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Looking to fund research, creative scholarship or campus activities? The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for preparing, interpreting, negotiating and accepting agreements for all sponsored projects funded via grants, cooperative agreements, reimbursement agreements or contracts. We also help prepare and negotiate all subawards for collaborative research. 

MEET THE OSP TEAM

Office of Research and Sponsored Program Staff & Key Contacts

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Tesse Sayen

Director, Research Development and Sponsored Programs

tsayen@nmu.edu (906) 227-2322

Office Location:

401 Cohodas Hall

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Enrico Sassi

Assistant Director, Research Development and Sponsored Programs

esassi@nmu.edu (906) 227-1925

Office Location:

401 Cohodas

Principal Administrative Assistant

Position vacant

grants@nmu.edu (906) 227-2590

Office Location:

401 Cohodas

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Kathleen Frazier

Senior Accountant; Grants Accountant

gfinance@nmu.edu (906) 227-1076

Office Location:

Hedgcock Building, Controller's Office

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Lisa Eckert

Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

leckert@nmu.edu (906) 227-1291

Office Location:

401 Cohodas Hall

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Derek Anderson

IRB Chair

dereande@nmu.edu (906) 227-1873

Office Location:

213 Whitman Hall

IACUC Chair

IACUC Chair

iacucchr@nmu.edu