Office of Research Services (ORS)
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The Office of Research Services (ORS): Supports the University’s mission by promoting research and assisting faculty with the pursuit, acquisition, and management of extramural funding. The ORS Proposal Development team provides support for the preparation and submission of proposals, including budget development, assistance with processing the proposals through Niner Research, the University’s electronic research administration system, and managing the institutional signature process as the Authorized Organizational Representatives (AORs) of the University.
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Proposal Development
Description
✓ Proposal Planning
✓ Budget Development
✓ Proposal Routing & Submission
Contract & award negotiation
Description…
✓ Contract Development & Negotiation
✓ Contract/Award Review & Acceptance
✓ Award Modifications
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Award management
Description…
✓ Facilitation & Review of Award Transcactions
✓ Award Planning & Revisions
✓ Allowability of Costs & Guidance on University & Sponsor Processes