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The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) provides support to faculty, students, and staff across RU-N working to secure external funding for their research, service, and outreach projects and academic programs.
   Our staff is available to meet with members of the RU-N community to discuss their research and academic project interests and connect them to various resources designed to help find funding and collaborative opportunities. We welcome principal investigators/project directors at all levels of expertise and look forward to discussing specific proposals as well as exploring ideas and possibilities. To arrange an individual meeting, a presentation, or a seminar for small groups, please contact your assigned Contract/Grant Specialist or another member of our staff.
Piotr Piotrowiak
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Collaborations
Phone: 973-353-1537
E-mail: piotr@newark.rutgers.edu
Brandi Williams
Unit Manager
Phone: 973-353-1537
E-mail: brandi.williams99@rutgers.edu
 

Ipsita Sengupta
Research Contract/Grant Specialist
Phone: 973-353-1539
E-mail: is472@rutgers.edu

 
 

Christina Altamura
Research Contract/Grant Specialist
Phone: 973-353-1540
E-mail: c.altamura@rutgers.edu

 
 

        Jacqueline Martinez
        Research Contract/Grant Specialist
        Phone: 973-353-3461
        E-mail: jem542@newark.rutgers.edu

 
Experienced university administrator with substantial expertise in developing structure and compliance controls to ensure streamlined operations, efficiency, and success of departments involved in research and sponsored programs. Throughout my 18-year career as a university administrator, I have held positions such as Post-award Manager for Grants and Contracts, Pre- and Post-Award Business Manager for the Dean's Office of Research, Director of Administration for Digital Media and Special Projects, Director of Faculty Affairs, and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs. I've built a reputation for continually improving business processes and systems, enhancing at-risk projects using technology to improve grant portfolio visibility for easier administration and reporting. I have a Master of Business Administration in accounting and project management, Master of Science in Project Management and Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics.  

Anthony L. Mayo, Ph.D.
Senior Grant Facilitator
Phone: 973-353-1533
E-mail: mayoal@newark.rutgers.edu