Our services - Office of the Vice-Dean, Research (OVDR)
Pre-award
Sophie LeTouzé, Senior Research Advisor
The Senior Research Advisor plays an important role in the preparation of grant funding requests. She serves as a link between funding agencies and researchers to ensure that each has the information they need in order to optimise their chances of success. She is responsible for endorsing and implementing strategies and activities to promote research at the Faculty. She also manages research chair, awards and distinctions applications.
Isabelle Légaré, Research Contract Advisor
The Research Contract Advisor providessupport in the preparation of research contracts and agreements related to your field of research so that they comply with and meet the standards of various stakeholders. This includes providing advice, guiding you in the writing of your research agreements or contracts and accompanying you throughout the process. The Research Contract Advisor also serves as liaison between you, Research Management Services and the funding agencies to optimize the approval process over time.
Research Project Management - Administrative Services
Support is also offered by the OVDR for everything related to research administration. This includes the management of funds, requests for an extension, management of certificates, human resources procedures, financial planning, procurement issues and many other services, while respecting University and granting agencies regulations. The staff in the OVDR works closely with all central services at the University, affiliated institutes and external agencies to ensure the smooth functioning of research projects. Write to [email protected]