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