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.

RAD

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 supports grantsmanship, funding, and proposal development.

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

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

MR

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