Grants Office

The Grants Office provides administrative support for IEO research activities and acts as a liaison between its researchers and sponsoring agencies.

• It is a central source of information on major national and international agencies, foundations, and institutions that support research and scholarships, and assists researchers in identifying appropriate research funding opportunities.
• It provides assistance to researchers in the preparation of proposals, drafting budgets, completing application forms and interpreting regulations of the granting agencies, assuring compliance with the sponsors policies and requirements.
• It is committed to supporting IEO Investigators by assuring timely submission of complete and accurate proposals that have the best chance possible of success in the sponsor review process.
• It negotiates terms and conditions of awards of successful proposals and provides administrative support of research grants, including funding allocation and financial statements.
• It manages research contracts, drafting, whenever necessary, subcontracts or consortium agreements with collaborating institutions, and acts as administrative contact point in multicentric research projects.
• It ensures that grants and contracts are consistent with IEO standards for academic research and ethics policies.
• It collaborates with the Administrative Department for year-end accounts and financial income data.

The Grants Office offers administrative support for IEO’s research activities and acts as the bridge between researchers and funding agencies.

• As a central resource, it provides information on key national and international funding bodies, foundations, and institutions, helping researchers find the right opportunities.
• The office assists with preparing proposals, drafting budgets, completing applications, and navigating grant regulations to ensure full compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Dedicated to IEO investigators, the Grants Office facilitates the timely submission of thorough and accurate proposals to enhance their chances of success in funding reviews.
• It handles negotiations for award terms and conditions and manages the administration of research grants, including fund distribution and financial reporting.
• The office oversees research contracts, drafts subcontracts or consortium agreements as needed, and serves as the administrative liaison for multicenter projects.
• It ensures all grants and contracts align with IEO’s standards for academic integrity and ethics.
• Additionally, the Grants Office works closely with the Administrative Department to manage year-end financial accounts and income data.