Council on Research (COR)

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.

2025-2026 Council on Research Membership
2025-2026 Council on Research Membership

Contact the Council on Research

Ex Officio

  • Kesavadas, Thenkurussi, VPRED, Division for Research & Economic Development
  • Kumar, Satyendra, AVP, Division for Research & Economic Development

Teaching

  • Andam, Cheryl, Assoc Prof, Biology (CAS) – Term: 2024-2026
  • Atrey, Pradeep, Assoc Prof, Computer Sci (CNSE) – Term: 2025-2027
  • Korobeynikov, Dmitry, Assoc Prof, History (CAS) – Term: 2024-2026
  • Marschke, Gerald (Jerry), Assoc Prof, Economics (CAS) – Term: 2025-2027

Teaching, Senator

  • Ford, Angel, Assoc Prof, Information Sci (CEHC) – Term: 2024-2026
  • Strully, Kate, Assoc Prof, Sociology (CAS) – Term: 2024-2026
  • Timm, Oliver, Assoc Prof, ASRC (CAS) – Term: 2025-2027
  • Tracy, Melissa, Assoc Prof, Epid & Biostat (CIHS) – Term: 2025-2027
  • Zaremsky, Matt, Assoc Prof, Math & Statistics (CAS) – Term: 2025-2027

Faculty/Staff

  • Nair, Arshad, Research Sci, ASRC – Term: 2024-2025
  • Yu, Fangqun, Sr. Research Sci, ASRC – Term: 2024-2026

Professional

  • Ellsworth, Kristen, Sr. Staff Asst, Facilities Mgmt – Term: 2025-2027
  • Selvam, Sangeetha, Sr. Staff Asst, RNA Institute – Term: 2025-2027

 

Designees of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Designees of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
  • McCullen, Laura
    Assistant Vice President for Research, Office of Regulatory & Research Compliance    
  • Kaloyeros, Paula
    Assistant VP, Sponsored Programs Administration    
  • Ryle, Ashey 
    Director, Finance & Administration, Office of the VP for Research and Econ. Dev.
  • Gonczlik, Peter
    Director, Innovation Development & Commercialization    
  • Cole, Lauren
    Director, RF 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 and Charges
Benevolent Grant Review
Benevolent Grant Review

Benevolent Association Research Grant for Graduate Students

Chair: Dmitry Korobeynikov

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
Conference/Journal Support Awards Review

Chair: Joshua Isralowitz

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
FRAP-A Awards Review

Faculty Research Awards Program-Category A

Chair: Melissa Tracy

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
Committee on Centers, Institutes and Specialized Research Laboratories

Chair: Brian Rose

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
Excellence in Research & Creative Activities Review

Chair: Brian Rose

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
Researchers Liaison Committee

Co-Chairs: Melissa Tracy and Brian Rose

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 3 to 5 p.m.
September 2025 Agenda
Location: Zoom

 

CoR Member Orientation
CoR Member Orientation Files
CoR Member Orientation Files