AURP Compensation Survey 2026

AURP periodically conducts a compensation survey to assist our members to be more competitive with employee compensation arrangements.

Please complete your response before Friday, April 17th.

Be assured that this survey is confidential and results will be reported only in aggregate.

For brevity, the use of the word "park" represents any matter of research park, institution, district, or innovation hub.

1.What type of entity is your employer?

University with doctoral degrees or associated university foundation

University with masters degrees or associated university foundation

University with baccalaureate degrees or associated university foundation

College with associate degrees or associated college foundation

Non-profit foundation

Medical school

Private developer

Governmental

2.If your park is affiliated with a university, is this university public or private?

Public

Private

Other (please specify)

3.In what geographic area is your park located?

Eastern U.S.

Southern U.S.

Mid-West U.S.

Southwestern U.S.

Western U.S.

Eastern Canada (Maritimes)

Mid-Canada (Quebec & Ontario)

Western Canada (Prairies & BC)

South America

Europe

Asia

Middle East

Africa

Australia

Other (please specify)

4.What is the population size of your community?

Less than 99,999

100,000 - 374,999

375,000 - 749,999

750,000 - 1,499,999

1,500,000 - 4,000,000

Over 4,000,000

5.What is the size of your annual operating budget in U.S. dollars?

Less than $1 million

$1-$3 million

$3-$6 million

$6-$9 million

$9-$12 million

$12-$15 million

$15-$20 million

$20-$25 million

Over $25 million

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