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Research & Scholarship
Research Contacts
ORS Navigator
ORS@uab.edu
GDRM Navigator
SON-Grants@uab.edu
(For all pre & post award grant activities)
Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship
Dr. Marie Bakitas
mbakitas@uab.edu
Assistant Dean for Research & Scholarship
Dr. Ellen Smith
esmith3@uab.edu
Director of Research Operations
Cathy Tarver
cotarver@uab.edu

Supporting UABSON Scholars

The Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS) mission is to develop and maintain services and resources that support faculty, students and trainees and the SON sustainable scholarship strategic plan. We provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that promotes professional growth and well-being for all constituents.

Services Available

Grant Development, Review and Management

Grant Development, Review and Management

The Grant Development, Review and Management service provides mentorship and technical support in pre-award proposal preparation, budget development, scientific review and submission, and “post-award” budget and personnel management for all intramural and extramural funding opportunities.

Proposal Design and Methods

Proposal Design and Methods

The Proposal Design and Methods service provides consultation on methodological design, database development, management and analysis, and support for statistical, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods proposals.

Faculty Scholar and Mentor Development

Faculty Scholar and Mentor Development

The Faculty Scholar and Mentor Development service supports faculty advancement in research, teaching and practice-related scholarship. Key to this support is providing guidance that will enhance mentor and mentee relationships and skills.

Student and Trainee Scholar Development

Student and Trainee Scholar Development

The Student and Trainee Scholar Development service collaborates with the Offices of Academic Affairs and Global and Clinical Partnerships to support doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows and international scholars in developing programs of scholarship.

Research Contacts
ORS Navigator
ORS@uab.edu
GDRM Navigator
SON-Grants@uab.edu
(For all pre & post award grant activities)
Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship
Dr. Marie Bakitas
mbakitas@uab.edu
Assistant Dean for Research & Scholarship
Dr. Ellen Smith
esmith3@uab.edu
Director of Research Operations
Cathy Tarver
cotarver@uab.edu