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Navigate: Webinars - Upcoming Sessions
The Navigate Program is pleased to announce the upcoming webinars. See details and registration information below.
Join us this summer for a series of professional development webinars tailored for research administrators!
These sessions are ideal for RAs at all career levels, those looking to expand their professional network within the research administration community, and individuals interested in broadening their knowledge in research administration.
July Webinar: Research Administrators Key Professional Development Organizations
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register by July 21, 2025
Description: Join us for an informative webinar exploring key professional organizations that empower research administrators, including the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA). Discover how these organizations can elevate your career and expand your professional network.
Presenters: Heather Offhaus, Office of Research U-M Medical School and Melissa Karby, U-M Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Target Audience: Research administrators at all career stages, individuals looking to grow their professional network in the research administration community, and professionals interested in expanding their research administration knowledge.
August Webinar: U-M Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP)
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Register by August 18, 2025
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar on the Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP↑) at the University of Michigan, a unique initiative designed to foster growth and connection among research administrators. This session will provide an overview of the program, and how it can be used to build meaningful relationships across the university and make significant strides in professional development. Presenters will share information for newer research administrators interested in being a mentee in the program as well as opportunities for more seasoned research administrators to serve in a mentor capacity. They will also provide updates on changes made to the program for the upcoming 10th cohort. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to enhance your career journey through mentorship!
Presenters: Chris DeVries, RAAC Project Manager, and Melissa Li, Research Administration Manager, Medical School
Target Audience: Research administrators and others interested in learning more about the RAMP mentoring program at U-M.
The Navigate Program will offer webinars on new topics in the coming months. Watch for announcements on this page and in the RAP/RAPid newsletter!
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Questions?
For questions on Navigate and other training initiatives, please contact the Training Team at [email protected].