University Research Administration

University Research Administration provides guidance and support for research funding and compliance to promote the mission of The University of Chicago.

University Research Administration provides oversight and support for all sponsored projects at the University of Chicago through the Office for Research. Under the direction of Jennifer A. Ponting, J.D., Associate Vice President for Research Administration, URA provides support in the areas of sponsored programs, research compliance, and eRA, Training, and Analytics. Support includes:

Proposal preparation support, review, and institutional endorsement
Review, negotiation, and acceptance of sponsored awards
Information and interpretation of sponsor and University policies and regulations to assist with account management
Conflict of interest/conflict of commitment compliance and monitoring
Financial account creation, management, and reporting
Accounts receivable and cash management
Data and analytic support services