A team from the Office of the Controller, Office of Sponsored Awards Management, and several academic colleges and schools developed a set of recommendations for lasting improvement in the front end of the grant process. With leadership support and collaboration across offices and campuses, these enhancements will reduce inefficiencies, strengthen communication, and ensure faculty and staff have the resources they need to succeed in securing research funding.
Read a summary of key improvements and expected results [pdf]
See the slides from the team’s presentation on September 24, 2025 [pdf]
Read the team’s full report [pdf]
Click below to watch the team's presentation (36 min.)
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