Beginning your Research at Cornell

This Research Services website is your central reference for information about conducting research including policies, forms, training, news, and events. The menu organization follows a project lifecycle with Compliance, Ethics, and Safety supporting every step. At the bottom of every page​ you'll find menus listing Offices (supporting research), Tools (system logins and more), and a Quick Reference section linking Policies, Rates, Training, and more.​​​

Supporting Your Research

Led by Gary Koretzky, the interim vice provost for research, the Office of the Vice Provost for Research supports you and your investigative work.

 

Support fromForMore Information
Associate vice provosts (AVPs)Biological systems, physical systems, social systemsResearch & Innovation leadership
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)Reviews proposals to ensure requirements are met
Submits proposals
Negotiates research contracts with funders & industry
Proposal Development, Review, & Submission
Pre-Award Research Operations (PRO Team)Assists with administrative proposal components. (CALS and CVM have local support.)PRO Team and request form
Research Development (ReD Team)Helps guide early-career, tenure-track faculty
Prepares multi-PI, multi- disciplinary, large, complex or strategic proposals​
Research Development details
OVPR Facilities, Labs, Institutes, and Centers (FLICs)Core/User facilities 
Federally-funded interdisciplinary centers
Internally-funded cross-college communities 
List of Facilities and Centers
Center for Technology Licensing (CTL)Tech transfer, patents, IP protection, and moreCTL website
Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA)​​Human subjects, regulated biological materials, live vertebrate animals, research security, export controls, conflicts of interest, and moreORIA contacts and details
Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE)Animal care, veterinary services, advice, training, and moreWork with Live Vertebrate Animals
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)​​Research Safety​ including radiation safety, controlled substance, lab safety, and moreEHS website
Sponsored Financial Services (SFS)​​Financial management of sponsored fundsSFS Contacts and details

Stay Current

Email remains one of the best ways to get resources directly to you. We do our best to share only what’s useful in a timely and minimal way.​ All faculty are automatically subscribed to the following. 

Funding Announcements​

  • Funding & engagement opportunities ​
  • Sent Weekly ​
    • Limited Submission opportunities sent separately

Federal Transition Weekly Research Update​​

  • Sponsor requirements, training, etc.​
  • Sent on Wednesdays​

Research Finances Update

  • Financial snapshot of your research accounts
  • Sent Monthly​​