Research & Sponsored Programs Staff

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The staff of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists in securing external funds for student success initiatives, high-impact learning practices, professional development and community engagement opportunities, and scholarly activities.

Our office is in Brown Hall (RCB) – Room 410 
Telephone: 479-968-0398 

Email: ospui@atu.edu

    
Melanie Ewing

MELANIE EWING

Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

(479) 968-0398  (Ext. 2670)

Job Duties

  • Provides strategic leadership for external grants, contracts, and agreements
  • Committee support including Research Compliance, Professional Development, & Student Research
  • Provides comprehensive pre-award support, including funding searches, proposal development guidance, budget preparation, and institutional routing of applications
  • Conducts final reviews and submits grant proposals
  • Serves as the institutional AOR (Authorized Organizational Representative) on all electronic submission systems for grants and sponsored programs
     Justin Keller

Justin Keller

Grants Coordinator 

(479) 968-0398  (Ext. 2673)

Job Duties

  • Assists faculty with grant budget development
  • Proposal review and facilitation of final internal institutional approvals
  • Committee support including Research Compliance, Professional Development, & Student Research
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