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About the Workshop

Join NCURA, Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology, University of Warsaw, and Łukasiewicz Warsaw Institute of Technology for a dynamic two-day workshop focused on enabling Polish and displaced Ukrainian researchers and research administrators across Polish and Ukrainian institutions to engage in U.S. and other international research partnerships, including Horizon Europe. This event will provide critical information for research partnerships, practical tools, expert insights, and collaborative opportunities to understand and access to U.S. research funding. Join us to learn how institutions like yours can benefit from the more than $100 million in U.S. funding for European researchers, a figure that continues to grow each year.

Who Should Attend

• Researchers and Principal Investigators
• Research managers and administrators
• University leadership
• Faculty involved in international research
• Ukrainian researchers and support staff
• Professionals interested in U.S. federal funding and compliance

Key Themes

• U.S. federal funding overview

NIH - National Institute of Health
NSF - National Science Foundation
DoD - U.S. Department of Defense

• Research security and compliance
• Intellectual property and legal frameworks
• Proposal development and award management
• Institutional support for Polish and Ukrainian research collaboration

NCURA Faculty

Jeremy T. Miner

Associate Director of Pre-Award, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Jeremy Miner is the Associate Director of Pre-Award at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with 25 years of experience in research administration across academic and healthcare institutions. He has led offices supporting sponsored funding, developed institutional research capacity, and served in multiple leadership roles with the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), where he is a Distinguished Educator and Global Faculty member.

Ara Tahmassian

Chief Research Compliance Officer, Harvard University

Ara Tahmassian, Ph.D., is the Chief Research Compliance Officer at Harvard University, where he oversees research compliance activities across the institution. He leads efforts to integrate and coordinate compliance requirements, manage institutional committees, and develop policies that address research-related risks. Ara is also a Fulbright Specialist and an active contributor to national and international compliance initiatives.

Dave Richardson

Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Director of Sponsored Programs Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dave Richardson is the Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Director of Sponsored Programs Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With more than 30 years of experience, he has held senior roles at leading research institutions, overseeing pre- and post-award operations, compliance, and interdisciplinary initiatives. A past President of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), Dave is an active global educator and leader in advancing best practices in research administration.

Fadia Homeidan

Director of the Office of Grants and Contracts, American University of Beirut

Dr. Fadia Homeidan is the Director of the Office of Grants and Contracts at the American University of Beirut, as well as the Director of the University’s Technology Transfer Unit and Centre for Research and Innovation. She oversees programs and resources that foster entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting the growth of startups into scalable businesses. With extensive experience in research and innovation management, Dr. Homeidan has served as an expert and advisor to numerous national and international agencies and committees. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, completed postdoctoral training at Cornell University, and has held academic positions at Cornell University, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and AUB.

Highlights

• Hands-on exercises and peer learning
• Engagement with U.S. funding experts
• Networking with regional and international peers
• Special focus on inclusion of women and underserved communities
• Free attendance for Ukrainian participants

Registration

Pogrubione skróty Registration: 1000 PLN + 23% VAT
IZTECH Members:  800 PLN + 23% VAT
Ukrainian citizens: Free

About NCURA

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), founded in 1959, is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the profession of research administration through education, professional development programs, and the sharing of knowledge and experiences, while fostering a diverse, collegial, and respected global community. NCURA also serves as the National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe in the United States, supporting transatlantic collaboration and engagement. With over 9,000 individual members from more than 1,100 institutions in 40 countries, NCURA actively promotes communication and understanding among research administrators worldwide.