About the Office of Research
KU research addresses problems of worldwide significance, delivers solutions that make a difference to Kansas and the region, and promotes an inclusive community of responsible inquiry and innovation for students and scholars.
The Office of Research facilitates that mission by advocating for research, scholarship and creative activity, implementing research integrity requirements, and, through the KU Center for Research (KUCR), managing the administration of research grants and contracts. KU Research also has oversight of activities related to technology commercialization and business and industry outreach.
Belonging in KU research
The Office of Research is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual feels valued and can engage, grow and succeed as their authentic self. We're working to coordinate and promote positive workplace climate efforts throughout the research organization, including the University Research Centers.
Our services
The Office of Research provides services in the areas of research administration, research finance, and research integrity to University of Kansas campus partners and others. Learn more about the services we offer.
Tell us how we're doing
What are KUCR and KUMC RI?
The KU Center for Research Inc. (KUCR) and the KU Medical Center Research Institute (KUMC RI) are nonprofit foundations that support KU research and clinical trials, operating under the administrative jurisdiction of the Office of Research on the Lawrence campus and Research Administration at the Medical Center.
About the foundations
KUCR was incorporated in 1962 to develop and administer sponsored programs in engineering and related interdisciplinary areas at KU. Effective July 1, 1997, KUCR's services expanded to encompass all sponsored programs conducted throughout the Lawrence campus.
Office of Research staff members help KU investigators by negotiating contracts, providing proposal and post-award services, administering compliance oversight, managing and constructing research facilities, and handling financial services, including investment of corporation resources.
KUCR is governed by a Board of Directors composed of University of Kansas administrative leaders. The Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer manages KUCR's daily operations under the Board's direction. A Finance & Audit Committee that reports directly to the Board meets quarterly to review investments, financial reporting and KUCR's overall financial performance.
Directors (voting members)
- Chancellor
- Douglas A. Girod
- Chief Academic Officer, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor (Lawrence campus)
- Arash Mafi
- Chief Health Sciences Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor (Kansas City campus)
- Steven Stites
- Chief Research Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Research
- Matthias Salathe
- Vice Chancellor for Research
- Shelley Hooks
- University Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance
- Jeff DeWitt
- Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations
- David Vranicar
- University of Kansas Health System Chief Financial Officer or designee
- Monica Lubeck
- KU Endowment President or designee
- Dan Martin
Corporate Officers
- Chair of the Board
- Douglas A. Girod, Chancellor
- Vice Chair of the Board
- Arash Mafi, Chief Academic Officer, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor
- Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, KUCR CFO
- Gina Cregg, Executive Director, KU Research & Chief Financial Officer, KUCR
- Secretary
- Matthias Salathe, Chief Research Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Research
- Treasurer
- Jeff DeWitt, University Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance
Established by the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1992, the Research Institute administers federally-funded and privately-funded research projects and clinical trials within the Medical Center with a major objective of enhancing the research capability of Medical Center faculty for the benefit of the public.
KUMC RI is governed by a Board of Directors composed of University of Kansas administrative leaders. The Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer manages KUMC RI's daily operations under the Board's direction.
Directors (voting members)
- Chancellor
- Douglas A. Girod
- Chief Academic Officer, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor (Lawrence campus)
- Arash Mafi
- Chief Health Sciences Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor (Kansas City campus)
- Steven Stites
- Chief Research Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Research
- Matthias Salathe
- Vice Chancellor for Research
- Shelley Hooks
- University Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance
- Jeff DeWitt
- Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations
- David Vranicar
- University of Kansas Health System Chief Financial Officer or designee
- Monica Lubeck
- KU Endowment President or designee
- Dan Martin
Corporate Officers
- Chair of the Board
- Douglas A. Girod, Chancellor
- Vice Chair of the Board
- Arash Mafi, Chief Academic Officer, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor
- Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
- Paul Toler, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration
- Secretary
- Matthias Salathe, Chief Research Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Research
- Treasurer
- Jeff DeWitt, University Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance
KUCR annual reports
All linked files are PDF documents listed by fiscal year. Some require a KU login to access. Annual reports and audited financial statements not posted here are available upon request for fiscal years 2013-2020.
Annual reports
Audited financial statements
