Research Administrator Day 

VCU Research Administrator Day is a celebration of the research administration (RA) profession and our RA community at VCU. Through a series of presentations, roundtable discussions, and an award ceremony; faculty, senior leaders, and administrators from around the University share their contributions to One VCU Research and champion the RAs that make it possible.

Research Administrator Day 2026

When: September 23rd (full day of presentations, activities, and awards)

Location: James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Room (303, 3rd floor)

Agenda: RA Day 2026 Agenda.docx.pdf

Registration: Research Administrator Day 2026 Registration

Research Administrator Appreciation Shout-Outs

While not everyone will receive an award, we would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of each of our colleagues. Submit a shout-out to acknowledge a research administrator who has made a positive impact through their support, teamwork, leadership, innovation, or dedication. Messages will be displayed during Research Administrator Day. 

RA Day Shout-Out Form: RA Day 2026 Research Administrator Shout-Out Form

Presentation Recording Archive 2025:

• Welcome and Research Ecosystems Minor
• Power in the Projection - Financial Visions for Present and Future
• RA Career Chats
• Student Research Presentations
• State of Research and Research Administrator Appreciation
• RA Day Awards Ceremony

Presentation Recording Archive 2024:

• Welcome & Career Pathing 
• Student Research
• One VCU Research
• Congratulatory Message from Dr. Sriram Rao
• Award Ceremony

RABTS Fall 2026 Meeting

Date:  October 20

Time:  2 - 3:30pm

Zoom:  Meeting join link to be sent via registration and reminder emails 

Registration

Please register via Talent@VCU at the following link (or by searching on the meeting name):  RABTS fall meeting 2026 Talent@VCU registration

Learn more about RABTS and view past recordings at OVPRI Sponsored Programs Training.