OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Established in January 1986, the Office of Research Services provides administrative support and services to faculty for their SRC activities. The mission of ORS is:
To administer and contribute to the development of Ryerson SRC policy;
To provide a University-wide focus and central administration for SRC;
To provide a single point of contact for the granting councils and other research funding sources including government industry, and foundations; and;
To promote Ryerson SRC capabilities externally.
ORS Staff Members:
Identify funding sources and research opportunities for Ryerson faculty;
Publicize opportunities and research-related events to the Ryerson research community;
Liaise with funding agencies on behalf of Ryerson researchers;
Assist in the development, submission and tracking of grant proposals and contracts;
Negotiate agreements in conjunction with the principal investigator;
Ensure ethical considerations are addressed and certification provided as required;
Establish and administer research accounts, providing direct assistance to faculty in structuring budgets and managing research accounts;
Assist faculty in ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements;
Compile university research reports.
The ORS is located on the fourth Floor, Eric Palin Hall, Telephone
416-979-5000, Ext. 5042, Fax 416-979-5336. Director: Robert Dirstein
