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About OURS+GO

Office of Undergraduate Research in STEM + Graduate Opportunities (OURS+GO)

This initiative is designed to foster a robust research culture among undergraduate students and faculty, providing a platform for innovative research and academic excellence. OURS+GO aims to enhance educational experience by integrating research opportunities into the undergraduate curriculum, thereby preparing students for successful careers and advanced studies. The program emphasizes the importance of curiosity, lifelong learning, and scholarly discourse.

OURS+GO Objectives

  • Coordinate and communicate independent mentored research opportunities 
  • Support academic initiatives to increase undergraduate research experiences 
  • Identify funding support for students 
  • Encourage faculty to pursue funding for research 

OURS+GO Activities

  • Undergraduate Research Activities: Internal research pairing, establishing relationships with external research programs, identifying funding opportunities, research training 
  • Events & Communication: Promoting research symposia, developing digital resources, seminar series, enhancing communication structures 
  • Career Preparation: Assisting with graduate school applications, professional development, integrating with other offices for support 
  • Proposal Development: Supporting efforts to secure funding for undergraduate research, creating a culture of research 
OURS+GO Team
Sarah James

Sarah James

OURS+GO Coordinator

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Kendra Evans

Kendra Evans

OURS+GO Co-Director, Professor in Chemistry 

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Nicole Najor

Nicole Najor

OURS+GO Co-Director, Associate Professor in Biology 

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Get the Funding Conversation Started

Ann Serra, Director, OSPRA
serraam@udmercy.edu
(313) 993-1469

CAYUSE & CITI SUPPORT
Michele Favoretto
Assistant Director, OSPRA
favoremi@udmercy.edu
(313) 993-1428

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ReDAC

(Research Development
Advisory Council)

Ann Serra, Chair
Aman McLeod
Arthur Ko
Cameron Lansdale
Claudia Bernasconi
Eric Krukonis
Felicia Hartinger
Greg Grobis
Linda Slowik
Michele Favoretto
Nicholas Schroeck
Noah Resnick
Pablo De Gracia
Richard Hill
Shuvra Das

OSPRA Funding & Proposal Process

Learn about the OSPRA 5 phase proposal process, timelines, and support opportunities.

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Discovery & Funding Opportunities

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Setup & Compliance Review

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Proposal Plan & Development

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Routing & Submission to Sponsor

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Award / Post-Award Management

About the Grant Proposal Process
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Working with OSPRA from project concept through award has significantly increased my awareness and understanding of the processes and UDM policies.

OSPRA Workshops

OSPRA offers a series of workshops throughout the academic year. Browse the workshop schedule and register today.

NEW Faculty Members

OSPRA Workshops offer the perfect opportunity to lean more about the sponsored research activities at UDM and gain an understanding of the process and policies. Register today.

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