Office of Research Administration (ORA)

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) is a core administrative unit within the University of Miami research infrastructure, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of sponsored research, from pre-award proposal development to post-award financial oversight. We ensure compliance with federal regulations, facilitates efficient processes, and supports faculty and staff in advancing research goals. 

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ORA Leadership Team

The Office of Research Administration is made up of 80+ staff members, spread across 3 key functions (Pre-Award, Post-Award and Research Accounting & Cost Analysis)

Pre-Award

The Pre-Award team facilitates research by managing proposal development, budget negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring compliance and financial integrity across sponsored projects. We collaborate with departments to justify costs, conduct Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) for clinical trials, and initiate award setups in IBISResearch following contract approvals.

Post-Award

The Post-Award team is responsible for the post-award administration of all sponsored projects. We set up new grant accounts, prepare and submit invoices and financial reports to sponsors, and close out expired sponsored projects. We also provide guidance on post-award administration topics including allowability of cost on sponsored projects, effort certification, cost share, program income, and other compliance related topics.

Research Accounting & Cost Analysis

This team is responsible for effort reporting, sponsored programs finance, operational efficiency initiatives and service center oversight. 
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