About the COR
The Council on Research is responsible for the periodic review of research initiatives and allocation of research funding within the institution. It is also responsible for making research policy recommendations to the University Senate. As further expanded upon in the Charter of the University Senate, Section X.5.3. –X5.7.
2026-2027 Council on Research Membership
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Teaching
- Korobeynikov, Dmitry (COR Co-chair), Associate Professor, History (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2026-2028
- Andam, Cheryl, Associate Professor, Biology (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2024-2026
- Atrey, Pradeep, Associate Professor, Computer Science (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering) – Term: 2025-2027
Teaching, Senator
- Tracy, Melissa (COR Co-chair), Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics (College of Integrated Health Sciences) – Term: 2025-2027
- Fox, Ashley, Associate Professor, Public Administration & Policy (Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy) – Term: 2025-2027
- Gorman, Brandon, Associate Professor, Sociology (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: Fall 2026
- Lawrence, Gracelee, Associate Professor, Art & Art Hist (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2026-2028
- Serrano, Carmen, Associate Professor, Languages, Literatures and Cultures (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2026-2027
- Timm, Oliver, Associate Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2025-2027
- Zaremsky, Matt, Associate Professor, Math & Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences) – Term: 2025-2027
Faculty/Staff
- Yu, Fangqun, Senior Research Faculty, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center – Term: 2024-2026
Professional
- Ellsworth, Kristen, Senior Staff Assistant, Facilities Management – Term: 2025-2027
- Selvam, Sangeetha, Senior Staff Assistant, RNA Institute – Term: 2026-2028
Designees of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
- McCullen, Laura
Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance, Office of Regulatory & Research Compliance - Woller Kaloyeros, Paula
Assistant Vice President & Deputy Operations Manager, Sponsored Programs Administration - Ryle, Ashey
Director of Finance & Administration, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development - Gonczlik, Peter
Director, Office of Technology Transfer - Cole, Lauren
Director, Research Foundation Human Resources
Initiatives
The Council advises the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) on matters including, but not limited to, the establishment and continuance of Centers, Institutes or Laboratories as guided by the University Policy on Organized Research Units. The Council makes recommendations to the University Planning and Policy Council and the Senate when it determines that major new research initiatives and commitments may significantly affect University organization and resource allocation.
The Council is responsible for all policies that guide research procedures conducted by University members with regard to the wellbeing of animal and human subjects, safety standards, and compliance with other regulatory standards.
The Council, which may include ad hoc committees that include expertise from faculty who are not members of the council, review applications for internal campus research support mechanisms including Faculty Seed Funding and Graduate Student Funding via the Benevolent Association Research Grant.
Subcommittees & Charges
Benevolent Grant Review
Benevolent Association Research Grant for Graduate Students
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Review applications/proposals and make recommendations for funding to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development via COR. The committee may also review program guidelines and procedures and submit recommended changes to the Chair of COR.
Conference/Journal Support Awards Review
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Review applications/proposals and make recommendations for funding to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development via COR. The committee may also review program guidelines and procedures and submit recommended changes to the Chair of COR.
FRAP-A Awards Review
Faculty Research Awards Program-Category A
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Review applications/proposals and make recommendations for funding to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development via COR. The committee may also review program guidelines and procedures and submit recommended changes to the Chair of COR.
Committee on Centers, Institutes and Specialized Research Laboratories
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Responsible for guiding the COR’s actions as charged by the University Policy on Organized Research Units. In coordination with the University’s assessment/evaluation initiatives, the committee will recommend improvements to the current procedures for evaluating organized research units.
Excellence in Research & Creative Activities Review
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Propose short-list of possible external committee members, prioritizing former awardees, active principal investigators, and/or full professors. Review nomination packets and make recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development for the University’s Excellence in Research & Creative Activities Award. Also, review nominations and make recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development for the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities and the SUNY Research Award.
Researchers Liaison Committee
Chair: 2026-2027 to be determined
Consider improvements to the campus procedures related to grants management. Provide recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, via COR, on methods to improve investigators’ capacity to efficiently apply for external funding and manage grants received.
Meetings, Minutes & Agendas
2026-2027 to be determined
Location: Zoom
COR Member Orientation