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

RSO

Business Operations coordinates and manages a matrix of operational services to augment the office’s support of research and scholarship.

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

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
SI

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

Related Research Support

DCA
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/digital-collections-archives
GLOBE
Office/Function
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/global-tufts
IS

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

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