{"id":19334,"date":"2024-07-11T14:43:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T18:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/?page_id=19334"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:00:29","slug":"research-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research\/research-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"research\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-research\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-17703\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17703\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17702\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17702\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research\/facilities-and-research-centers\/\">Facilities and Research Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17704\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17704\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research\/research-profiles\/\">Research profiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-19439\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-19439\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research\/research-resources\/\">Research Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support for grants from initial concept through final closeout.<\/strong> The Pre-Award team guides proposals through development, internal review, and submission, while the Post-Award team manages financial oversight, compliance, reporting, and closeout once funding is awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/people\/research\/\" title=\"\">Meet the team<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>Our office provides pre-award and post-award support for the compliant administration of externally sponsored grants, contracts, and agreements.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News and Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-team-monthly-update\/new-grants-calendars\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1-364x364.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1.jpeg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-team-monthly-update\/new-grants-calendars\/\">New Grants Calendars<\/a> <span class=\"date\">August 18, 2026<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-team-monthly-update\/august-2026-research-team-monthly-update\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-364x364.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58-1000x1000.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-August-13-2026-at-12.16.58.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-team-monthly-update\/august-2026-research-team-monthly-update\/\">August 2026 RESEARCH TEAM MONTHLY UPDATE<\/a> <span class=\"date\">August 13, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Updates Staffing Updates New CELS Research Administration Website Monthly Research Administration Updates PRE-AWARD Proposal Development &amp; Submission POST AWARD Budget &amp; Award Management Closeout &amp; Project End Dates Invoices &amp; Subawards<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>QUICK LINKS &#8211; START HERE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/csr5UBWmt6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Submitting a new proposal? Start the Pre-Award Form<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/DYZpRchxB9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Need a budget revision? CELS BRR intake form<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdP8n6IzjJPDXESqndzrt-7QhDYHL1DcOooTpJUaKj6rgkRww\/viewform__;!!Jh1S!iAlcvLbO4f9leF-QVcUMzO-YTfeGmZqp_bC2T6RMhTpMM34QBb3qQRXmvO9ghNCMxM5KucfCZY7YO_cbhihcAGXCJpXNfDQ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Requesting a no-cost extension? OSP request form<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uri0.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/r\/sites\/DREDPolicyRevisions\/_layouts\/15\/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B6A3F3418-7287-42AC-AAA7-ED0A7A1849E0%7D&amp;file=Roles%20and%20Responsibilities%20Matrix%20.doc&amp;action=default&amp;mobileredirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New PI? Roles &amp; Responsibilities guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a grant moves through our office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  disable-link\" href=\"#research-calculators\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>1. You tell us<\/h2><p>Submit the Pre-Award Form as soon as you know you&#8217;re applying.(refer to the proposal timeline calculator)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Pre-Award<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  disable-link\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>2. Internal routing<\/h2><p>Proposal routes through InfoEd; Pre-Award liaises with OSP.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Pre-Award<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  disable-link\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>3. Submitted to sponsor<\/h2><p>OSP requires a minimum of 5 business days from intake to submission deadline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Pre-Award<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  disable-link\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>4. Award received<\/h2><p>Subcontracts, budget revisions, cost share &amp; reporting begin<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">POST-Award<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  disable-link\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>5. Grant closes<\/h2><p>Final financial reporting and closeout guidance<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">POST-Award<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Tools &amp; resources<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"research-calculators\" src=\"https:\/\/dewashishwagle-netizen.github.io\/calculators\/\" style=\"width:100%;border:none;height:800px;\" title=\"Research Tools\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-resources-2\/suraj_pillai@uri.edu\"><strong>Suraj Pillai<\/strong><\/a> Oversees Pre- &amp; Post-Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pre-Award \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/research-resources-2\/jkarako@uri.edu\"><strong>Jane Karako<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00b7 Position vacant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handles anything that needs to go through InfoEd, and orients faculty new to the proposal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New proposal? Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/csr5UBWmt6\">Pre-Award Form<\/a> to kick off the process. OSP requires a minimum of 5 business days before your submission deadline. (refer to the proposal <a href=\"#research-calculators\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#research-calculators\">timeline calculator<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Jane Karako<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proposal development and InfoEd routing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget development and sponsor-required proposal documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposal renewals, resubmissions, revisions, supplements, and letters of intent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal proposal review and compliance with University and sponsor requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on proposal timelines, approvals, and submission requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Second Pre-Award position currently vacant<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until filled, route Pre-Award questions to Jane Karako or to Suraj Pillai, Business Manager of Research Operations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Award  &#8211; <a href=\"awilliston@uri.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"awilliston@uri.edu\">Afsaneh Williston<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"mrussell@uri.edu\">Melissa Russell<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"tcfogleman@uri.edu\">Toni Carreiro Fogleman  <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manages the administrative and financial side once an award is in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Toni Carreiro Fogleman<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Awards &amp; Compliance\/ CELS Department InfoEd Approver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ocean Nexus research administration and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost share and matching funds guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CELS Department InfoEd Proposal Approver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review of CELS proposals for compliance and institutional requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized post-award guidance for complex award administration and compliance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Melissa\nRussell<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grant Administration &amp; Subawards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subaward invoices and purchase orders (POs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subaward amendments and modifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Award Setup (assistance with sig auth. etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dean&#8217;s Pledges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget Revision Requests (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/DYZpRchxB9\">BRRs<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New award spending and financial monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T32 grant financial administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial projections and forecasting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Afsaneh \nWilliston<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Management &amp; Closeout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budget Revision Requests (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/DYZpRchxB9\">BRRs<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial projections and spending forecasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant closeout and award completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expenditure and encumbrance questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New award spending and financial monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial reporting and budget analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unobligated balance reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General financial management of sponsored projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OSP\u2019s policy requires at least 5 business days before the sponsor\u2019s submission deadline. Earlier is strongly encouraged for proposals with subawards, cost share, or multiple collaborating institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who do I contact if I don\u2019t know whether my project needs Pre-Award or Post-Award?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to Suraj Pillai, Business Manager of Research Operations to route you to the right person based on where your project is in the lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where do I find the current Facilities &amp; Administrative (F&amp;A) rate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the F&amp;A Rate Agreement link under Budget &amp; Compliance in the resources library above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does everything need to route through InfoEd?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anything with sponsor deliverables, a detailed budget, or that requires an authorized institutional signature must route through InfoEd before it goes to the sponsor. 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