Guidance through research awards and operations
The Office of Research Support and Operations team is WSU’s central hub for research proposals, award reviews and negotiations, and related compliance, training support, and data reporting operations.
The Support and Operations Team works with researchers throughout the University system to:
Review and submit proposals
OR staff ensure that proposals for funding are accurate and complete, and that they comply with policies and regulations.
Process awards and agreements
Once a grant proposal has been accepted OR negotiates terms of the agreement between the WSU researcher and the sponsoring agency. It ensures that the researcher understands obligations to be met with receipt of the award. OR also processes non-funded agreements that govern issues such as confidentiality, material transfer, and data sharing.
Coordinate policy compliance
OR updates WSU researchers on federal, state, and WSU policies and guidelines governing the conduct of research. Current information is communicated to help researchers adopt safe and proper practices.
Provide tools, trainings, and workshops for research faculty and staff
Training programs span a range of topics, including budgeting, the use of the MyResearch portal to route and track proposal submissions, and more., to make it easier for faculty and staff to proceed through administrative processes associated with research.
Collect and report data about WSU research activity
OR is the central source for data on WSU proposal and award activity, including reports by sponsor, college or department, date and amount ranges, success rates, and more. Contact OR to request information.
Support other WSU research initiatives
OR manages several ad hoc and standing committees supporting WSU research, including the Conflict of Interest Committee, the Research and Arts Committee, and other important system-wide initiatives.