The Office of Research functions under the core value that the people of New Mexico deserve world-class healthcare informed by cutting-edge research. We believe that effective, community-driven science improves patient care and drives meaningful academic advancement.
Our office serves as a central resource for faculty, trainees, and staff engaged in research across the Department of Internal Medicine. We help investigators develop competitive proposals, understand sponsor requirements, and ensure submissions are compliant, timely, and complete.
Research Assistance
The Office of Research will assist researchers and staff with all facets of the application process for contracts and grants. We work in close coordination with the UNM Health Sciences Sponsored Projects Office and other campus partners to ensure all submissions meet institutional and sponsor requirements.
Our office offers administrative support to help:
Develop compliant budgets using internal tools and align them with sponsor and institutional requirements, including NIH salary cap and F&A policies
Complete sponsor-specific forms and internal documents, including budget justifications, biosketches, Other Support, and subaward materials
Interpret agency guidelines and ensure compliance with sponsor expectations, including those from federal agencies, foundations, industry and other flow-through funders
Coordinate with subrecipients, collaborating institutions, and division leadership to finalize proposal materials
Prepare and submit applications using systems such as ASSIST, Grants.gov, eBRAP, and other submission platforms
Support post-submission tasks such as Just-in-Time responses, sponsor-required updates, and progress report preparation
We also help with early planning by reviewing timelines, building internal checklists, and ensuring each proposal moves through review and routing without delay.
Support for Residents and Fellows
The Office of Research administers internal funds to support travel stipends for residents and fellows who are presenting research at professional conferences. These awards help promote academic growth and connect residents and fellows with the broader scientific community. Contact Kathy Foster for more information.
Leadership and Collaboration
Larissa Myaskovsky, PhD, Vice Chair of Research, provides strategic leadership for the Department of Internal Medicine’s research mission. Dr. Myaskovsky supports the department’s goals of advancing scientific discovery, building research capacity, and fostering mentorship across all divisions.
Supporting your research is our priority. Connect with us early so we can help you meet deadlines, stay compliant, and focus on your work.
