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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 and doctoral students.
  • Facilitates research collaborations both inside and outside of the College.
  • Works to strengthen the research skills of College of Education faculty and doctoral students.
  • Supports promising College of Education faculty research through its seed grant program.

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 Rayon
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 Petrovsky
Post Award Administrator:
International Projects
Remote.
petrov33@msu.edu
Dawnmarie Mersino
Post Award Administrator: TE
Remote.
mersinod@msu.edu
Maria Rising
Graduate Assistant
Remote.
risingma@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.