Organization & Structure
Creating a Culture of Research Excellence
"It's crucial that we optimize the UW's administrative systems, and deliver outstanding support services that help researchers compete and succeed."
- Mary Lidstrom, Vice Provost for Research
For OR Staff
Research Units
The Office of Research is led by the Vice Provost for Research and oversees the following administrative units:
- Human Subjects Division (HSD) HSD partners with researchers to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects in UW research.
- Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) A service unit within the Office of Research that supports faculty members in obtaining external funds.
- Office of Research Information Services (ORIS) Coordinates, develops, and supports electronic research administration for faculty and staff at the University of Washington.
OR Leadership
The Office of Research 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
OR Structure
OR Partnerships
The OR coordinates activities with UW colleges, schools, and other research officers. The OR works closely with the following offices:
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Forum on Science Ethics and Policy
- Grant and Contract Accounting
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- UW TechTransfer
College, School, and Departmental Research Offices
Many schools and colleges provide detailed information about grants administration on their websites. Some of these include the following:
