Building the operational backbone that complex research demands.

Our Approach

We work primarily with universities, research organizations (publicly or privately funded), and non-profits driving research-focused missions.

From setting up a single reporting tool to building out a complete project management framework for your research center, our fractional approach scales to fit your project size and budget.

One PM or a full team sourced from our network of research operations experts

Our services

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    Research Project Operations

    We turn complex research projects into manageable systems. From multi-site initiatives to reporting management, we design the operational infrastructure that keeps you on track.

    What we deliver:

    - Custom project management support to guide your teams from proposal development to post-award management

    - Tracking systems for finance, milestones, collaborators, and deliverables

    - Meeting protocols and documentation templates that drive accountability

    - Workflow automation strategies for approvals, data collection, and reporting

    The result:

    Predictable progress, transparent collaboration, and less time wrestling with administrative chaos.

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    Process Mapping & System Design

    We help research offices and academic departments identify bottlenecks and build systems that actually work.

    What we deliver:

    - End-to-end process mapping for pre-award, post-award, and research admin workflows

    - Visual SOPs and documentation that ensure consistency and ease onboarding

    - Gap analyses with actionable recommendations for improvement

    - Stakeholder facilitation sessions to align teams and build consensus

    The result:

    Less duplication, faster turnaround times, and clearer communication across your organization.

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    Research Reporting & Deliverables

    We transform reporting from a burden into a strategic asset. From progress reports to project-specific deliverables, we create clear, compelling outputs that sponsors and leadership trust.

    What we deliver:

    - Interim and final project reports that meet sponsor requirements

    - Detailed project plans, timelines, charts, and figures

    - Executive summaries and slide decks tailored to your audience

    - Quality review and consistency editing for multi-author documents

    The result:

    Polished, compliant deliverables that strengthen relationships and build funder confidence.

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    Training & Facilitation

    We build capability within your teams so improvements stick long after we're gone.

    What we deliver:

    - Training sessions on research project management tools and best-practices

    - Process mapping workshops and one-on-one coaching for project leads

    - Facilitation of strategic planning, project kickoffs, and retrospective meetings

    - Objectives and Key Results (OKR) & metrics development

    The result:

    Teams that are aligned, equipped, and confident managing research operations independently.