Sponsored Projects Services and the Office of Research Contracts Directory

Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and the Office of Research Contracts (ORC) is responsible for assisting faculty and staff with proposals, negotiation of grant and contract terms and conditions, guidance on the financial and administrative management of grants and contracts and training on research administration topics. SPS and ORC is an experienced resource for faculty and staff who engage in research and scholarly activities, and who work to advance the University’s strategic goals through externally supported projects and programs.

Rachel Rice

Director, Proposal Support & Pre-Award Services

Degrees

  • Master of Business Administration, Arizona State University

Kim Affolder

Administrative Operations Professional I

Kim Affolder

Evelyn Pickering, PhD

Grant and Contract Analyst

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology, University of Arizona

Julia Puntenney

Manager, Internal Operations

Ramachandran "Radha" Radhakrishnan, PhD

Director, Contracting & Subaward Services

Melissa Gaye Riha

Contract Manager

Melissa Gaye Riha

Ronald "Ron" Sanchez

Contract Manager

Degrees

  • Masters Of Business Administration, University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, 2007

Kirsten Sherman-Haynes

Grant and Contract Analyst, Principal

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