Office of Research Administration

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) assists faculty across the College of Education in preparing grant applications to external/internal funding agencies and supports the research interests and activities of the faculty of the College. The support may consist of budget development, interpreting the Request for Proposal (RFP), completing essential forms, obtaining University sign offs, and submission via electronic application processes. ORA staff will serve as the liaison with MSU’s Sponsored Program Administration, other MSU departments and the funding agency. To implement this mission, ORA:

Actively seeks funding opportunities in areas of importance to the College, its faculty and doctoral students.
Encourages and provides support for funding applications for College of Education faculty.
Facilitates research collaborations both inside and outside of the College.
Supports promising College of Education faculty research through its research enhancement and seed grant programs.

ORA staff support College researchers with proposal submissions remotely and are best reached via e-mail:

Jeannie A. Patrick, Ph.D. Director Remote patric38@msu.edu	Amy Olle Research Administrator Remote baileya8@msu.edu	Heather Risselada Research Administrator Remote risselad@msu.edu
Shawn Valentine Research Administrator Remote rayonsha@msu.edu	Angelika Braig Research Administrator Remote braigang@msu.edu	Jessica McFarland Post Award Administrator: CEPSE Remote housej@msu.edu
Constance James Research Administrator Post-Award Administrator: EAD Remote jamesc@msu.edu	Begonia Cortez Vera Post Award Administrator: KIN Remote cortezve@msu.edu	Amanda Rae Sanborn Post Award Administrator: TE Remote petrov33@msu.edu

Complete the Proposal Intake Form if you are interested in a solicitation or planning a submission. A team member will be assigned and contact you shortly.

Office of Research Administration

Research Opportunities

Training

Funding and Support