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Presentations & Events

Throughout the year Sponsored Research hosts several events that are open to the entire Northwestern community, notably our quarterly CLEAR Meetings.

CLEAR Meetings

The Central & Local Exchange for Effective Administration of Research (CLEAR) Meetings are presented quarterly, alternating between the Chicago and Evanston campuses. These forums are meant to engage attendees in discussions of notable sponsor and university policy changes, system updates, and other relevant topics that affect the Northwestern research administration community. A live webinar option (via Zoom) is also available for each meeting so that those who cannot attend in person can still catch the presentation portion of the program.

Webinar recordings are posted shortly after each meeting and are available on-demand for at least 90 days. Slide decks - many of which include annotations from Q&A and speaker notes - are also posted and are available for two years. Registration is required to attend live webinars and view recordings. Scroll down to view and register for upcoming events and access resources from past events.

Upcoming Events


Spring Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Evanston Campus)

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Chambers Hall - Lower Level, Ruan Conference Room
12:30pm - Networking / 1:00pm presentation/webinar
Key topics: TBD

Summer Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Chicago Campus)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC
9:30am - Networking / 10:00am - Presentation/Webinar

Key topics: Fiscal Year-End Reminders

Fall Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Evanston Campus)

Thursday, November 14, 2024
1:00pm (tentative) presentation/webinar
Key topics: TBD

Recent Events

Winter Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Chicago Campus)

Read the slides  /  View the recording
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC
9:30am - Networking / 10:00am - Presentation/Webinar
Key topics: Roles & Responsibilities for Sponsored Research and Departments