Consortium of University and Research Institutions (CURI)

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About

The Consortium of University and Research Institutions (CURI) is the organizational home for institutions within the ÐÜèÊÓÆµ (AERA). Vital to the mission of the Association, ÐÜèÊÓÆµ is comprised of schools and colleges of education and research institutions working together to advance the field of education research and the next generation of education scientists and scholars.

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ serves as a unique forum for its member institutions to (1) examine and collaborate on emerging and persisting issues associated with their research missions, (2) facilitate their engagement in AERA's education and advocacy efforts to promote federal research support and sound research policies, and (3) enhance collaborative efforts among individual scholars within ÐÜèÊÓÆµand the academic and research institutions of which they are a part.

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ achieves its objectives through an Executive Committee and the active engagement of its member institutions. It is the only such consortium that allows for universities and research institutions to be an integral part of and contribute directly to an association dedicated to promoting education research goals for the nation.

Key Activities

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ is designed to build community, strengthen institutional ties, and promote federal support for education research. Members gain access to a range of strategic activities and resources, including:

  • Fall Policy Conference in Washington, DC
    • New Deans Pre-convening
  • Spring Policy Conference at the ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting (Pre-day)
  • Special AERA-wide session at the ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting
  • Burning Issues Virtual Briefing Series
  • Timely CURI-specific policy alerts and updates
  • Ongoing networking and collaboration opportunities

Membership

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ is open to all education research institutions, universities, or associations. Current membership includes representatives from many leading schools of education, as well as non-university based research institutions, and professional associations.

Annual membership dues are $1,450 per institution, which includes one registration to the ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Fall Policy Conference, participation in hot topic webinars, and registration to a pre-conference Spring Policy Convening at the ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting. Dues run from September 1 through August 31.

List of ÐÜèÊÓÆµ 2025-26 Member Institutions

Contact ÐÜèÊÓÆµ

For further information, please email ÐÜèÊÓÆµ@aera.net.
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Upcoming ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Policy Conferences

April 7, 2026
Los Angeles, CA

Recent ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Events

Past ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Conferences

Leadership

The ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Executive Committee guides the work of the organization. Current members of the Executive Committee members include:


Kathryn Chval
University of Illinois
Chicago (Chair)


Kimberly Griffin
University of Maryland

Jack Knott
New York University

Stephanie Rowley
University of Virginia
Tabbye M. Chavous Named New Executive Director of the American Educational  Research Association
Tabbye Chavous
American Educational
Research Association

Kathryn Chval (University of Illinois, Chicago) at the 2025 Spring Conference Jeffrey Mervis (Science) and Doug Lederman (Inside Higher Ed) at the 2024 Fall Conference ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Members at the
2024 Fall Conference

Tabbye Chavous (AERA) at the 2025 Fall Policy Conference ÐÜèÊÓÆµ Members at the
2025 Fall Conference
 Matt Owens (Council on Governmental Relations) and Kacy Reed (Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities) at the 2025 Fall Policy Conference