ORSTT is designed to assist the DKU community, including faculty, students and staff, in their conduct of activities relating to research. ORSTT is a “from cradle to grave” research administration office that encompasses policy and regulatory matters as well. Our responsibility for and assistance to researchers includes, but is not limited to:
- Assistance in search of funding opportunities,
- Preparation and review of project proposals,
- Preparation, review and negotiation of collaborative agreements,
- Review of budgets and budget splits for subawards,
- Set up of awards when funded,
- Negotiation and oversight of research contracts,
- We request and review interim research and finance project reports periodically,
- We request and review final research and finance project reports, and
- We monitor compliance with policies and regulations throughout the entire life of sponsored projects.