Administrative Offices

Administrative Offices

Our administrative offices support the development, submission, management, compliance, and integrity of research conducted at The University of Alabama.


Business Engagement Services

BES delivers impactful programs and initiatives and collaborates across the division to enhance innovation, commercialization, and industry engagement. 

Contract & Grant Accounting

Research Administration

CGA ensures good stewardship of sponsored funds and supports faculty and staff on post-award financial administration for externally sponsored projects.

Research & Technology Agreements

Research Integrity

ORTA 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

Integrated Venture Development

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 UA research, scholarship, and creative activities, while generating awareness of emerging opportunities for the campus research community.

Research Ethics & Compliance

Research Integrity

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

Research Integrity

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.  

Research Systems & Reporting

Research Administration

Research Systems & Reporting oversees UA’s electronic research administration and compliance systems, supporting accurate data, reporting and integration across sponsored research activities.

Sponsored Programs

Research Administration

OSP oversees the administration of externally sponsored grants and contracts at UA, including sponsored research, instruction, and other sponsored activities.

Technology Development

Integrated Venture Development

Technology Development supports commercializing the innovations generated by UA faculty, staff, and students, either through licenses to industry partners or the formation of startup enterprises based on UA intellectual property.