ABOUT the Office of Sponsored Programs 

Director: Fariba S. Deravi   fderav1@aum.edu 334-244-3249

• The director provides support and guidance for grant proposal identification, development, and submission;
• Provides support for/and oversight of PI's grant reporting requirements;
• Coordinates and manages the activities of the AUM Research Council;
• Provides opportunities for education and training;
• Completes and submits required reports and establishes internal control measures;
• Manages unit in a manner to ensure efficient operations and fiscal accountability;
• Communicates the purpose, policies, and successes of the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Research Compliance Manager: Debra G. Tomblin   dtomblin@aum.edu 334-244-3250

• The RCM maintains the Office of Research Compliance within the Office of Sponsored Programs;
• Pre-Award (IRB) Research Administrator;
• Coordinates training and encourages faculty grant submission;
• Contact point for IRB CITI training;
• Manage and coordinate the departmental information;
• Responsible for quarterly newsletter.

Program Associate: Maria Thomas    tthomas5@aum.edu 334-244-3717

• Coordinates and completes special or on-going projects/tasks/responsibilities;
• Maintains and publishes new information for the website and SharePoint;
• Codes, tabulate, and assemble fiscal, statistical, and related data;
• Maintain financial records on grant activities;
• Maintain departmental records/accounts;
• Proofread documents/written materials;
• Manage the administration and financial operations of the office.
  

•  Location:  Room 114, Admin. Bldg. AUM
• Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 244023, Montgomery, AL 36124
  Physical Address for Deliveries:  7440 East Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117
• Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Phone:  334-244-3717
• Fax:  334-244-3895