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 AdministrationCGA ensures good stewardship of sponsored funds and supports faculty and staff on post-award financial administration for externally sponsored projects.
Research & Technology Agreements
Research IntegrityORTA 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 DevelopmentASSIST 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 IntegrityOREC 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 IntegrityORSEC 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 AdministrationResearch Systems & Reporting oversees UA’s electronic research administration and compliance systems, supporting accurate data, reporting and integration across sponsored research activities.
Sponsored Programs
Research AdministrationOSP oversees the administration of externally sponsored grants and contracts at UA, including sponsored research, instruction and other sponsored activities.
Technology Development
Integrated Venture DevelopmentTechnology 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.
Undergraduate Research
OUR connects students with faculty-mentored research opportunities that build skills, deepen learning and prepare them for future success.