Whether you’re in a central office or a departmental role, the work of research administration connects us. Hosted by the Office of Research, the Research Administration Community Forum (RACF) is a collaborative learning space that brings together partners from across the UC Davis research enterprise for structured, learning-focused sessions covering policy updates, system guidance, sponsor news, and best practices. Participation is open to all staff who support research administration functions across UC Davis.
Looking for agendas or session materials?
Slides, handouts, and agendas for every RACF session — past and upcoming — live in one shared folder.
Meeting Schedule: The RACF convenes monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Agendas are typically shared a few days in advance.
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Forum Goals
The RACF is designed to promote shared understanding, continuous learning, and strong partnerships across central and departmental teams. Specifically, the Forum aims to:
- Build community among colleagues who support research and researchers
- Build shared understanding of policies, processes, and systems
- Share institutional updates and upcoming changes
- Identify recurring themes and opportunities for improvement
- Support professional development and a culture of learning
What to Expect
Each session features timely updates from a variety of UC Davis central offices that support research administration, including:
Sessions may also include a focused learning topic (policy deep dives, system walkthroughs, and sponsor updates), time for process-focused questions, and a short community-building activity.
Agendas & Materials
Agendas for upcoming and past RACF sessions, along with slides and other materials, are updated in the shared folder. Agendas for upcoming sessions are typically shared a few days in advance.
Office Hours for Project-Specific Questions
The RACF is focused on shared learning and community building rather than individual transactions. For grant- or project-specific questions, SPO and CGA will continue to host Office Hours:
SPO Office Hours
Second Tuesdays, 10:00–10:45 a.m. — Join via Zoom
Reach out directly to the Research Administrator assigned to your IPF, project, or subaward. If one hasn’t been assigned yet, contact:
[email protected],
[email protected], or
[email protected].
CGA Office Hours
Every Wednesday, 10:00–10:45 a.m. — see the Aggie Enterprise Office Hours page for the Zoom link.
Reach out to your contract administrator directly, or submit a ticket through the
ticketing system for action items.
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