About Us
OR Vision
SMU is a preeminent, private research university with a legacy of scholarly impact, creating knowledge and leaders through research and graduate education.
OR Mission
The Office of Research and the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies advance the goals of SMU’s 2nd Century Strategic Plan to enhance the academic quality and stature of the University by supporting and safeguarding the growth of research and graduate education. The OR aims to provide leadership, quality communication, responsiveness and transparency to the research community. The OR provides leadership in the development of new research initiatives, guidance and assistance through intellectual property development, grant management, and adherence to regulations and policies, and facilitates graduate recruitment, retention and graduation.
Responsibilities
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We assist faculty members seeking external funding and conducting externally funded research and other projects.
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We strive to administer sponsored project activity to meet the University's objectives.
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We provide information and support so that faculty may conduct their externally funded research and other projects in compliance with terms and conditions in the award agreement and with University Policy.
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We seek to expand the quantity and diversity of research and sponsored project activity and thereby maximize its contribution to the University.
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We provide information on potential funding sources; we administer the preparation, internal approval and submission of proposals
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We negotiate, accept and administer awards for research and other sponsored projects.
Mailing Address: Office of Research P.O. Box 750240 Dallas, TX 75275-0240 |
Physical Address: Office of Research Perkins Administration Building 6425 Boaz Lane, Suite 101 Dallas, TX 75205 |
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Office of Research Directory
Name | Job Title | Telephone | |
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James E. Quick | Associate Provost for Research | 214-768-1115 | jquick@smu.edu |
Karen Wray | Executive Assistant II to the Dean |
214-768-4063 | wrayk@smu.edu |
Shannon Lunt | Assistant Vice President for Research | 214-768-2029 | slunt@smu.edu |
Mary-Collette Lybrand | Director of Innovation | 214-768-4841 | TBD |
Heather McClary | Director of Research Compliance | 214-768-2030 | hpowell@smu.edu |
Trang Dinh | Research Compliance Manager | 214-768-4204 | trangd@smu.edu |
Ruth V. Lozano | Director of Sponsored Projects and Contracts | 214-768-4708 | rlozano@smu.edu |
Katie Wu | Grant & Contract Management Specialist | 214-768-2015 | wuqiong@smu.edu |
Leslie Allen | Grant & Contract Management Specialist | 214-768-2047 | lyallen@smu.edu |
Christina Valle | Grant & Contract Management Specialist | 214-768-1692 | vallec@smu.edu |
Wendy Henry | Grant & Contract Management Specialist | 214-768-6073 | wendy@smu.edu |
Sidney Wright | Coordinator | 214-768-4841 | sidneywright@smu.edu |