Administrative Services [Core A]

Director - Jeffrey Neul, M.D., Ph.D.

About

The primary objectives of Administrative Core A are to:

• Provide scientific leadership and administrative/financial oversight of the research cores and research component project
• Facilitate multidisciplinary research
• Recruit new researchers to the IDDRC
• Maintain an educational environment to engage investigators, trainees, and community stakeholders
• Enable communication, dissemination, and implementaiton of IDDRC activities targeted to specific diverse stakeholder audiences

To learn more about Core A and its services, watch the Core A Overview webinar.

Core A Services

Core A services may be requested through the Core A service request form (button at left).

• Center Administration, Core Oversight, and Governance

• Fiscal and Resource Management

  Overall IDDRC fiscal and resource management. Administration of IDD-related grants and contracts, including personnel and purchasing. Administration of Nicholas Hobbs Discovery Awards, Director's Strategic Priorities Grants, and other philanthropy.

• Space and Facilities

  Physical maintenance, housekeeping, security, room reservation, parking. Allocation of VKC-administered space.

• Training and Education

  Training and Education activities, e.g., lecture series, workshops, conferences. Administration of Travel Grants for Affiliates and IDDRC Collaborative Scholarships.

• Graphics and Technical Services

  Graphics services for brochures, fliers, newsletters; journal figures; photography; images and design for electronic and print media. IT services for specialized IDDRC-related needs.

• Communication and Dissemination

  Communication activities include websites, social media, print materials, and dissemination services.

• Implementation Science Consultations

  Consultative services to IDDRC investigators to develop plans for carrying out and evaluating implementation efforts.