CNS Research Administrator Resources
The College of Natural Sciences has more than 60 professionals working in pre- and post-award research administration. These staff members’ responsibilities include proposal preparation and coordination with OSP and OIE, appointment of project-related personnel and financial management of awarded grants.
Research Administrators’ Email List
Strategic Research Initiatives maintains a roster of research administrators in the College. This list of professionals receives email updates from the Dean’s office regarding internal competition deadlines as well as changes to internal (UT) or external (sponsor-mandated) research policies. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our roster.
Research Administrators’ Staff Working Group (CNS RA)
The CNS Research Administrators’ staff working group (CNS RA) is a self-governed association of research administrators within the College of Natural Sciences. CNS RA has the overarching goal of improving grants administration practices and facilitating open discussion about grants administration within the College. The group meets monthly to discuss best practices and outstanding needs regarding grants administration.
To learn more about CNS RA or to receive meeting reminders, contact Wilbert King, Grants & Contracts Specialist, School of Nursing.
2016-2017 CNS Research Administrators’ Meeting Schedule:
Meetings are scheduled for 10:00 - 11:00AM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and are typically held in NMS 5.106. On occasion the meeting location may change to accommodate a larger group or guest speaker. Room changes will be announced via email to the CNS Research Admin listserv. Please contact Wilbert King to be added to the distribution list.
- Wednesday, August 09, 2017
- Wednesday, September 13, 2017
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017
- Wednesday, November 08, 2017
- Wednesday, December 13, 2017
- Wednesday, January 10, 2018
- Wednesday, February 14, 2018
- Wednesday, March 14, 2018
- Wednesday, April 11, 2018
- Wednesday, May 09, 2018
- Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
- Wednesday, August 08, 2018
University-Wide Research Administrator Resources
Association of Research Administrators
The Association of Research Administrators (ARA) is an organization of university employees whose vision is to unite and strengthen research administration at UT-Austin. The mission of the ARA is to build a campus-wide network of research administrators; facilitate the exchange of information across campus; to explore strategies to improve research administration; and provide professional development opportunities.
ARA conducts monthly professional meetings with knowledgeable speakers and enthusiastic discussion. Meetings are scheduled for 12:00 - 1:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month and are typically held in POB 2.402. Following each meeting, ARA provides attendees confirmation of education contact hours. Read more about ARA and access additional research administrator resources via ARA's website.
Office of Sponsored Projects
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) serves as the University's coordinating office for research and sponsored projects proposed to and funded by federal and state agencies and foundations. The goal of the OSP is to assist faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding. OSP maintains an informative website with resources for researchers and research support staff.
UT’s Office of Sponsored Projects also maintains a Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) listserv. This listserv is a valuable resource for new and experienced research administrators in the College.
Learn more about the RAN and sign up to receive emails.
Office of Industry Engagement
The Office of Industry Engagement (OIE) is charged with coordinating and negotiating all University research contracts funded solely by private industry. OIE offers specialized contractual expertise and helps forge long-term relationships with industry.
Office of Research Support and Compliance
The Office of Research Support and Compliance (RSC) consists of four main areas: the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Conflict of Interest section. The mission of RSC is to ensure that all research conducted on campus complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.
