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Office of Research Administration Services (ORAS)
The Office of Research Administration Services (ORAS) provides centralized coordination and oversight for Penn State’s grants and contracts. ORAS oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Research Accounting, the Financial Analysis and Compliance Office (FACO), and the Subaward Administration and Compliance Office (SACO). Dedicated to operational excellence, ORAS focuses on delivering exceptional service to faculty and sponsors while identifying opportunities for efficiency.
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Resources
Various resources are listed on this page for your information and convenience.
Directory of Research Administrators at Penn State
Research Annual Reports
Commonly Requested Information
My Research Portal
Helpful Links
I want to...
Find Funding
Reply to a Limited Submission
Prepare or Submit My Proposal
Prepare a Budget
Request Cost-Share
Set up and Manage My Award
Request Extension or Revision
Develop a Charge-out Rate
Host a Visiting Scholar
Disclose an Invention
I want to enter into...
Consulting Agreement
Data Use Agreement
Industry Sponsored Research Agreement
Materials Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Membership Agreement
Non-disclosure Agreement
Subaward/Subcontract
Unfunded Research Collaboration
Learn about...
Conflict of Interest
Definitions of SIMS Agreement Types and Actions
Electronic Research Adminstration (eRA) systems
Export Compliance and Customs
Facilities and Administrative Costs (F&A)
Gifts and Charitable Contributions
Intellectual Property
Office for Research Protections
Professional Development Opportunities in Research Administration
Metrics and KPIs
Research Expenditure Rankings
This report identifies Penn State’s rankings in S&E research fields and subfields.
Current Fiscal Year
Survey Data from Prior Years
OSP Processing Times
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
is always looking to improve the quality of its service. We strive to be best in class in promoting transparency and accountability. One of our key service metrics in OSP is our turnaround time.
OSP Processing Times
Aged Receivables KPI​
In 2024,
Research Accounting
launched a bold initiative to redefine its service standards through a new set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). One of its most critical goals was to reduce unpaid invoices aged over 151 days.
Aged Receivables KPI
FY2025 Effort Certification​
FACO, led by Jason Guilbeault and Tiffany Cunningham, reached a 99.9% completion rate for this year’s effort certification cycle—surpassing the 99% KPI goal.
FY2025 Effort Certification
News and Announcements
January 6, 2026
Professional Development and Training for the Research Administration Community
In 2024, Senior Vice President for Research, Andrew Read identified the need for enhanced support to meet the demands of Penn State’s growing research enterprise. As part of the Research Support Trans...
October 20, 2025
Penn State’s FY25 Effort Certification: A Success Story of Collaboration and Compliance
Under the leadership of Jason Guilbeault, AVP for Post Award Contractual Compliance (PACC), the Financial Analysis and Compliance Office (FACO) continues to elevate research administration through mea...
August 4, 2025
Delivering Results: Research Accounting’s KPI Success and Service Commitment
In 2024, Research Accounting launched a bold initiative to redefine its service standards through a new set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). One of its most critical goals was to reduce unpaid in...
June 27, 2025
New Research Data Management Policy
The Office for Research Protections, with support from the Senior Vice President for Research and in collaboration with University Libraries, announces the release of University Policy RP15: Research ...
February 26, 2025
Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research
Discussion will take place on Feb. 28 and will be available to join in person or live online for the Penn State community
Learn More.
November 16, 2024
Technical/Programmatic Reporting Guidance for PIs
General
In accordance with Penn State Policy RA02, Principal Investigators (“PIs”) on sponsored projects are responsible for the management and conduct of sponsored activities.  As part of that respon...
Sign Up for Research Listservs
Penn State personnel can opt in to various research administration listservs at the following link:
(The most effective way to advance to this page is to cut and paste this link into your browser.)
ORAS Team and Org Chart
John W. Hanold
Associate Vice President for Research
Director of Research Administration Services
jhh6@psu.edu
Matthew Beissel
Director, Office of Research Accounting
mcb248@psu.edu
Tiffany Cunningham
Director of the Financial Analysis and Compliance Office
tac18@psu.edu
Jason Guilbeault
Assistant Vice President for Research
Post-Award Contractual Compliance
jpg6569@psu.edu
Robin Riglin
Assistant Vice President for Research
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
rbs15@psu.edu
Jennifer Taylor-Hillebrand
Director of the Subaward Administration and Compliance Office
jth18@psu.edu
ORAS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Office of Research Administrative Services
Address
200 Innovation Blvd.
Suite 110
University Park, PA 16802
Contact
Phone:
814-865-1372
Email:
oras@psu.edu