Office of Research Leadership
The OR uses a collaborative and inclusive decision making process, and is advised by the Research Advisory Board, the Faculty Council on Research, and research faculty and staff administrators.
- Vice Provost for Research
- Associate Vice Provosts
- Research Advisory Board
- Faculty Council on Research
- Human Subjects Policy Board
Office of Research Units
- Human Subjects Division - Partners with researchers to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects in UW research
- Office of Sponsored Programs - Oversees the proper submission of research grant and contract applications
- Office of Research Information Services - Developing SAGE (System to Administer Grants Electronically) and other electronic research administration tools
Office of Research Partnerships
The OR also coordinates activities with UW college/school and other research officers. The OR works closely with the following offices:
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Forum on Science Ethics and Policy
- Grant and Contract Accounting
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- TechTransfer

