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Feasibility & Operations
Logistics, Funding, Budgets/Contracts

Access resources that support the operational planning of research projects, including study logistics, budgeting, funding considerations, contracts, and strategies for successful participant recruitment and retention.

Learn more about the Feasibility & Operations services offered by the Office of Research & Partnerships units. Presentations recorded for Research Week: Research Education and Career Development Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Feasibility & Operations Videos

Your Guide to the Funding Road - Sponsored Projects Services, Proposal Support Health Sciences

Sarah Clarke, Manager, Proposal Support Health Sciences

Research Development Services

Jen McCormack, Senior Director, Proposals Team, Research Development

Office of Research Contracts & Agreements

Melissa Riha, Director

Post-Award - Sponsored Projects Services

Carmen Raffensparger, Manager, Postaward Services

Animal Welfare Program

Mandie Dunham, Manager, Post Approval Monitoring and Education

University Animal Care

CJ Doane, DVM, DACLAM, Attending Veterinarian & Director UAC

Environmental Health Services

Maggie Murphy, Assistant Director

Core Facilities - Office of Research and Partnerships

Taylor Edwards, MSc, PhD, Manager, Core Operations

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