Research and Grants Support Teams
At the Division of Research & Innovation, UAMS, we have specialized teams to assist researchers throughout various research activities and processes. Whether you’re seeking assistance in drafting and submitting grant applications, require expertise in handling laboratory animals for experimental studies, or are navigating the complexities of human subjects research, our team is here to assist.
Grants Support and Awards Management
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists researchers in preparing grant application budgets and materials, negotiates the terms and conditions of all awards, drafts and negotiates subcontracts, and reviews and approves all proposals sent to sponsors. Click here to submit a Funding Proposal
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Grants Accounting, Division of Finance
The Grants Accounting Office assists researchers and administrators with post-award management of grants and contracts.
Regulatory and Safety
The Institutional Review Board is responsible for safeguarding the ethical treatment of research participants by reviewing, approving, and overseeing research projects to ensure compliance.
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Office of Research Regulatory Affairs (ORRA)
Assistance with preparing, filing, and maintaining Investigational New Drug/Investigational Device Exemption applications, study monitoring, ClinicalTrials.gov registration, and Good Tissue Practice (GTP) compliance.
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Laboratory Safety Training, Occupational Health & Safety
Research Support Services
Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Animal ordering; Husbandry services; Technical Services……
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (Intranet site)
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee reviews and manages Animal Use Protocols. They serve UAMS and the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute.
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
The Science Communication Group provides a range of free editing services, from proofreading for grammar to more substantive editing, including organization and presentation.
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Office of Research Information System
The Office of Research Information Systems provides leadership, business analysis, and strategic planning in the design, creation, and deployment of solutions to address the cross-functional administrative issues for the University’s research initiative.
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Find available training sessions on how to use MUSE, UAMS’ compliance and research management platform.
Biomed Buildings Research Space and Buildings Management
Biomed Buildings lab space request, badge and key access, maintenance problems, lab closeout process & timeline …
Reports directly to the Division of Research and Innovation.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BioVenture manages the intellectual property generated at UAMS. They assist inventors and startups in commercializing their technology.