Help Directory

Research Services, Contracts and Grants

Integrated Services

We work seamlessly with the School of Nursing deans, our finance team, and others to provide project leaders with comprehensive support.

Find the Right Office for Your Needs

Wondering which office to contact for research and grant-related support? Use the following directories to identify the best source of assistance.

For Faculty Developing Research Projects

I want to…

Office of Nursing Science
Office of Nursing Science
Office of Nursing Science
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)
Office of Nursing Science
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants. Contact the Executive Director of Research (TBA)
Office of Nursing Science. Most investigators should contact Coordinator Mylka Biascochea at (973)353-0687. Doctor of Nursing Practice students should contact Professor Emeritus Margaret Sullivan.

For Leaders of Sponsored Projects

Applications

Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)

Budgets, Accounts, and Purchases

Finance Department – Steven Levenson. She will schedule a meeting with you and Research Services staff to:
  • Review budget and operational goals, discuss PI responsibilities; and describe the available support services and identify points of contact
Finance Department – Steven Levenson. 
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)
The project leader’s administrative support personnel should assist with Type I purchases—i.e., purchases that are either:
  • Specifically listed in the grant budget OR Not listed in the grant budget, but meet ALL the following criteria:
    • Cost less than $5,000Belongs to a budget category already in your budget Changes the total cost of the budget category by less than 25% of the annual budget. Is not a food/beverage or related items not something that the sponsor specifically prohibits or requires prior approval
For other purchases, contact Jennifer Kore within the Office of Research Services, Grants and Contracts. If you’re not sure which category your purchase falls under, contact either office for assistance.

The Finance Department will assist those project leaders who do not have administrative support. Contact Steven Levenson. 
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants. Contact the Executive Director of Research (TBA), or Jennifer Kore to determine if the cost is allowed.
The project leader should work with their administrative support personnel to solicit bids for vendors, goods and services. The Finance Department can help with direction and setup.  Contact Monica Pereira.
Finance Department – Steven Levenson. 
Finance Department – Steven Levenson. 

Compliance

Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)
Finance Office. Most investigators should contact Coordinator Mylka Biascochea at 973-353-0687. Doctor of Nursing Practice students should contact Professor Emeritus Margaret Sullivan.

For more detailed information on IRB protocols, visit the School of Nursing IRB page.

Reports

The Rutgers Division of Grants and  Contract Accounting (GCA) prepares financial reports to sponsor.The Finance Department –  Steven Levenson in conjunction with GCA will review the support before submitting it to PI for review and final approval.

If there is a balance, they will work with the Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants to submit prior approval requests as needed.
The PI’s administrative support personnel should provide assistance.
Finance Office
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)

Contracts

Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)
Finance Department – Steven Levenson. 
Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.)

Other

Office of Research Services, Contracts and Grants (See staff listing.). Contact the Research Services team as soon as you’re aware of the need to do the following:
  • Change the project scope or effect a major budget revision
  • Marke a carryover request
  • Change key personnel listed in the award notice
  • Reduce the effort of a key person named in the award notice
  • Add salary for a coordinator/administrator
  • Transfer funds out of the participant/trainee support category
  • Add patient care costs
  • Transfer project work to another entity or change collaborating institution
  • Purchase/dispose of equipment/real estate
  • Any other action identified by the sponsor requiring prior approval
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Kore of any planned changes.
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Kore of any planned changes.
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Kore of any planned changes.
Finance Office. Immediately contact Steven Levenson. if you are informed of an audit. For programmatic audits, please also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA).

Support Staff

Please use the following information to find the best person to assist you.

Pre-Award Services

For help preparing and submitting grant proposals, please contact Grant Operations Specialist Laura Buchmann.

Phone: (973) 353-5302
Office Number: ACK 208

Post-Award Assistance

For help with account setup, reports, prior approval requests, subawards, and other aspects of award management, contact Grant Operations Specialist Jennifer Kore.

Phone: (973) 353-3851
Office Number: ACK 210

Additional Services

For assistance with contracts, planning and developing proposals and funding strategies, and other matters, contact our office by emailing Laura Buchmann.

To initiate a grant application or for additional support with research services, contact our office by emailing Laura Buchmann

If you are a member of FXB, please contact Jamie Steiger for research services.