Thank you for your interest in volunteering with NCURA Region VIII – the International Region!  Our vibrant and diverse community spans the globe, and the passion and commitment of our Volunteers ensures our region continues to grow, connect, and thrive.

The benefits of volunteering with Region VIII are vast.  Volunteering not only enriches you with new experiences, but it also helps to enhance your professional skills, broaden your network, and contribute to the success of international research administration. 

·       Global Networking: Connect with research administrators and professionals from around the world, building valuable international relationships that can further your career.

·       Professional Development: Strengthen your leadership abilities, build communication skills, gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of research administration on a global scale.

·       Deliver Impact: Help shape the future of research administration by contributing to global initiatives, events and educational programmes, helping to improve the profession. 

·       Give back to the Community: Share your knowledge and expertise and support the needs of research administrators around the world.

·       Cultural Exchange: Collaborate with members from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and institutions. Learn from different perspectives and enhance your cross-cultural understanding, broadening your experience of global research administration practices.