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Office of the Associate Vice Provost, Research Administration
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Mike Collins
Associate Vice Provost, Research Administration
(617) 552-3393
michael.collins.11@bc.edu
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Office of Sponsored Programs
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Tom Dillon
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
(617) 552-8231
thomas.dillon@bc.edu
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Pre-Award Team
osp-preaward@bc.edu
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Kate Hayden
Associate Director, Pre-Award Administration
(617) 552-8107
katherine.hayden@bc.edu
Kelly Hughes
Assistant Director, Pre-Award Administration
(617) 552-4978
kelly.hughes.2@bc.edu
Megan Shelley
Assistant Director, Pre-Award Administration
(617) 552-8233
megan.shelley@bc.edu
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Team Members
Grace Keefe
Senior Assistant Director, Pre-Award Administration
(617) 552-3374
grace.keefe@bc.edu
Nora LaPlante
Pre-Award Administrator
(617) 552-8415
nora.laplante@bc.edu
Roni Hyman
Pre-Award Administrator
(617) 552-9087
roni.hyman@bc.edu
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Maddie Herring
Proposal Builder (Optamach)
Philana Hampton
Proposal Builder (Optamach)
Mindy Solivan
Proposal Builder (Optamach)
Chad League
Proposal Builder (Optamach)
Contract & Non-Financial Post Award Team
osp-contracts@bc.edu
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Susan Hoban
Senior Assoc. Director, Contracts & Non-Financial Post Award
(617) 552-8231
susan.hoban@bc.edu
Katiana Diaz
Senior Assistant Director, Contracts & Non-Financial Post Award
(617) 552-0095
katiana.diaz@bc.edu
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Kevin Mears
Senior Assistant Director, Contracts & Non-Financial Post Award
(617) 552-0096
kevin.mears@bc.edu
April Franks
Senior Assistant Director, Contracts & Non-Financial Post Award
(617) 552-0566
april.franks@bc.edu
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Cooper Cecil
Contracts & Non-Financial Post Award Administrator
(617) 552-0567
cooper.cecil@bc.edu
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Research Subcontracting Team
osp-subcontracts@bc.edu
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Jessica McDonough
Associate Director, Research Subcontracts
jessica.mcdonough@bc.edu
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Research Finance
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Andrew Caldwell
Director, Research Finance
(617) 552-9081
andrew.caldwell@bc.edu
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Research Accounting
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Natasha Brown
Associate Director, Research Accounting
(617) 552-1545
natasha.brown@bc.edu
Christie Cohen
Senior Assistant Director, Research Accounting
(617) 552-2969
christie.cohen@bc.edu
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Maddy Medenica
Asst. Director, Research Accounting
(617) 552-2638
madeline.medenica@bc.edu
Marcy Belliveau
Sr. Asst. Director, Research Accounting
(617) 552-8127
marcy.belliveau@bc.edu
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Sydney Mombourquette
Senior Assistant Director, Research Accounting
(617) 552-1583
sydney.mombourquette@bc.edu
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A/R & Cash Managment
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Jimmy D'Amico
Research Billing Analyst
(617) 552-4185
james.damico@bc.edu
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Bryce Kelley
Associate Director, A/R, Cash Mgmt., Compliance & Audit
(617) 552-6873
bryce.kelley@bc.edu
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Amanda Cassarino
Accounts Receivable Assistant
(617) 552-8414
amanda.cassarino@bc.edu
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Lisa O'Brien
Research Billing Analyst
(617) 552-8413
lisa.obrien.3@bc.edu
Award Intake
Dan Terminello
Associate Director, Sponsored Award Intake and Data Management
(617) 552-3393
daniel.terminello@bc.edu
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Fred Essein
Sponsor Award Intake Associate
(617) 552-0430
fred.essien@bc.edu
Research Business Information Systems
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Katelynn McPeake
Assistant Director, Research Admin Education & Out
(617) 552-8482
katelynn.mcpeake@bc.edu
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Katarzyna Szulc
Director, Research Business Information Systems
(617) 552-0561
katarzyna.szulc@bc.edu
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Team Members
Joseph Walker
Senior Research Business System Administrator
(617) 552-8481
joe.walker@bc.edu
Alexis
Administrative Assistant
(617) 552-3344
snydeale@bc.edu
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Chen Gu
Sponsored Programs Information System Manager
(617) 552-1303
chen.gu@bc.edu
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OVPR Roles & Responsibilities
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
- Proposal Preparation, Review, and Submission
- Just In Time (JIT) Request
- Progress Report Review and Approval
- Proposal Clarifications and Updates
- Review of ALL Revised Budgets requested by an External Sponsor and submission to Sponsor prior to the award being made
- Award Transfer to Boston College from another institution
- Award Negotiation and Acceptance
- Extensions of Period of Performance
- Changes of Named Key Personnel
- Carry Forward Requests
- Submission of Revised Budgets to Sponsor after award is received
- Disengagement of PI from Research
- Award Transfers from Boston College to another institution
*Please note that all prior approval requests should be routed through InfoEd by the DRA who oversees the award. All new awards and modifications should be sent to OSP@bc.edu.
- Outgoing Subaward Creation, Negotiation, and Acceptance
- Subrecipient Monitoring to meet sponsor鈥檚 guidelines
- Modification of all Outgoing Subawards (e.g., performance changes, fund adjustments, PI changes, carry forward request)
- Review and approval of outgoing subaward requisitions and invoices/vouchers
Research Finance (RF)
Research Finance offers strategic guidance, fiscal oversight, and compliance management for the financial administration of externally funded awards. By collaborating with investigators, department administrators, and OSP, we help manage awards through account establishment, invoicing, expense management, and financial reporting. Our goal is to ensure that research funding is able to be utilized responsibly and effectively by researchers while adhering to all Boston College and sponsor financial regulations.
- New Award & Award Change Setup
- Award Terms & Deliverables Setup and Review
- Budget Review & Financial
- Advance Account Processing
- PAM Quality Control & Validation
- Sponsored Award Monitoring
- Cost Sharing & Program Income Reporting
- Cost Transfer Approval
- Budget Transfers
- Non-Subaward Requisition and Voucher Approval
- Expense & Travel Report Approval
- Personnel & Position Funding Approvals (New Hires, Salary Changes, Funding Changes)
- Faculty Payroll Approvals (Buyouts & Summer Salary)
- Financial Reporting
- Award Closeout
- Residual Balance & Refund Approval
- Cash Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoicing and Draws
- Surveys and Institutional Reporting
- Effort Reporting
- Audit
Research Business Information Systems (RBIS)
Research Business Information Systems (RBIS) is a central unit within the Vice Provost for Research that supports Boston College鈥檚 research administration technology, data and reporting, business processes, and training. RBIS partners with research administration offices, faculty, departments, and other administrative units to provide the systems, resources, and support needed throughout the research lifecycle.
- Administration and Support of Research Systems, Including InfoEd and Maximus ERS
- End User Support for Research Administration Systems
- Research System Access and User Management
- Research Systems Help Desk and Ticket Management
- Coordination with Research System Vendors and Boston College IT
- System Upgrades, Enhancements, Testing, and Implementation
- Research System Configuration and Maintenance
- Research Systems Troubleshooting and Technical Support
- Research System Integrations and Data Interfaces, in collaboration with Boston College
- Research Administration Data, Reporting, and Analytics
- Development and Maintenance of Research Reports and Reporting Resources
- Coordination of Research Administration Training and Education
- Research Systems Training
- Development and Maintenance of Training Materials and Resources
- Development of Quick Reference Guides, Reference Guides, and System Documentation
- Coordination of Cross-Unit Research Administration Training Initiatives
For research system assistance, access requests, troubleshooting, or technical issues, please submit a request through the .