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NCURA Region V

Membership Benefits

Join a community dedicated to advancing excellence in research administration across Texas & Oklahoma. NCURA Region V connects you with trusted peers, professional development and countless resources designed to support you at every stage in your career!

What Opportunities are Available in Region V?

Invest in your success with NCURA Region V. In a profession defined by constant change, Region V connects you to the knowledge, community, and leadership opportunities that help you stay informed, grow professionally, and make a greater impact at your institution.

Region V provides access to a powerful network of peers in Texas and Oklahoma. Connect with subject matter experts, along with targeted educational programs, collaborative learning experiences, and pathways to leadership. Whether you’re building foundational skills or advancing your career, NCURA Region V equips you with the tools, support, and connections to excel today and prepare for what’s next.

      • Stay Informed: Gain access to timely, relevant programming designed to help you navigate the evolving research administration landscape.
      • Grow Your Career: Build new skills, enhance your leadership capabilities, and take advantage of opportunities to advance professionally.
      • Expand Your Network: Join a vibrant community of research administrators who collaborate, share knowledge, and help one another succeed.

Opportunities Include:

NCURA Member Benefits

Membership unlocks powerful benefits to keep you connected and engaged!

Member Directory

Looking for a colleague with a particular expertise? NCURA’s expanded Member Directory will allow you to find who you need, when you need them.

Collaborate Platform

Members have full access to Collaborate, NCURA’s Professional Networking Platform, including discussion boards and libraries sorted by topical area.

Career Center

Use NCURA’s Career Center to get your job listing to your target audience at tremendous cost savings. Postings are free to members!

      • For Job Seekers: Discover the next stop on your career journey with NCURA’s Career Center. NCURA members have access to all of the current job listings.
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      • For Employers: Post your open positions on NCURA’s Career Center to find your next hire! NCURA’s Career Center reaches over 7,500 Research Administrators throughout the US and across the globe.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of NCURA. As a member-staff driven organization, the success of NCURA is a result of the time and commitment provided by our members who volunteer to support their colleagues and our professional staff by furthering the goals and the values of the organization. Many opportunities exist for getting involved in the organization at both the regional and national levels.

Scholarships & Awards

Several scholarships and awards are available annually at both the Regional and National levels. Region V offers travel awards to regional and national meetings. For specific NCURA National award nomination or application information, including eligibility requirements, click here.

NCURA Magazine

NCURA Magazine is published six times a year with cutting edge pieces on management, perspectives on federal policy written by members and non-members, and the latest information and topics of interest to research administrators.

Continuing Education

NCURA National and NCURA Region V both offer numerous opportunities for continuing education. From monthly educational sessions & webinars, to annual meetings at the national and regional levels, to specially curated mentoring/leadership programs, the opportunities to learn are endless!

Resource Center

The best of NCURA’s content, all in one place and sectioned into 8 topical areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are three categories of membership in the Council, based on eligibility: Regular Membership, Associate Membership, & Emeritus Membership.

In addition to these three categories, NCURA offers specialized programs:
- NCURA Young Professionals Program
- NCURA Apprentice Membership Program
- Student Affiliate Program

Learn more about membership categories and special programs here

Regular membership is available to any individual engaged in the administration of sponsored programs who is a current, full-time employee of a college or university, a teaching or not-for-profit hospital, or independent not-for-profit research institute.

NCURA offers a tiered membership dues structure, based on membership type and geographic location.

Pricing information can be found here

The Collaborate NCURA professional networking platform allows members to easily interact and communicate online, empowering members to work effectively. Resource tools such as commenting capabilities will ensure quick and easy access to the most relevant/popular information.

More information on Collaborate can be found here

Membership Questions? Ask away!

Wondering if a membership is right for you? Have specific questions about Region V member benefits? Our team is more than happy to assist – send us a message and we will get back to you!

Email: ncuraregionv@gmail.com