Project Update
Mission
In his State of the University address, President Samuel L. Stanley launched a university-wide effort to examine current practices and procedures, with a goal of minimizing administrative burdens that may impede growth of Stony Brook University’s research enterprise. This project, Facilitating Researcher Success (FRS), will address the complete spectrum of administrative activities that investigators must navigate in sponsored research across east and west campus.
Under the strategic guidance of a Steering Committee, nine Task Forces have been established, each will to focus on a particular area, and make recommendations to reduce unnecessary hurdles. The Steering Committee and task force members are listed below.
Gathering the experience of investigators and research support staff will assist the task forces in achieving their goals. Please use the link below to share your comments and concerns with the task forces.
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Steering Committee
Richard Reeder (Chair)
VP for Research / Operations Manager for the Research Foundation at Stony Brook University
Robert Megna (Co-Chair)
Senior VP for Finance and Administration
Michael Bernstein
Provost / Senior VP for Academic Affairs
Chuck Taber
Dean, Graduate School / Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Stella Tsirka
Deputy Provost and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Fotis Sotirpoulos
Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS)
Mary Truhlar
Dean, School of Dental Medicine
Larry Swanson
Interim Dean, School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Lina Obeid
Dean of Research, School of Medicine
Nicole Sampson
Professor and Chair, Chemistry
Nina Maung-Gaona
Associate Vice President for Research
Mitch Menarchem
Program Manager - Project 50 Forward
Task Forces
Proposal Development & Funding Opportunities
This task force will examine the proposal development process related to resources and support for developing competitive grant applications and identifying federal and non-federal funding opportunities as well as potential collaborators.
Patents, Technology Licensing & IP
This task force will examine policies and practices related to the protection of potential discoveries made by SB researchers, from filing patents to licensing inventions with potential business partners.
Grants Management (Post-Award)
This task force will examine the post-award period of grants/contracts management related to a wide variety of financial transactions, accounting services, approval routings, reporting requirements and close-out.
Compliance (IACUC, IRB, IBC, COI, Export Control and Training)
This task force will examine the various compliance processes for researchers whose proposals are subject to adherence to such policies set by the Federal, State and/or University regulatory bodies.
Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award)
This task force will examine the activities leading-up to and including the submission of an application for funding(e.g., obtaining approvals, fulfilling institutional requirements, using the pre-awards software system, etc.).
Industry Relations
This task force will examine the partnerships between SBU inventors and the business community to support the successful commercialization of innovative discoveries into new products and services.
Human Resources Issues
This task force will examine the transactions and administrative workflow related to the recruitment, appointment and termination of RF employees.
Procurement Issues
This task force will examine processes related to product, equipment and service purchasing, contract negotiations, insurance, accounts payable and other aspects of the procurement process.
Facilities & Lab Rehabs
This task force will examine the costs and procedures associated with lab renovations and new construction.