Staff Profile
Sarah Pears
Assistant Grants & Contracts Manager
- Email: sarah.pears@ncl.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 5324
- Address: Grants & Contracts, SAGE & HASS
Research, Strategy and Development
Newcastle University
King's Gate (Level 4)
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Introduction
I work in the Grants and Contracts team, which is part of the University Research Office. The team's role as a whole is to provide efficient, timely support to academics applying for research grants in the SAgE and HASS faculties.
Background
I began working at the University in 2001 first working in the Research Accounting Section and then moving to the Grants & Contracts Team in 2003.
Roles and Responsibilities
As one of the Assistant Grants & Contracts Managers, I provide advice and support on a range of activities to staff in the research environment from the initial application through to project set up.
This includes;
· Advising on costings, eligibility, funder guidelines and University policies.
· Providing official University approval of applications for submission.
· Checking terms and conditions of award.
· Drafting/negotiation of contracts – including collaboration agreements, subcontracts, studentships and confidentiality agreements.
· Liaising with the relevant services in the University to ensure effective management of the award.
As part of my role I am an authorised signatory on research applications.
I work part time, my working hours are Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Business Studies