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From Clutter to Clarity: How to Build Your First Automated Workflow in Vandalizer
December 2, 2025In this guide, you’ll learn how to build your first workflow by following a real-world example — creating a Request for Applications (RFA) checklist from start to finish. -
There’s Power in Partnership: How Two Higher Ed Institutions Are Pioneering AI Innovation in RA.
November 14, 2025The research enterprise is never static, and neither are the Research Administration (RA) offices that work to turn its gears. RA offices are always responding to shifting conditions in the field, such as developing compliance requirements and growth in their institutions’ research portfolios. -
University of Idaho Pioneers AI in Research Management, Earns National Recognition
November 12, 2025Chris Nomura, U of I’s Vice President for Research and Economic Development, received the award for his role in advancing the university’s Office of Research and Economic Development and its AI and Data Science Team. -
Introducing Vandalizer: An AI Tool Built for Research Administration
October 30, 2025By Jason Cahoon, Nathan Layman and Dashiell Tyler Central to the AI4RA project is the development of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are designed to augment Research Administration (RA) workflows. Technological augmentation is in high demand across the RA field, as Research Administrators (RAs) navigate evolving research and data environments. AI tools show exciting… -
Welcome to AI4RA Tech Talk, A Shared Space for Building Technical Knowledge
August 8, 2025Welcome to Tech Talk! We invite your perspective… -
Introducing the TaMPER Framework: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Research Administration
July 24, 2025Start putting AI to use securely and reliable with the TaMPER Framework. -
The Four Pillars of AI4RA: A Foundational Framework
July 23, 2025Learn about the four foundational pillars for AI integration in Research Administration. -
Exploring The AI Frontier Isn’t Easy, But Common Sense Offers a North Star
July 11, 2025Let’s get started with AI together. -
AI4RA: A Journey Through the ‘Innovation Valley of Death’
June 13, 2025Come join us on our trailblazing journey! -
U of I Awarded $4.5 million Grant
March 20, 2025U of I Awarded $4.5 Million from the NSF GRANTED Program to Develop Generative AI Tools for Research Administration










