Staff

Nancy Budwig

Dean of Research
Nancy Budwig serves the University as Associate Provost and Dean of Research.  Her research responsibilities include leadership in developing the research mission of the University.  Major responsibilities include:  managing the OSPR staff; promoting faculty research; and oversight of regulatory compliance including human participants, environmental health and safety, patents and copyrights, and the University’s conflict of interest policy.  The Dean of Research is the authorized signatory for all sponsored programs and research at the University and provides final approvals on major budget related matters.

In her role as Dean of Research, Dr. Budwig works closely with the Corporate and Foundation Relations office in University Advancement and the OSPR on obtaining external funding.  Dr. Budwig also works closely with the Provost on strategic initiatives and implementation plans for Clark’s research centers and institutes.

Susan C. Puryear

Director of Sponsored Programs and Research
The Director assists the Dean of Sponsored Research in working with the University community to obtain and administer external support for research. The Director’s responsibilities include the stewardship of federal grants for University signature programs; sponsored research opportunity development; and support of faculty research through assisting in the identification of funding opportunities and strategic collaborations, and providing education and support services throughout the granting process from application to  award management.

Susan is with the office part-time and can be reached at 508-421-3835 or spuryear@clarku.edu.

Hours:  Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gabe Johnson

Coordinator of Sponsored Programs and Research
The Coordinator is the first point of contact for grant-related matters in the office.  He is responsible for the day to day operations of the OSPR assisting with obtaining and administering external research support, reviewing grant and contract project budgets, coordinating all electronic submissions, and interfacing with accounting on grant financial matters.  In addition, Gabe will help the office move to more automated processes and regular research reporting.

The Coordinator also provides lead staff support for the IRB (Institutional Review Board for Research Involving Human Subjects). He is the first point of contact for IRB related matters and is responsible for overseeing the organization of proposal submissions and the meetings of the IRB.

Gabe is with the office full-time and can be reached at 508-793-7765 or gjohnson@clarku.edu.