Research Business Operations
Research Business Operations (RBO) provides centralized support for pre- and post-award financial management of grants and research contracts at Manne Research Institute. Our offices work together to provide comprehensive support across the award life cycle, from funding proposal development through award management and final close-out. RBO also supports the budget and financial analysis activities for Manne Research Institute.
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To accommodate the tremendous growth of sponsored research within the research institute, the offices across RBO have been expanded and reorganized, including the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Sponsored Research Finance Office (SRFO), and the Research Support Office (RSO). Refer to the RBO Org Chart and the information below for an overview of the services provided by each office.
The Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Sponsored Awards provides a high-level overview of investigator and departmental responsibilities and guidance on how and when to engage each of the RBO teams. To identify your assigned RBO support staff, refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List.
Research Support Office
Proposal Services
Proposal Development Support by Research Grant Specialists (RGS)
Award Management Services
Research Financial Portfolio Management by Research Financial Portfolio Managers (RFPM)
Laboratory Administrative Management Services
Laboratory support by Research Administrative Managers (RAM)
Office of Sponsored Programs
Submission Services
Review and Submission of funding proposals, RPPRs, Prior Approval Requests (e.g., carry forward, no-cost extension) by Submission Services Sponsored Programs Administrators (SS-SPA)
Award Services
Award and subaward setup and renewal/continuation by Award Services Sponsored Programs Administrators (AS-SPA)
Research Contracts
Research-related contracts (e.g., Data Use Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Subawards). Contact: Kristine Martens-Ackeret
Sponsored Research Finance Office
Post-Award Services
- Research invoicing and collections (non-PPR) for awards and subawards
- Research Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Financial Compliance and Audit
Contact: RSO Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM)
Research Financial Operations
Institutional budget and financial planning support
Contact: Colleen Garbe
Research Management Dashboard in Workday
The Research Management Dashboard is a new application in Workday that allows researchers and specified support staff to access Workday financial data. The dashboard aggregates research portfolios into a single view, inclusive of all grants, philanthropic gifts, and faculty commitments.
Access the Research Management Dashboard User Guide for instructions on how to get started and navigate.
Questions can be directed to the researcher’s Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM). Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your RFPM.
How Can We Help You?
The Research Support Office (RSO) is here to help you. Contact the Research Grant Specialist (RGS) assigned to your department or division. See the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contact.
Congratulations on your grant. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will contact you to execute the contract and start the award setup process. If you have questions or concerns in the meantime, contact your assigned Research Grant Specialist (RGS). Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contact.
The Research Support Office (RSO) is here to help you. Contact the Research Grant Specialist (RGS) assigned to your department or division. Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contact.
Contact the Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM) AND Research Grant Specialist (RGS) assigned to your department or division. Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contacts. They will coordinate with other staff across Research Business Operations to assist you.
Contact the Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM) assigned to your department or division. Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contact. Your RFPM will coordinate with other staff across Research Business Operations to assist you.
Contact the Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM) assigned to your department or division. Refer to the RBO Operations Assignment List to identify your contact. Your RFPM will coordinate with other staff across Research Business Operations to assist you.
Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT) staff manage the administrative and billing functions for awards that include:
- Clinically billable tests and procedures
- Use of support services
- Funding paid or earned per participant/case/sample
Contact OCCT for these inquiries: Office of Clinical and Community Trials
