Research Leadership
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship oversee and support all aspects of research and is organized into five administrative sections: Office of Research Administration (ORA), Research Regulation, Integrity, Security and Evaluation (2RISE), Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), Workforce Development & USTAAR and Finance & Administration (F&A).
Alberto Caban-Martinez
Interim Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship
Office of Research Administration
Research Administration teams are responsible for grant and gift applications and management, the negotiation of contracts, and financial oversight of sponsored projects. These teams help researchers and scholars Submit Proposals and Conduct Research.
Office of Technology Transfer
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is dedicated to assessing, protecting and commercializing UM owned Innovations through licensing to startups and established companies. The OTT supports knowledge translation and commercialization of novel ideas, research discoveries, and innovations that improve the lives of our local, national and international communities.
Research Regulation, Integrity, Security & Evaluation (2RISE)
Research Regulation, Integrity, Security & Evaluation (2RISE) Several offices under the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship are dedicated to ensuring the integrity, safety and compliance of the sponsored programs we undertake. These professionals have a deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and know how to ensure that the end product of your work meets the highest ethical standards.
Kenia Francis Viamonte
Director, Human Subject Research (HSRO)
Finance & Administration
The Finance & Administration team provides support on research administration systems, research reporting, education and research development. The units include Research Intellegency and Capacity, Research Strategic Operations, Research Education, Research Development, Finance and Business Operations.
Jenne Reed
Sr. Business Officer 2 - Schools/Colleges (Central Budget) (A)
Research Mentoring & Development
A central resource to coordinate mentoring efforts, streamline internal awards and limited submissions, and promote best practices across departments.
Workforce Development and USTAAR
Workforce Development and USTAAR is a University of Miami initiative supported by the Alvarez Fund and led by Dr. Suhrud Rajguru, fostering a multidisciplinary student accelerator program within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship.
Suhrud M Rajguru
Assistant Vice Provost for Workforce Development and USTAAR
