- Topic: The Future of Space—how F&A space survey concepts may shape tomorrow’s future cost allocations
- Presenter(s):
- Martin Smith, Director, Education & Research – Huron Consulting Group;
- Andres Chan, Director of Financial Analysis – University of Southern California
- Description: This session examines how functional space surveys have historically shaped indirect cost allocation and how they are poised to evolve. We’ll explore current applications—such as allocating Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs, responding to surveys like the NSF Science and Engineering Research Facilities (SERF) survey, and aligning research space with financial performance metrics (e.g., indirect cost recoveries, faculty start-ups and return on investment, and service/recharge center activity). Finally, we will look ahead to emerging approaches, including how proposed FAIR models could transform space-based cost allocation and strategic planning for research institutions.
- When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00p-2:30p EDT
- Where: New York University & NYU Langone Health are hosting – registrants will get a calendar invite with virtual Zoom webinar info. Please fill out our RSVP form to attend.
All current RAD materials (slides/video recordings from Fall 2021-present) are available via the RAD 2021-2026 Google Drive folder.