The Rhode Island Research Administration Collaborative consists of Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island School of Design, Salve Regina University, and Providence College, all primarily undergraduate institutions working together to strengthen their sponsored-research offices, broaden the pipeline of future professionals, and develop projects addressing statewide needs.
RIRAC also provides professional development for small non-profits, facilitates the ability to bring academic research to the market, and has established a research administration learning community that shares evidence-based practices and resources. We also seek to identify collaborative research proposals among the partner institutions.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Nos. OIA-2420136, OIA-2420137, OIA-2420138, and OIA-2420139. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Participating Institutions
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University is the lead applicant in a five-university collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation. The project involves re-visioning research administration for these emerging research institutions.
Primary Contact
Peter Y. Wong, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Sponsored Programs
pwong@rwu.edu
Rhode Island College
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Primary Contact
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Salve Regina University
Salve’s role in RIRAC is to develop learning community programs that address the unique challenges faced by grant administrators at emerging research institutions (ERI). This work brings together pre-award and post-award staff to break down silos and promote a culture of shared leadership in research administration. Salve also partners with Providence College to identify and provide access to seminars, workshops, and virtual learning opportunities for ERIs that showcase best practices in the field.
Primary Contact
Joyce Botelho
Senior Research Development Officer
joyce.botelho@salve.edu
Providence College
Founded in 1917 by the Dominican Friars, Providence College (PC) is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education located in Providence, Rhode Island. As the only college or university in the United States founded and conducted by the Dominican Friars, PC provides a unique education that encompasses the mind, body, and soul. PC aims to be a nationally recognized leader in liberal arts education, distinguished by its commitment to transformative learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, including service learning, research, and global engagement.
PC’s contributes to RI-RAC by collaborating with Salve Regina University on planning the Research Administration Learning Community events and leading the creation and maintenance of the RIRAC research profile database.
Primary Contact
Dalila Alves
Interim Director of Sponsored Projects and Research Compliance
dalves@providence.edu
Rhode Island School of Design
Among the group of five RIRAC institutions, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) uniquely emphasizes fine art, design, and critical & creative inquiry in teaching, learning and research. As one of the world’s premiere art and design colleges, RISD’s participation in the RIRAC consortium brings experience with collaboration across creative disciplines and the possibilities presented by STEM and arts integration in research and discovery. Throughout the grant period, RISD will collaborate with RIRAC partners to develop faculty expertise in the research enterprise, expand the research administration community of practice in RI, and promote the resulting interdisciplinary work.
Primary Contact
Margot Mcllwain Nishimura
Assistant Provost for Academic Engagement
mnishimu@risd.edu | 401-454-7909