Our administrative offices support the development, submission, management, compliance, and integrity of research conducted at The University of Alabama.
Contract & Grant Accounting
CGA ensures good stewardship of sponsored funds and supports faculty and staff on post-award financial administration for externally sponsored projects.
Economic Development
ORED elevates the University’s profile by connecting UA researchers with industry, facilitating collaboration between industry and UA talent and expertise, and coordinating economic development efforts.
Innovation & Commercialization
OIC is primarily responsible for commercializing the innovations generated by UA faculty, staff, and students, either through licenses to industry partners or via the formation of startup enterprises based on UA intellectual property.
Research & Technology Agreements
ORTA serves the UA research enterprise by supporting sponsored research, technology commercialization, and other research-related activities through effective and efficient review, drafting, and negotiation of related contractual agreements.
Research ASSIST Office
ASSIST helps UA research faculty, staff, and students to seek and secure external grant funding for research and other sponsored activities
Research Communications
ORC develops and implements communications and marketing strategies to promote the impact of research, scholarship, and creative activities at UA while generating awareness of emerging opportunities for the campus research community.
Research Ethics & Compliance
OREC supports ethical research and innovation at The University of Alabama by fostering the responsible conduct of research and ensuring research compliance.
Research Security & Export Controls
ORSEC ensures compliance with applicable export control laws, regulations, and University policies, while fostering an environment supportive of its efforts to cultivate a campus-wide global perspective and extend its outreach worldwide.
Sponsored Programs
OSP oversees the administration of externally sponsored grants and contracts at UA, including sponsored research, instruction, and other sponsored activities.