RESEARCH SUPPORT

Our research support staff plays a vital role in helping faculty, staff, and students secure external funding by providing expert guidance throughout the grant lifecycle. We assist with identifying relevant funding opportunities that align with research interests and goals. Our team offers hands-on support with proposal development and award management, ensuring compliance withsponsor guidelines to enhance clarity and impact. We manage administrative tasks, such as compiling necessary documentation, coordinating submissions, and adhering to deadlines. Additionally, we provide grant management support once funding has been secured. With ouraid, faculty members can focus on their research while maximizing their chances of securing competitive external funding.

All research grant, prize or award proposals are required to be reviewed by the Culverhouse Grants and Contracts Specialist prior to submitting to the Office of Sponsored Programs and external stakeholders. Read more about our proposal submission guidelines.
 
Assist in locating funding opportunities
Read and review all funding announcements to ensure all guidelines are met
Budget Preparation
Assist with preparation of supporting documents
Assist with subcontract documentation
Serve as liaison between PI and Office for Research and Economic Development
Initiate and complete IPF/424 in Cayuse
Navigate both federal and non-federal sponsor portals
Re-budget requests
Facilitate grant transfers in/transfers out

Get in Touch: Kaylon Steadham

Assist PIs with managing project budgets
File paperwork for PI Summer Research Pay, 9-Month Salary Pay, Professional Staff, and Student Workers
Provide monthly reconciliation reports
Cost transfers
Monitor and track Release Dollars generated by PIs
Administer monthly Research Overhead to respective departments
Assist PIs during Effort Reporting cycles
Approval of grant-related purchases through Concur Procurement System
 
Get in Touch: Lane McKinley