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Meet The Team

Learn about who we are and how we support the College community in their pursuit of funding. 

About Us

The Office of Sponsored Research staff comments on and edits proposals, assists with budget compilation, and makes available sample proposals and other useful information to grant applicants.

Our Services and Resources

  • The Faculty Grants Handbook is a general guide for writing, submitting, and administering grants. It also states the College's policies and procedures related to grant—and contract-supported research and provides more information on College policies and guidelines. Learn more in the Faculty Handbook.
  • The Sponsored Research Office subscribes to , a leading tool for matching research interests with potential funding programs. Community members can search the database with their 61´«Ã½tv email.
  • Explore grant writing tips.

Director of Sponsored Research Consult

The Director of Sponsored Research is responsible for the administration and coordination of all grant proposals for research and other sponsored programs, and for oversight of internally and externally funded research budgets.

Faculty members are encouraged to consult the Director of Sponsored Research when planning and preparing grant applications. All proposals submitted to outside sources by faculty members must be reviewed by the Director to assure compliance with the sponsor's and the College's policies and guidelines, and to assure budgetary accuracy and completeness. Preliminary draft proposals are welcome.

Sponsored Research Team

Sarah E. Robertson

Assistant Provost and Director of Sponsored Research
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  • Director and leader on OSR strategic planning
  • Research development lead – grant editing, review preparation, and Funder/Program Officer liaison
  • Administrator for internal grants from Faculty Awards and Grants Committee and manager of limited submission opportunities
  • Lead contact for IP or grant agreement questions
Contact
Location Taylor Hall 213 - Office
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Billie Jo Ember

Grants Associate and Department Coordinator, Russian
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  • Provides pre-award support, including funding searches, grant editing, budget preparation
  • Fulbright Scholar Liaison
  • Export control and subaward lead
Contact
Location Pensby 204 - Office
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Abby Gilman

Assistant Director, Sponsored Research
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  • Provides pre-award support, including funding searches, grant editing, budget preparation
  • Administrator for both the IRB and IBC
  • Compliance manager for RCR, COI, Effort Reporting, and other requirements and trainings
Contact
Location Taylor Hall 210 - Office
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Contact Us

Sponsored Research Office

Sarah E. Robertson, Director of Sponsored Research
Phone: 610-526-5496
Fax: 610-526-5165
serobertso@brynmawr.edu

Abby Gilman, Research Grants and Compliance Manager
Phone: 610-526-5126
agilman@brynmawr.edu

Billie Jo Ember, Grants Associate
Phone: 610-526-7504
bember@brynmawr.edu

109 Taylor Hall
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101 North Merion Ave
61´«Ã½tv PA 19010-2899