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Presentations & Events

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 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 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 presentations.

Upcoming Events

Winter Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Chicago Campus)

TBD late January / Early February 2026

Time: 9:00 - 9:30am: Networking (In-person) / 9:30 - 10:30am: Presentation (Live in-person and via Zoom)
Location: TBD Chicago Campus

Recent Events

October 2025 CLEAR Meeting

June 2025 CLEAR Meeting 

March 2025 CLEAR Meeting