To enhance and streamline the research process, providing comprehensive support from project inception to completion.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) is the research administration and management division of IVAN Research Institute, dedicated to supporting researchers throughout their project lifecycle. ORSPA empowers researchers with resources, guidance, and administrative assistance to secure funding and manage projects effectively — from grant development and regulatory compliance to day-to-day project administration and close-out.
A Pre-Award team of grant administrators and financial compliance officers manages proposal development and regulatory adherence, while a Post-Award team of center-specific coordinators handles ongoing project management and financial oversight across the institute's centers.
Professional assistance in creating competitive grant proposals, from concept development through submission.
Support identifying funding sources from both NIH and non-NIH agencies aligned with each researcher's goals.
Maintenance of regulatory and ethical standards across every stage of the research lifecycle.
Ongoing support encompassing budgeting, reporting, and day-to-day operational project management.
Workshops and competency-building sessions that strengthen research management skills institute-wide.