Support Functions and Programs
OVPR Research Support
Research, Strategy & Operations
Central to Tufts University, the Research, Strategy, and Operations team serves as the nucleus of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Our scope encompasses Strategic Research Development
Central Pre-Award
Central Pre-Award provides mandatory review, approval and submission for sponsored funding.
Tufts Comparative Medicine Services (CMS) provides an array of in vivo services to support preclinical research and other areas of biomedical research. CMS supports the Boston Campus. The Laboratory
Local Research Administration
Local Research Administration (LRA) provides support within the schools and centers at Tufts.
Research Administration
Research Administration & Development (RAD) helps investigators to pursue their research and scholarship goals, providing expertise and support throughout the Award Lifecycle.
Research Development supports grantsmanship, funding, and proposal development.
This function leads and implements projects related to supporting and strengthening research administration and development enterprise of Tufts University.
Tech Transfer and Industry Collaboration
Tech Transfer and Industry Collaboration (TTIC) is responsible for facilitating the transfer of Tufts technology for public use and benefit.
Related Research Support
Post-Award provides financial oversight of all sponsored award activities from set up to closeout, and is part of the Finance Division, office of the Controller.
Corporate Foundation Relations
CFR facilitates mutually rewarding relationships between Tufts University and corporations and foundations.
Global Tufts is a function of the Office of the Provost that supports development and realization of university-wide, global strategy to enhance Tufts’ position in global education, research, and
Media Relations is a function of University Communications and Marketing strengthen the university’s leadership position by informing the news media and the public about the achievements of our