The Office of Research is charged with assisting faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to promote and secure sponsored research funding. The office reviews, negotiates, endorses, and provides administrative oversight related to proposals and awards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies and regulations. The Vice Chancellor for Research Operations, serves as the designated university officer empowered for all sponsored research activities.
Funding Opportunities
Federal government databases and internal funding opportunities are also a valuable funding resource.
PERIS (Pitt Electronic Research Information Solution)
In October 2016, Pitt launched a new University-wide project to develop an electronic research management solution.
Federal Contract Services
Responsible for assuring that proposals submitted for external funding and awards.