UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

Office of Research
Opportunity & Strategy

Mission: To accelerate advancements in research by supporting the Semel community in identifying and translating research opportunities into awards through strategic planning efforts.

Vision: Researchers and administrators working together to identify and create opportunities for innovative, high-impact research.

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Intent to Submit

Notify pre-award team of an upcoming proposal

Access Request

Submit a form requesting access to various systems/accounts

Preparer Support

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Consultation

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OROS support
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*Key Performance Indicators for FY24-25, as of fiscal close

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Proposals Supported

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Proposed Funds Requested

OROS Partners

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UCLA & Semel Central Offices

UCLA Offices
Semel Offices

Contract & Grant Administration

Submits non-industry sponsored proposals (Federal, State, Non-profit sponsors)
Submits NIH proposals with annual budgets greater than $500K direct costs & JIT
Contacts: Grant, Cooperative Agreement, Contract and Incoming Subaward Assignments

Technology Development Group

Submits industry-sponsored non-clinical trial contract and grant agreements
Reviews material transfer agreements (MTAs) except those used in industry-sponsored human clinical trial testing Online MTA Website
Contacts: Industry sponsored research and MTA Staff

Clinical Trial Contracting & Strategic Relations

Submits industry-sponsored, UCLA defined clinical trial contracts.
Reviews material transfer agreements from industry sponsors that will be used in testing in a clinical trial on humans.
Contacts: CTC & SR Contract Assignments

Academic Personnel Office – Assists with personnel actions related to academic titles

Academic Trainee Office – Assists with personnel actions related to postdocs & GSRs https://education.semel.ucla.edu/ato/

Finance – Manages 19900, S&S, Opportunity, Affiliation Agreement, COE & other unrestricted funds http://finance.semel.ucla.edu/

Human Resources – Assists with personnel actions related to staff

Information System Group – Provides IT-related support https://it.semel.ucla.edu/

Office of Extramural Support – Provides Contract & Grant post-award support https://oes.semel.ucla.edu/

Space – Manages issues related to facilities and space https://space.semel.ucla.edu/

Other Related Services

Support Office	Role & Service
Office of the Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP)	Responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of participants involved in human research projects, in partnership with the research community.
Research Safety & Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA)	Supports UCLA research programs in their efforts to enhance and further improve the safety of workers and the environment, the physical security of research areas and the welfare of laboratory animals.
Extramural Fund Management (EFM)	Provides financial management support of sponsored project funds for the UCLA research community.
Research Policy & Compliance (RPC)	Provides leadership in shaping, interpreting and implementing UC and UCLA research-related policies, procedures and guidance.
Insurance & Risk Management (IRM)	Provides risk management programs and services to the UCLA campus, including Workers' Compensation, claims processing and training in insurance and risk matters.
Payment Solutions & Compliance	Provides policies and forms on topics ranging from human subjects disbursements to employee recognition and reward program.
UCLA CTSI Research GO	Provides a single portal to resources, expertise and best practices regarding study design, implementation and close out.
Research Enhancement Office - Limited Submissions	Provides an overview on how limited submission opportunities are handled, along with a portal listing open, extended and closed limited submission opportunities.

Your journey to exceptional research begins with a good strategy

NIH Research, Clinical Trials, Career Development Awards, Contracts and Agreements? See how we can assist in your research and sponsored program management.