Office of Research and Engagement
From proposal preparation through project closeout, our office provides research-related financial and administrative assistance to faculty and staff.
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Services
Our team can help you find and apply for funding opportunities, identify partners, navigate research administration and more.
Proposal Services
- Identify funding opportunities
- Review proposals
- Locate potential partners
- Assist with budget development
- Coordinate with partner organizations
- Provide new faculty research orientation
Award Management
- Facilitate new award meetings
- Provide guidance around federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and requirements
- Conduct pre-audit and approval of expenditures
- Provide project budget analysis and projections
- Assist with project close-out
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Contact Us
James B. Hunt Library
1070 Partners Way, 5th floor
Campus Box 8115
Raleigh, NC 27695-8115
Phone: 919.513.1837
Meet the Staff
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Thomas Birkland
Associate Dean for Research and Engagement
Professor
Email: tabirkla@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1834
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Missy Thomas
Director of Research and Center Administration
Email: mgseate@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1835
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Paula Braswell
Post-Award Manager
Email: pmcherry@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1837
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Joyce Jones Christian
Pre-Award and Extension Specialist
Email: jjjones3@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-2649