Research Administration

The Division of Research and Innovation works to provide opportunities for students to engage in research and innovation by cultivating faculty as leaders of supportive research and innovation student teams.

Research Administration

Managing administrative aspects of research projects with MAESTRO system support, budget monitoring, and post-award services coordination.

a. MAESTRO project management system oversight

b. Post-award budget monitoring and reporting

c. Grant and contract administration

d. Financial compliance monitoring

e. Invoice processing and payment tracking

f. Award modification and extension requests

g. Final report submission coordination

h. Audit preparation and support

i. Close-out procedures and documentation

The Research Administration Office manages the administrative aspects of research projects with the assistance of Sponsored Research Services (SRS). We provide support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proposal submission to post-award activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist with proposal submission to SRS.
  • Monitor project budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Handle contracts and agreements.
  • Monitor post-award activities.
  • Support researchers throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Services & Resources

Main Office

Contact us by phone, email or visit us in person.
We are located in Founders Hall, 4th floor, Suite 418.
M-F 8am to 5pm.

 

Dr. Jeffrey Kirk

Associate Provost,
Associate VP for Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418B
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5427
Email: [email protected]

Jeffrey Kirk
Walter Murphy

Assistant Vice President,
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418A
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5761
Email: [email protected]

Walter Murphy
Sandra Blackwell

Director, UCARE
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 310P
Division of Research and Innovation,
UCARE
Phone: 254.519.5752
Email: [email protected]

Sandra Blackwell Director of UCARE
LaTreice McClellan, M. Ed,

Research Development Associate
Office: Founders Hall – 418C
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5741
Email: [email protected]

LaTreice McClellen

Contact Us


Contact us by phone, email or visit us in person.
We are located in Founders Hall, 4th floor, Suite 418.
M-F 8am – 5pm.

Phone: 254.519.5741
Fax: 254. 519.5742
Texas A&M University-Central Texas' Founders Hall
Dr. Jeffrey Kirk

Associate Provost,
Associate VP for Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 429B
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5427
Email: [email protected]

Jeffrey Kirk
Walter Murphy

Assistant Vice President,
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418B
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5761
Email: [email protected]

Walter Murphy
LaTreice McClellan, M. Ed,

Research Development Associate
Office: Founders Hall – 418C
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5741
Email: [email protected]

LaTreice McClellen