Support Functions and Programs

The OVPR oversees a variety of functions and programs that support the university's goal of research excellence. In addition, the OVPR works closely with other Tufts areas that support researchers, including the Libraries, Tufts Technology Services, Finance, and Corporate Foundation Relations.

OVPR Research Support

PRE

Central Pre-Award provides mandatory review, approval and submission for sponsored funding.

RA
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/research-administration
RADE

This function leads and implements projects related to supporting and strengthening research administration and development enterprise of Tufts University.

Related Research Support

POST

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.

GLOBE
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/global-tufts
MR
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/media-relations