Purpose

The Research Administration Office at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) serves as a resource for research faculty and their administrators.

The office oversees grant administration and research compliance to support and facilitate grant funding and adherence to University and Federal, State and Private Sponsor policies

Grant Proposal/Application Process

The Dean and administrative staff of the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) recognize the critical contribution of sponsored contract and grant funding to the School. They also recognize support to the faculty in the grant and contract submission process is essential in ensuring timely and successful grant and contract proposals. The purpose of this KSOM policy is to communicate and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Principal Investigators (PIs) and their Departments as well as the roles and responsibilities of KSOM Research Administration, USC Contracts and Grants and USC Health Research Association (HRA) in facilitating grant and contract submissions, reviews and approvals.
Full KSOM Policy »

Guide to Research at USC »
A comprehensive reference tool that highlights many important USC policies and procedures related to sponsored projects.

Department of Contracts and Grants »
Guide for USC researchers in the preparation of government and privately sponsored (non industry) research proposals and the internal review and approval process. Also includes a repository for proposal kits and guidelines for major funding agencies.

Health Research Association (HRA) »
Guide for USC researchers in the preparation of industry sponsored clinical trials research proposals.