Overview
ICSI’s Research Administration team oversees and manages grants, agreements, and policies that ensure the continuity and impact of our research programs. The team works closely with researchers to navigate funding requirements, maintain compliance, and support proposal development. Through strategic guidance and operational support, they help to translate innovative ideas into successfully funded research initiatives.
Grants & Contracts
We establish, manage, and maintain grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with a wide range of sponsors and partners. These include government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels; industry; philanthropic foundations; and academic or research institutions. Our team provides comprehensive support that includes robust legal and logistical reviews and reporting to ensure all agreements are properly managed and strategically aligned to help maximize their impact and value for all parties involved.
We utilize GrantForward, a powerful, easy-to-use grant search platform to help discover thousands of funding opportunities tailored to specific research topics with personalized grant recommendations and automated alerts. Take a tour and discover its capabilities at GrantForward.
Contact us at contact @ icsi.berkeley.edu for inquiries related to new or ongoing contracts and grants.
Research Integrity
Producing high-quality research starts with doing things the right way. We’re committed to supporting that goal by developing and maintaining clear, thoughtful policies that guide research practices and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards. Everyone contributing to work at ICSI—whether long-term staff or visiting collaborators—plays an important role in upholding our shared commitment to research integrity and excellence.
Research Security
ICSI’s Research Administration and IT teams are committed to safeguarding sensitive data, intellectual property, and research findings from unauthorized access, misuse, or exploitation. We provide infrastructure that ensures secure research environments while upholding the free exchange of ideas and information and encouraging international collaboration. Our approach supports responsible innovation by embedding security into every stage of the research lifecycle.
