Susan Wyatt Sedwick Experienced Member Travel Award
NCURA Region V is pleased to announce the availability of one (1) travel award opportunity to support travel to the upcoming Region V Fall Meeting in San Marcos, Texas on October 19 – 22, 2025. The Susan Wyatt Sedwick Travel Award for experienced research administrators is designed to help support experienced research administrators, allowing them to attend the Region V Fall Meeting by offsetting the cost of attendance and travel to the regional meeting.
About the Award
Dr. Susie Sedwick has been a leader in research administration since 1995, serving in key roles with NCURA, including Region V Chair and National Board Member. Her national service also includes roles as FDP Chair, COGR Board Member, and contributor to the NSF Advisory Committee. A published author and faculty member at institutions such as Johns Hopkins and UT Austin, Dr. Sedwick is widely recognized for her expertise in research security, export controls, human capital development, and strategic planning. She is a frequent national speaker and a passionate mentor committed to advancing the profession. Her contributions have been honored with NCURA’s Distinguished Service Awards at both the national and regional levels. This travel award is named in her honor, recognizing her enduring mission to advance the field of research administration.
The Region V Travel Awards Committee may select one individual to award the Susan Wyatt Sedwick Experienced Member Regional Travel Award to receive free registration and reimburse actual travel expenses (transportation, lodging, and/or meals) up to $2,000 to attend the Region V Fall Meeting. The Travel Awards Committee will select award recipients based on their need for support and the benefit to the nominee, their home institution, and NCURA Region V. Self-nominations will be accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominee must currently work as a research administrator at an institution located in the Region V geographical area (Oklahoma and Texas).
- Nominee must have at least five (5) years’ experience in research administration.
- Nominee must be a member of NCURA in good standing at the time of the nomination.
- Nominees must provide:
- Written statement on how the award will benefit the nominee and their home institution, and
- At least one letter of support from their home institution. The nominee statement and/or the institutional support letter(s) must confirm that:
(1) the applicant has secured their manager’s or supervisor’s approval to attend the meeting, and (2) the nominee or the nominee’s home institution will cover the balance if the cost of attendance exceeds the amount of the award. Reimbursable travel costs are based on the awardees home institution travel policies and procedures.
To nominate an individual or self-nominate for the Susan Wyatt Sedwick Travel Award, please fill out the nomination form linked below: