Help Directory

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

If you need help determining whether you have a viable project, developing or refining specific aims, strengthening your proposal narrative, or obtaining scientific advice on whether a particular sponsor is a good fit for your work, please contact Dr. Leorey Saligan, Vice Dean of Nursing Research (ls1684@sn.rutgers.edu).

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

For assistance with negotiation and contracting, reporting and data analysis (pertaining to grants and sponsored research/projects), or aligning projects with institutional goals and priorities, please contact Dr. Steven Glogocheski, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Sponsored Programs (swg33@sn.rutgers.edu).

Pre-Award Activities

If you need support identifying potential funding sources, interpreting sponsor guidelines, developing detailed project budgets, or preparing other required application components (such as biosketches and justifications), please contact Laura Buchmann, Associate Program Manager of Sponsored Research (lb713@sn.rutgers.edu).

Post-Award Activities

For matters involving changes to project scope, budget modifications, carryover requests, updates to key personnel listed in the award notice, or other post‑award activities, contact Jennifer Oluoch (jao146@sn.rutgers.edu).

Finance and Reporting

To certify effort reports, monitor subcontractor spending, manage an audit, or address other financial issues related to sponsored research, contact Michele Beckford, Senior Business Manager (beckfomm@rutgers.edu).

IRB Protocols

For assistance with IRB protocols related to sponsored research, faculty from all School of Nursing divisions should contact Mylka Benitez, IRB      Analyst/Manager (biascomy@sn.rutgers.edu).

 Additional Services                    

For any other questions related to grants and sponsored programs, please contact Dr. Steven Glogocheski, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Sponsored Programs (swg33@sn.rutgers.edu).

If you are a member of FXB, please contact Jamie Steiger (steigejl@sn.rutgers.edu) for research services.

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 revisionMark a carryover requestChange key personnel listed in the award noticeReduce the effort of a key person named in the award noticeAdd salary for a coordinator/administratorTransfer funds out of the participant/trainee support categoryAdd patient care costsTransfer project work to another entity or change collaborating institutionPurchase/dispose of equipment/real estateAny other action identified by the sponsor requiring prior approval
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Oluoch of any planned changes.
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Oluoch of any planned changes.
Human Resources (HR). Also inform the Executive Director of Research (TBA) or Jennifer Oluoch of any planned changes.
Finance Office. Immediately contact Michele Beckford. 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 Oluoch.

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.