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Research & Sponsored Projects Council

 

 

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What we do

The Research & Sponsored Projects Council provides a forum for discussing strategic development and expansion of research and sponsored project activities. The Council is intended to create a communication channel among Research & Innovation (R&I), colleges, and other units, including the faculty, staff, and administration. The Council aims to create an institutional research climate that realizes the potential of its faculty and research staff in research and scholarly activity and to enhance the University’s research capacity.

Meetings are to be held on a monthly basis at a minimum; the membership will be composed of the Vice President for Research & Innovation (R&I), Associate Vice President of R&I, and each college’s dean, associate dean, or representative.

Research Council Charge

The proposed Research & Sponsored Projects Council charge is to:

  • Recommend strategic actions/opportunities that can advance the University’s research capacity.
  • Disseminate information in a timely manner regarding agency solicitations, proposal development, and training opportunities, as well opportunities related to entrepreneurial activities
  • Announce submissions and awards
  • Review and formulate recommendations for policies and procedures on proposal development, submission processes, and post-award management that improve the research infrastructure.
  • Advise on incentives for research and scholarly activity, including the URI mechanism and process
  • Be actively involved in efforts focused on:
    • Identifying faculty, staff, and administrators who can who can respond to an RFP individually or as part of a team
    • Mentoring faculty, staff, and doctoral students in grantsmanship and research development within your college
    • Recognizing those who excel in research and sponsored projects
    • Ensuring recommendations and proposal submissions are made in a timely manner, e.g., limited submissions

Associate Deans for Research

Erik Devos, Ph.D.

Erik Devos, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research - College of Business Administration
Business Administration, Room 247
(915) 747-7770

Johannes M. Strobel, Ph.D.

Johannes M. Strobel, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
Education Building, Room 414
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Eric MacDonald, Ph.D.

Eric MacDonald, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies - College of Engineering
Engineering Building, Room A-146
(915) 747-5913

Emre Umucu, PH.D

Emre Umucu, PH.D

Associate Dean for Research – College of Health Sciences
Health Sciences and School of Nursing Building, Room 408
(915) 747-7275

Caitlyn N. Muniz, Ph.D.

Caitlyn N. Muniz, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research – College of Liberal Arts
Education , Room 111
(915) 747-8761

Franchesca E. Nunez, Ph.D.

Franchesca E. Nunez, Ph.D.

Research Director – School of Nursing
Health Sciences and School of Nursing Building, Room 322
(915) 747-7226

 

Mark B. Cox, M.S.P.H., Ph.D.

marC B. Cox, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research – School of Pharmacy
(915) 747-8187

Lixin Jin, Ph.D.

Lixin Jin, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research – College of Science
Geological Sciences Building, Room 221A
(915) 747-5559