Office of Research and Engagement
From proposal preparation through project closeout, our office provides research-related financial and administrative assistance to faculty and staff.

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

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

Sarah Bowen
Associate Dean for Research and Engagement
Email: sarah_bowen@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1834

Lorraine Taylor
Executive Director of Extension and Engagement
Email: lctaylo3@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1306

Missy Thomas
Director of Research and Center Administration
Email: mgseate@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1835

Paula Braswell
Post-Award Manager
Email: pmcherry@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1837

Emily Davis
Pre-Award Specialist
Email: eadavi22@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-2649