The Office of Research Administration (ORA), under the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), manages all aspects of externally sponsored grants and contracts at Temple University.

There are currently four units within ORA:

1. Proposal Development & Submission
2. Division of Research Award Management-Non Financial
3. Division of Research Award Management- Financial
4. Division of Sponsored Program Training

Their primary duties include coordinating the solicitation, negotiation, and financial and non-financial administration of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The office assists faculty and staff in reviewing, approving and submitting.

What Do You Need Help With?

Find My Contact
Identify your Research Administration contact by school, college, or department.

Sponsored Project Lifecycle
Understand each stage of the research process, from proposal submission to award closeout.

Subawards
Initiate, manage, and close subawards in compliance with sponsor and university requirements.

Contracts & Agreements
Determine where to route agreements and how to initiate review and signature.

Training & ERA Help
Get support for systems, processes, and required training.