Research Lifecycle
Develop the foundational concept and framework for the sponsored research project. This involves identifying research objectives, methodology, and resource requirements.
Prepare and finalize all proposal documentation and materials. Submit the completed research proposal to the sponsoring organization or funding agency.
Establish the infrastructure and administrative framework for successful management of your award. This includes setting up project accounts, assembling the research team, and implementing necessary compliance and reporting systems.
Oversee the ongoing administration of award funds, compliance reporting, and any necessary post-award modifications. This includes budget monitoring, progress reporting to sponsors, and processing amendments or changes to the original award terms.
Complete all final financial reconciliation and research reporting requirements with the sponsoring agency. Ensure proper dissemination of research findings and maintain records in accordance with sponsor and institutional retention policies.
Ensure all research activities adhere to institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. This includes maintaining ethical research practices, financial accountability, and compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
Explore opportunities to translate research findings into practical applications and market-ready solutions. This includes technology transfer activities, intellectual property protection, industry partnerships, and pathways to bring innovations to commercial markets.
Plan
Develop the foundational concept and framework for the sponsored research project. This involves identifying research objectives, methodology, and resource requirements.
- Developing a research question
- Write a literature review
- Funding opportunities
- Sponsor requirements
- Type of research
- Resources
Propose
Prepare and finalize all proposal documentation and materials. Submit the completed research proposal to the sponsoring organization or funding agency.
Setup
Establish the infrastructure and administrative framework for successful management of your award. This includes setting up project accounts, assembling the research team, and implementing necessary compliance and reporting systems.
Manage
Oversee the ongoing administration of award funds, compliance reporting, and any necessary post-award modifications. This includes budget monitoring, progress reporting to sponsors, and processing amendments or changes to the original award terms.
- Financials
- Compliance requirements
- Resources
- Data
- Collaborations
- Subawards
- Award changes
- Reporting
Close
Complete all final financial reconciliation and research reporting requirements with the sponsoring agency. Ensure proper dissemination of research findings and maintain records in accordance with sponsor and institutional retention policies.
Ethics and compliance
Ensure all research activities adhere to institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. This includes maintaining ethical research practices, financial accountability, and compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
- Human subjects
- Animal subjects
- Responsible conduct of research
- Conflicts of Interest (COI) in research
- Research ethics consultation
- Research misconduct
- Policies, compliance notices and guidelines
- Regulatory committees
- Controlled substances
- Export compliance
- Federal whistleblower protections
- Research compliance matrix
Commercialization
Explore opportunities to translate research findings into practical applications and market-ready solutions. This includes technology transfer activities, intellectual property protection, industry partnerships, and pathways to bring innovations to commercial markets.