USF secures $3.4M national grant to train future research administrators

The University of South Florida has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a program training the next generation of research administrators. 

The program, called the Bridge the Unmet Industry Learning Demands for Research Administrators program, is a collaborative effort between USF, the University of Central Florida and Florida A&M University. 

Undergraduates at each participating institution will be required to complete four online courses on research administration and research development, create an electronic portfolio and pass a comprehensive exam before receiving a Certificate of Foundations of Research Administration and Research Development.