Skilled Training in
Administration and
Institutional Research
(STAIR)
The Future of Research Administration
NEW! STAIR curriculum: Collaborative Administration for Research Excellence Series (CARES)
The curriculum has 8 independent modules focusing on different aspects of research administration. Learners receive a certificate for each individual module they complete.
Latest News
Call for Working Grant Proposals
The NSF STAIR Program invites proposals for collaborative research proposals from Emerging Research Institutions to receive free consulting and development support.
STAIR Undergraduate Internship
Five undergraduate students from a range of universities have been chosen to take part in a 10-week research administration training program.
2026 STAIR Summit Travel Funding
STAIR supports research leaders from ERI and R1 institutions with travel funding as they convene at the 2026 STAIR Summit.
Spotlight of the Month: Matt Humphrey
Matt is a UX Web Designer for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State.