergraduate students from a range of universities have been chosen to take part in a 10-week training program designed to provide hands-on experience in the core aspects of research administration, guided by dedicated mentors.
STAIR Leadership Travel Award
Two inter-institutional collaborative teams have been selected for the 2025 STAIR Leadership Travel Award. The award supports leadership exchange, the expansion of collaborative research and educational initiatives, the development of joint grant proposals, and the strengthening of research infrastructure.
Spotlight of December: Katie Bodie-Lang
This December, we highlight Katie, the Director of the Education and Outreach Program in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) at Penn State University, for her contributions in to the STAIR CARES curriculum and mentorship towards undergraduate trainees.
About STAIR
The Skilled Training in Administration and Institutional Research (STAIR) program is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #2419948) that addresses critical gaps in research administration capabilities.
By providing training, mentorship, and consulting services, STAIR empowers research administrators and early-career faculty to compete for and manage research projects effectively. The goal of this initiative is to provide essential research infrastructure and strengthen the research ecosystem to advance national scientific progress.
