Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs and Dean, College of Graduate Studies, this office deals with ALL matters related to research and sponsored activity in the University. For the provision of adequate services and support, the functions of this office are divided into three major sections. A brief synopsis of these functions is provided below:

Education and Training:

• Development and presentation of workshops and seminars for competitive grantsmanship and improved communication skills
• Organizing faculty site visits to funding agencies and vice versa
• Oversight of the faculty mentorship program
• Developing and sustaining internal and external interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships

Pre-award Management:

• Timely dissemination of relevant information regarding sources of available funding
• Facilitating proposal development and submission
• Development of budgets for grants and contracts
• Preparing and negotiating contracts

Post-Award Management:

• Establish accounts for awarded grants and contracts
• Provide administrative support for all aspects of execution of awarded grants and contracts
• Review, approve and reconcile all grants and contracts-related spending
• Maintain accurate time and effort reports
• Periodically generate monthly spending reports
• Administer all F&A related accounts and spending
• Administer the Faculty Incentive Program
• Administer the University’s matching account
• Administer Tennessee's Public Records Act (T.C.A. 49-7-120) relative to sponsored research and services

If you have any question and/or seek clarification, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.