RAxMI Research Administration Conference

U-M’s inaugural conference to elevate and advance research administration

April 28, 2026, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Michigan Union • Free and open to all U-M employees

Join us for the University of Michigan Research Administration Conference

RAxMI 2026: Renewed. United. Ready!

In this inaugural event, the U-M research administration community will come together to showcase and elevate our collective expertise.

Research administration requires a dynamic partnership among researchers, research administrators, and central offices. By coming together, we can enhance our skills, unify our community, and build a stronger foundation for research across the entire U-M system.

Who Should Attend?

This one-day conference is for everyone who plays a role in research administration — research administrators, faculty, research staff, and central office staff — across U-M campuses in Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint.

RAxMI Research Administration Conference

Date, Location and Cost

April 28, 2026, 8 a.m-5:30 p.m.

Michigan Union on the U-M Ann Arbor Campus

530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Free and open to all U-M employees

Registration required

Agenda

Attendees can expect to learn about best practices and how to navigate the changing world of research administration, network and connect with fellow professionals in research administration, and gain a deeper understanding of the many institutional functions that contribute to success in research administration. Visit the Schedule, Speakers and Posters sections to learn more.

Registration

Registration Closed

Registration is now closed for RAxMI 2026: Renewed. United. Ready! Livestream options for the opening remarks and keynote address are listed below. Other sessions will not be livestreamed.

Cancellation and No-Show Policies

While registration for the RAxMI conference is free, we incur costs to prepare for each attendee. We understand plans can change, but we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please do so by contacting [email protected] as soon as possible.
The deadline for a fee-free cancellation is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.

No-Show Policy: A No-Show Fee of $60 will be applied to any registered attendee who does not attend the conference and has not cancelled their registration before the cancellation deadline specified above. The purpose of this fee is to help recoup the non-refundable costs we commit to (such as food and beverage) based on registration numbers.

Parking and Transportation

The Michigan Union is located on the University of Michigan Campus in Ann Arbor. There are multiple parking options, as well as public transportation through the Ann Arbor or University bus services. For directions and more details on transportation options, visit the RAxMI Conference 2026 Logistics Information and the Michigan Union maps of the first and second floors to find specific room details.

Livestream

Livestreams will be available for the opening remarks and keynote for those who are unable to attend in-person. Follow the links below to view these livestreams.

Opening remarks, 9-9:30 a.m.: Arthur Lupia, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Innovation, University of Michigan and Shandra White, Associate Vice President for Research-Sponsored Projects, University of Michigan
Keynote, est. 12:15-1 p.m.: Britany L. Affolter-Caine, Ph.D., Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan