Science Research Services (SciRS)

What is SciRS?

Science Research Services (SciRS) is the College of Science’s centralized Research Services unit. It provides comprehensive, high-quality support for:

  • Proposal preparation
  • Routing and internal approvals
  • Award acceptance
  • Non-financial post-award transactions

Our mission is to streamline processes, reduce administrative load, and help faculty secure more grant funding — all while offering staff a clearly defined and fulfilling career path in research administration.

Why This Matters: A Win-Win Approach

Faculty win: You’ll receive expert, dedicated support for all administrative and proposal-related tasks — so you can focus on your research.

Staff win: Research Services team members receive specialized training and career development opportunities in a professional, clearly defined research administration track.

Our Goals:

  • Provide service to faculty that is consistent, efficient, and high-quality.
  • Reduce administrative burden.
  • Strategically position the college for growth in grant funding.

     

FAQs:

Why are you doing this? Providing pre-award research administration support from the college office aligns with the structure of other colleges at LSU and is consistent with best practices nationwide.
Will departmental staff still route my proposal in GeauxGrants? No. All tasks related to budget preparation, routing, and approval will be performed by the Research Services staff.
How will I know whom to contact at Research Services? Faculty will be assigned to specific staff in the Research Services unit. These assignments will be communicated once the unit is staffed.
How will I inform Research Services of my intent to submit a proposal or request support? You can either email your assigned Research Services specialist directly or you can email SciRS@lsu.edu.
Where will Research Services be physically located? Initially, all Research Services staff will be located in Hatcher Hall.

 

Have Questions? We’re here to help.

Reach out to SciRS@lsu.edu or watch for updates as the team continues to grow!

Visit us in person — Research Services staff are located in 124 Hatcher Hall.

 

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