Research Services

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Medicine office of Research Services is to assist principal investigators in creating and maintaining successful research programs. This includes navigating the intricacies of the research process, both within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the myriad of other funding sources beyond the University.
The Research Services staff consists of experienced professionals dedicated to facilitating research grant applications and who will provide guidance and assistance in the following areas:

  • Aid in the search for available funding opportunities for specific areas of research
  • Provide direction to initiate a specific grant application and how to obtain pertinent information which will add clarity to the application process
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Provide training in Cayuse, WISPER, ECRT, and WISDM
  • Assist in grant editing
  • Help develop IRB protocol
  • Analyze and provide recommendations for Effort Reporting
  • Help monitor contract processing
  • Anticipate and reconcile post-award conflicts
  • Progress reports/eSNAP
  • Serve as a resource for all research needs

Faculty/Staff of Research Services

Craig T January, MD, PhD - Vice Chair of Research, Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) and Chairman of the Research Committee

Betty Weiss, MBA, Director of Research Services - providing assistance with all pre-award and post award grants issues, budget preparation, and effort certification
(608) 262-7744
Room J5/218
600 Highland (CSC)
baw@medicine.wisc.edu

Our services include

  • Grant Preparation Resources - Pre and Post Award
  • Grant and Manuscript Editing
  • Biostatistical Consulting
  • Research Committee Funding Opportunities
  • Grant Review Process (DOM-GPR)

Announcements and Upcoming Deadlines

  • October 5, 2009 - NIH R01 submissions New
  • October 12, 2009 - all K Award series NEW
  • October 16, 2009 - NIH R21 NEW
  • November 5, 2009 - NIH R01 Resubmission
  • November 12, 2009 - all K Award series Resubmission
  • November 16, 2009 - NIH R21 Resubmission