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Office of Research and Graduate Education

Our services span finding funding, proposal preparation (review and editing), budget development, compliance, completing grant applications, managing the financial aspects, and helping prepare end-of-project reports.

Our Services and Resources

Pre-Award Services
  • Grant Proposal and Contract Development
  • Conduct grant-related workshops for faculty, staff, and students
  • Develop budgets, edit grant narratives, and review all proposal components
  • Complete grant application forms and enter proposals into the eResearch Portal

All external grant and contract proposals must be reviewed by the Office of Research and Graduate Education before they are sent to UGA’s Sponsored Projects Administration for submission.

Post-Award Services
  • Manage financial aspects of grants and contracts
  • Assist with preparation of annual and final reports

Partnerships and Collaborations

  • Build partnership opportunities with school districts, community agencies, and other entities
  • Connect to other units within the university relevant to grant and contract management
Additional Research ResourcesWe work with other UGA administrative and fiscal units , including the Office of the Vice President for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration for grant and contract submission and management.

Research Conference

The College of Education Research Conference is an annual opportunity for researchers to learn, engage, and interact with colleagues. Sponsored by the College of Education’s Office of Research and Graduate Education, activities include a keynote, networking/poster session, and competitions aimed at increasing the awareness of research, funding, and interdisciplinary work.

Research Conference Information

Meet Our Graduate Students

Videos of our graduate students discussing their research

Additional Graduate Student Interview Videos

Faculty and Staff

Scott P. Ardoin
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Robert Cannariato
Budget and Grants Manager
Pepa Deltcheva
Business Manager II
Elizabeth "Beth" Eslick
Grants Coordinator
Richard "Tony" Hall
Grants Coordinator II
Spencer Keith Morgan
Business Manager II
Grace Thornton Burger
Research Development Manager
Jason A. Tiller
Data and Research Analyst

Contact Info

Associate dean: Scott P. Ardoin
G10 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton Street Athens, Georgia 30602
© University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
706‑542‑3000