Research Services and Sponsored Programs
Staff & Services
The Research Services and Sponsored Programs staff are ready to help UA faculty with all of their sponsored program needs. A Grants Coordinator is assigned to work with each college. Faculty should contact their Grants Coordinator when planning to submit a proposal.
Research Services & Sponsored Programs Administration
Katie Watkins-Wendell
Director
330-972-6764 |
*Responsible for ORSSP leadership, oversight and coordination of funding activities
*Signatory authority for proposals, contracts and awards
*Reviews and accepts contracts and subcontracts
*Message from the Director
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Sharon McWhorter
Associate Director
330-972-8311
sm48@uakron.edu |
*Signatory authority for proposals, contracts and awards
*Reviews and accepts contracts and subcontracts
*Provides staff support to the IRB
*Provides training for faculty and staff in responsible conduct of research
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Contact your Grants Coordinator for assistance with:
- Guideline review
- Proposal submission
- Negotiation of budgets and award terms
- Requests for time extensions
- Budget revisions
- Assistance with report submission
- Development of subcontracts and consultant agreements
Valerie Boaz
Grants Coordinator
330-972-7694 |
* Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences: Economics, Geography & Planning, History, Political Science, Psychology, PAUS, IHSP and Sociology
* College of Business Administration
* College of Creative and Professional Arts
* College of Education
* College of Health Sciences and Human Services
* School of Law
* Summit College
* Wayne College
* Other University Units |
Rebecca "Becky" Campbell
Grants Coordinator
330-972-8073 |
* Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences: Biology, Bliss Institute, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, English, Geology & Environmental Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Statistics, and any other A&S department not listed
* College of Nursing |
Peggy Kraft
Senior Grants Coordinator
330-972-6459 |
* College of Engineering
* College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
Also,
* Negotiates contracts
* Coordinates limited submission RFPs
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Leo Russo
Senior Grants Coordinator
330-972-2760
leo@uakron.edu |
* UARF Liaison
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For Faculty Development & Funding Opportunities:
Mary Dingler
Grants Coordinator
330-972-7774 |
* Identifies and disseminates funding opportunities
* Performs customized funding searches (using SPIN and other resources)
* Coordinates professional development and informational workshops
* Administrative support to the Faculty Research and Radiation Safety Committees |
For IRB Application Status and other IRB Questions:
Mary Samartgedes
330-972-7666 |
* ORSSP Receptionist
* IRB Secretary |
For ORSSP Data/Report Requests and General Office Matters:
Kathryn "Kathee" Evans
Coordinator
330-972-8579 |
* Office Manager
* Reporting Coordinator (monthly reports, special report requests)
* Webpage management
* Administrative support to Director/Assoc. Director
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