The Office of the Associate Dean for Research works with and on behalf of the faculty to develop and sustain research programs. Our office grows the research portfolio by engaging external entities, leveraging faculty expertise, integrating and assembling teams and creating new opportunities, all in line with the Cockrell School's strategic plan. For questions about pre- and post-award procedures for researchers and staff, contact a member of our Contracts staff.

Location: Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ), 10th floor
Street Address: 301 E Dean Keeton St
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Phone: 512-471-2125

Industry and Research Relations  |  Research Contracts and Grant Support

Name Title Contact
Fernanda Leite Associate Dean This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Luz Vargas Executive Assistant This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Beth Hood Executive Director, Industry and Research Relations This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nicole Babilya Manager of Post Award Administration This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Carolyn Brunson Industry Relations Program Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Lainey Corliss Director of Industry Engagement This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Reggie Crim Director of Research Administration This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Julio Fonseca Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Azucena Perez Associate Director, Research Relations This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Leland Snell Director of Facilities This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Joey Walker Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.