Sponsored Research Services

The office of Sponsored Research Services (SRS) is a service unit reporting to the Dean of the Graduate School and Research. Our mission is to support West Texas A&M University researchers in securing external funding and providing expert advice and administrative services during the pre- and post-award stages of the sponsored research project. We are committed to providing our internal and external customers professional and responsive service at all times.

This site is under construction. It is being designed to provide information regarding the policies and guidelines that govern sponsored research at West Texas A&M University as well as providing tools to assist researchers in administering their projects. Check back often to see what's new!

Executive Director
Kaaren J. Downey
KRC 186AA
WTAMU Box 60217
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
806-651-3554
kdowney@wtamu.edu

Senior Grants Specialist
Dona DeOtte
KRC 187A
WTAMU Box 60217
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
806-651-2982
ddeotte@wtamu.edu

Grants Specialist
Steve McLean
KRC 187B
WTAMU Box 60217
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
806-651-2983
smclean@wtamu.edu

Administrative Assistant
Melissa Moore
KRC 187
WTAMU Box 60217
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
806-651-2984
mgmoore@wtamu.edu

SRS email: srs@wtamu.edu

SRS Fax: 806-651-3555

What's New

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Hunt, who was recently awarded an NSF Small Grant for Exploratory Research, Combustion Synthesis of Nanostructured Metallic Foams: Reactant Composition and Antibacterial Properties. Read more about Dr. Hunt’s research from the TEES Regional Spotlight!

Coming soon to our site: New links that will provide vital information to our researchers concerning Funding Sites, Institutional Information, Guidelines and Compliance, Forms, Submitting a Proposal, and Post-Award Requirements. For now, visit our newly reconstructed Funding Agencies page.

Travel notes: In conjunction with IRS standard rates, the mileage reimbursement rate is .50 per mile as of 1/1/2010. The University has adopted Mapquest for the official mileage reimbursement guide. (Some exceptions apply.) Each travel voucher must have a copy of the mapquest mileage calculation attached for mileage reimbursement. For more specific information, contact Jane Butcher at 651-2090.

Current F&A rates: 52% On Campus and 9% Off Campus. "Off-Campus" is defined as "All activities performed in facilities not owned by the institution and to which rent is directly allocated to the project(s). Actual costs will be apportioned between on-campus and off-campus components. Each portion will bear the appropriate rate." BOTH criteria of WTAMU not owning the facilities AND rent being charged to the project MUST be present for the off-campus rate to apply. If both of the criteria are not present the appropriate rate to charge is the on-campus rate.

Current Fringe Benefit rates: Contact our office.

Suggestions for the SRS website? Email them here.