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
Early Fall Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Evanston Campus)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 9:30am: Networking (In-person) / 9:30 - 10:30am: Presentation (Live in-person and via Zoom)
Location: Guild Lounge in Scott Hall (601 University Pl, Evanston, IL 60208)
Late Fall Quarterly CLEAR Meeting (Chicago Campus)
TBD late November / Early December, 2025
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
March 2025 CLEAR Meeting (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)
Key topics: Research Security Training
View the March 2025 CLEAR webinar
June 2025 CLEAR Meeting (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
Key Topics: Government Relations, Federal Transition Issues
View the June 2025 CLEAR webinar [Note: The Government Relations presentation is not included in the recording.]