Feldesman Partners Mindy B. Pava and Edward T. Waters will present four sessions at the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Financial Research Administration (FRA) Conference and Pre-Award Research Administration (PRA) Conference,  taking place March 19-23, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

During their sessions, Ms. Pava and Mr. Waters will address the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape affecting federal research funding.  They will discuss significant changes to federal grants regulations in 2025, what institutions can expect in 2026, and offer practical guidance for navigating the current enforcement environment. 

Feldesman attorneys will present the following sessions:

Thursday, March 19

2026 Look Ahead: Projected Legal Developments Relating to Federal Grants

Mindy B. Pava | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET 

Alternatives to Traditional NICRAs – What Choices do Institutions Have in a Time of 15% De Minimis?

Edward T. Waters | 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET

Friday, March 20 

Agency Priorities and Termination for Convenience

Mindy B. Pava and Edward T. Waters | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET 

Sunday, March 22

Updates on Legal, Regulation & Policy Shifts in Research Administration

Edward T. Waters | 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET 

For more information on the conferences or to view detailed descriptions of the sessions, visit  the NCURA FRA and PRA Conference pages.