• News
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
        • A researcher works with equipment
        • About Us

          URA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) academic consortium composed of over 90 premier research universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan headquartered in Washington, D.C. supporting government lab management and operation in the national interest.

        • Mission
        • History
        • Leadership & Management
        • Careers
  • Member Universities
        • A grassy area is located next to a column-lined outdoor walkway at a college campus
        • Member Universities

          URA fosters valuable university research partnerships through membership. URA presents members with research opportunities at national engineering and physics labs, engagement with laboratory leadership and management, and recognition of academic achievements.

        • Member Universities Map
        • Become a Member
  • Research Areas
        • A group of scientists are meeting in a Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment facility at Fermilab
        • Research Areas

          URA supports research and development in the physical sciences and engineering of member institutions, partners, and national laboratories. URA supplies data analysis on the research landscape to guide government-funded scientific research and technology.

        • Physical Science
        • Engineering
        • Data Analysis
  • Programs
        • A researcher works with electrical connections
        • Programs

          URA manages a robust portfolio of strategic collaborations and partnerships in support of new and existing programs that enable URA member universities to engage with national laboratories and policymakers. Supported portfolios include initiatives at Fermilab, Sandia National Laboratories, and Pierre Auger Observatory.

        • Fermilab
        • Sandia National Lab
        • Pierre Auger Observatory
  • Lab Management
        • Lab Management

          Since 1965, URA has supported government lab management to advance the U.S. scientific enterprise and competitiveness. URA equips national labs with key research and policy insights, leadership, and strategic partnerships across academia and other sectors advancing science and technology innovation.

  • Fellowships & Awards
        • Two researchers in hard hats examine computer equipment
        • Fellowships & Awards

          URA recognizes the academic achievements of students and faculty from member institutions for their research relating to Fermilab or Sandia National Laboratories. Includes Visiting Scholars Program, URA Graduate Thesis Award, Tollestrup Award, and URA Early Career Award.

        • URA Tollestrup Award for Postdoctoral Research
        • URA Early Career Award
        • URA Engineering Award
        • URA Doctoral Thesis Award
        • URA Sandia Summer Graduate Fellowship
        • URA Visiting Scholars Program
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • Search

IMG_4597

Feb 27, 2023

Universities Research Association, INC

1140 19th Street, NW Suite 900

Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: 202-293-1382

Fax: 202-293-5012

Email: info@ura-hq.org

Quick Links

  • About Us
  • History
  • Mission
  • Leadership & Management
  • Careers
  • Member Universities
  • Research Areas
  • Programs
  • Fermilab
  • Sandia National Lab
  • Pierre Auger Observatory
  • Lab Management
  • Fellowships & Awards
  • Contact Us

© 2023 Universities Research Association, INC. Privacy

Designed and developed by The Design Channel

URA logo in blue
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History
    • Leadership & Management
    • Careers
  • Member Universities
    • Member Universities Map
    • Become a Member
  • Research Areas
    • Physical Science
    • Engineering
    • Data Analysis
  • Programs
    • Fermilab
    • Sandia National Lab
    • Pierre Auger Observatory
  • Lab Management
  • Fellowships & Awards
    • URA Early Career Award
    • URA Doctoral Thesis Award
    • URA Sandia Summer Graduate Fellowship
    • URA Visiting Scholars Program
    • URA Tollestrup Award for Postdoctoral Research
    • URA Engineering Award
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • Search