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
Related Research Support

OVPR Research Support

PRE

Central Pre-Award

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

LRA

Local Research Administration

Office/Function

Local Research Administration (LRA) provides support within the schools and centers at Tufts.

https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/local-research-administration
RAD

Research Administration & Development

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

Oversees DEV PRE RADE LRA
DEV

Research Development

Research Development supports grantsmanship, funding, and proposal development.

RADE

RAD Enterprise

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

Related Research Support

POST

Central Post-Award

Office/Function

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.

https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/central-post-award