Join the 2026 Connect Virtual Conference!

We’re excited to announce that the Connect by Cayuse Virtual Conference is returning in 2026!

As always, Connect will provide an excellent opportunity to network with fellow grant and research administration professionals, join speaker sessions to learn more about the latest industry developments and management software innovations, and celebrate your accomplishments!

We’re also providing more opportunities to join and participate in 2026, with FREE registration for all attendees and three separate conferences for audiences around the globe. Read on to learn more about what to expect at Connect 2026!

Persevere, Motivate, Elevate

2025 has been an unpredictable year for research and grant management teams, with significant changes to federal funding and new challenges for organizations everywhere. That’s why our theme for the 2026 Connect Conference highlights your ability to persevere through evolving challenges, motivate teams through engagement and collaboration, and elevate the accomplishments of grant and research professionals.

Region-specific Conferences

We’re providing more opportunities for grant and research professionals from around the world to participate in the 2026 Virtual Conference, with three region-specific conferences for the United States & Canada, the United Kingdom & Ireland, and the Asia-Pacific Region:

• USA & Canada: February 24-26, 2026
• UK & Ireland: March 3, 2026
• APAC Region: March 4, 2026

Visit cayuse.com/connect-conference-2026 to learn more and register for free for your region’s conference!

The 2026 State of Grant and Research Management Benchmark Survey

Our solutions rely on input from industry professionals to ensure that they provide the most value and meet the needs of all our customers across the research and grant lifecycle.

That’s why we’re thrilled to kick off the 2026 State of and Research Management Benchmark Survey, capturing cross-industry insights to develop a snapshot of your goals, challenges, and current practices.

We need your help to make this year’s Benchmark Report the most thorough yet! 

Complete the 2026 survey to share your experiences and let us know how Cayuse can continue driving efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. All participants will receive a free copy of the 2026 State of and Research Management Benchmark Report and will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.

Award Nominations

One of our favorite parts of the Connect Conference is recognizing the incredible work of administrators and teams through the Connect Awards!

We welcome you to help us celebrate grant and research administration excellence by submitting nominations for any of the three awards below:

The Sheri Pulis Award: In honor of Sheri Pulis, a beloved customer from UC Davis and a wonderful person who passed away in 2019. This award is focused on highlighting outstanding service and contributions that helped drive progress in research administration within your organization and the broader community.

The Transformation Award: For individuals or organizations engaged in updating and reimagining their systems across the research lifecycle by implementing multiple Cayuse technologies.

The Productivity Award: Designed for those individuals or organizations that have engaged in driving significant new efficiencies in managing research processes and reducing the burden on their research staff.

In addition, we will recognize a member or team that has made an impact in the Connect Community with the Cayuse Community Champion Award.

Follow the link below to submit your nominations by the December 1, 2025 deadline, then tune in to the live Connect Conference to celebrate the winners!