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The Office of Preaward Research Administration (OPRA) is the proposal processing unit for the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). All sponsored research proposals need to be coordinated by our office for review and approval by the SEAS and University's Office of Sponsored Programs. This web page will provide you with important information concerning how to prepare and submit a proposal, including policies and procedures for the School, University and Sponsors, forms and agreements to be included in proposals, and proposal formats for our most important Sponsors.

Our Staff:

A. Edward McMurdo , Director, Office of Preaward Research Administration, (434) 924-6272; e-mail: aem5h@eservices. virginia.edu
Pam Harris, Administrative & Procedures Specialist (434) 924-6269; e-mail: pah4m@eservices.virginia.edu
Tricia Ashley, Administrative & ProgramSpecialist (434) 982-2380; e-mail: pna5a@eservices.virginia.edu
Michelle Shifflett, Administrative & Office Specialist II (434) 924-6272; e-mail:  mls4pd@eservices.virginia.edu
Open, Administrative & Office Specialist II (434) 924-6274; e-mail:

OPRA Information:

NSF Information


UVA Policies/Rates/Procedures


New Policy on Disposal of Regulated (Hazardous) Materials


Student Researchers Information


Office of Sponsored Programs & Institutional Information

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E-mail Comments to: pna5a@eservices.virginia.edu
Last Updated: April 2, 2009