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

Research Administration & Development (RAD) helps investigators to pursue their research and scholarship goals, providing expertise and support throughout the Award Lifecycle.

Oversees PRE RADE LRA
RADE

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

TTIC
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/tech-transfer-and-industry-collaboration

Related Research Support

POST
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/central-post-award
DCA
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/digital-collections-archives
IS

Information Security provides stewardship and security services that support responsible research & scholarship.

LIB
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/libraries-0
RT

Research Technology helps define technology needs and provide innovative IT solutions that support excellence in research.