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

OPS
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/business-operations
PRE

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

CMS

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

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
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/research-development
STRAT

Strategic Initiatives fosters relationships to build the research enterprise, forging new and innovative approaches, collaborations, and partnerships of institutional importance to the University.

RADE
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/rad-enterprise

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.