Appalachian State University

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Staff

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration

	Dr Edelma Huntley Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Chief Research Officer huntleyed@appstate.edu Suite 232 John Thomas Hall
	Dr Holly Hirst Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies hirsthp@appstate.edu Suite 232 John Thomas Hall

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Staff

	Dr Pollyanne Frantz Director of Grants Resources & Services frantzps@appstate.edu 828-262-7789 376 John Thomas Hall	Contact Pollyanne for information about: Consultations to refine project ideas into fundable topics Professional development opportunities related to grantsmanship and extramural funding Collaborative initiatives between Appalachian State University faculty and staff and their counterparts at other institutions and agencies Strategies and resources for developing competitive proposals
	Ms Amy Love Assistant Director of Grants Resources & Services loveas@appstate.edu 828-262-8123 374 John Thomas Hall	Contact Amy for information about: Finding funding opportunities Obtaining sample proposals and other grant writing resources Requesting editorial assistance with grant proposal narratives Applying for limited submission competitions and internal grant programs Subscribing to or submitting content for the ORSP blog and funding newsletters
	Ms Charna Howson Director of Sponsored Programs howsonck@appstate.edu 828-262-7311 384 John Thomas Hall	Contact Charna for information about: Assisting departments with sponsored projects Building budgets Overseeing internal approval process Processing and managing awards Monitoring sponsor news Coordinating sponsored project policy and procedures Facilitating collaborations
	Ms Patricia Cornette Associate Director of Sponsored Programs cornettepd@appstate.edu 828-262-8249 373 John Thomas Hall	Contact Patricia for information about: Assisting departments with sponsored projects Building budgets Overseeing internal approval process Processing and managing awards Monitoring sponsor news Managing contract and agreement negotiations Serving as liaison to Special Funds Accounting, General Counsel & Institutes
	Ms Charlotte Smith Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs smithce1@appstate.edu 828-262-2694 380 John Thomas Hall	Contact Charlotte for information about: Assisting departments with sponsored projects Building budgets Overseeing internal approval process Processing and managing awards Monitoring sponsor news Managing Sponsored Programs web content Assisting with multidisciplinary institutional proposal submissions
	Mr Stephen Kimel eBusiness Technician and Grants Manager kimelsa@appstate.edu 828-262-2165 381 John Thomas Hall	Contact Stephen for information about: Assisting departments with sponsored projects Building budgets Overseeing internal approval process Processing and managing awards Monitoring sponsor news Managing AGrants Coordinating electronic research administration systems (eRA)
	Ms Jo Harris Grants Manager harrisjc@appstate.edu 828-262-6583 379 John Thomas Hall	Contact Jo for information about: Assisting departments with sponsored projects Building budgets Overseeing internal approval process Processing and managing awards Monitoring sponsor news Note: As a part-time employee, Ms. Harris works Mondays & Wednesdays only.
	Ms Julie Taubman Director of Research Protections taubmanjl@appstate.edu 828-262-7981 385 John Thomas Hall	Contact Julie for information about: Policies and procedures for research compliance topics IRB process and submissions Recombinant DNA and IBC questions and administration Radiation Safety questions and administration Export Controls questions Intellectual Property questions and administration
	Ms Robin Tyndall Assistant Director of Research Protections tyndallrs@appstate.edu 828-262-2692 386 John Thomas Hall	Contact Robin for information about: IRB process and submissions CITI training registration/course selection Animal research, teaching or demonstration regulations Responsible Conduct of Research administration Workshops/class visits/training on IRB
	Ms Janice Voss Executive Assistant to the Dean vossjf@appstate.edu 828-262-2693 226 John Thomas Hall	Assistant to the Dean and Associate Dean Business and financial manager of the Graduate School & Research and Sponsored Programs
	Ms Jessica Yandow Administrative Support Specialist for Research and University Research Council Assistant yandowjm@appstate.edu 828-262-7459 382 John Thomas Hall	Contact Jessica for information about: University Research Council Intellectual Property Council Spending internal grant awards

Tools	How To	Additional Resources	About
Funding Alerts Internal Grants Reports Sponsor E-Submission Systems	Fringe, Travel and F&A Rates Contracts Fellowships Limited Submissions Material Transfer Agreements No Cost Extensions Institutional Data for Grant Forms	University Research Council Office of Student Research Research at Appalachian	ORSP Grants Resources & Services Sponsored Programs Research Protections Special Funds Accounting Departmental Assignments

Contact

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
John E. Thomas Building
287 Rivers Street
Suite 373
PO Box 32068
Boone, NC 28608-2068
Ph: (828) 262-2130
Fax: (828) 262-2709
Staff Contacts