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Professional Associations & Conferences
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Association for Institutional Research
As a global association, AIR empowers higher education professionals to use data, information, and analytics in ways that are effective, ethical, and impactful. AIR provides opportunities for professionals to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to implement and lead data-informed cultures within higher education through learning methods and tools of the institutional research and institutional effectiveness profession, sustaining and advancing data literacy, and conducting research and scholarship.
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Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
Apra is committed to serving, representing and advancing the professionals and practices that enable the philanthropic success of institutions that rely on fundraising to achieve their missions. They foster a collaborative environment for sharing and discussion while leading the development, dissemination and advancement of best practices, resources, thinking and trends.
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International Consortium of Research Staff Associations
The International Consortium of Research Staff Associations supports over 2000 researchers by facilitating communication across borders and sharing best practices. They focus on research and innovation, funding opportunities, global collaborations, and responsible research practices.
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National Council of University Research Administrators
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the profession of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and experiences, and the fostering of a diverse, collegial, and respected global community. NCURA is actively involved in furthering communication and understanding between research administrators both within and outside the US.
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National Organization of Research Development Professionals
NORDP aims to be the premier professional community committed to excellence and innovation in research development, and to increase the capacity for and impact of research, scholarship, and creative endeavors in research development.
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Professional Associations Research Network
Offering expertise, experience and perspective on key issues in the sector, PARN develops research, provide bespoke services, networking opportunities, events and training for the professional body sector. They aim to conduct research that determines and promotes best practice, equip professional bodies to deal with common challenges, raise the profile of issues related to the professional body sector, promote professional bodies’ contributions to society, and support professional bodies with bespoke consultancy in areas such as strategy, governance and CPD.
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Research Administrators Certification Council
The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) is a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is composed of volunteer individuals committed to the continuing improvement of the research administration profession and to assisting in the education and training of individuals who wish to become proficient in the research administration (RA) field. Through the Body of Knowledge and the certification process, RACC provides those in the field with a training guide and a goal by which they can measure themselves as professionals.
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Society of Clinical Research Associates
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is a non-profit, charitable and educational membership organization committed to providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in clinical research activities.
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Society of Research Administrators International
The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) empowers research administrators with professional development, networking, and resources to enhance their expertise and drive impactful research. They aim to be the premier international resource for excellence in research management, administration, and development of the profession.
Websites
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Directory of Open Access Journals
DOAJ is a unique and extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world, driven by a growing community. DOAJ's mission is to increase the visibility, accessibility, reputation, usage and impact of quality, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly research journals globally, regardless of discipline, geography or language.
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Elsevier Researcher Academy
Researcher Academy provides free access to countless e-learning resources designed to support researchers on every step of their research journey. Browse our extensive module catalogue to uncover a world of knowledge, and earn certificates and rewards as you progress.
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JSTOR for Research 2025
This page is designed to compile learning and promotional resources for using JSTOR for research, in combination with their Annual Update webinar series. This page contains an overview of what JSTOR offers, advice on searching JSTOR and utilizing its tools, and more.
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National University: Research Process Guide
This research guide from the National University details the steps of the research project, handling different topics within them, and data literacy. They also emphasize that research literacy isn't just important for academic and professional work, but for making important decisions in your everyday life.
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Purdue Online Writing Lab
The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice. It contains specific guidelines on the main citation methods and how to avoid plagiarism, among other resources.
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Resources for Early Career Researchers
This guide from the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library is designed to assist early career researchers with research and publication related questions. It provides an overview of tools and resources for individuals who are just getting started in their research career.
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Sage Research Methods
Sage Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process. Sage Research Methods is the ultimate methods library with more than 1000 books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos by world-leading academics from across the social sciences, including the largest collection of qualitative methods books available online from any scholarly publisher. The site is designed to guide users to the content they need to learn a little or a lot about their method.
