The College of Arts and Sciences Research Office exists to facilitate research, scholarship, and creative activities of faculty, staff, and students in the College and to support faculty and staff in seeking intramural and extramural support.

Dr. Michael Menze, Associate Dean of Research, is a professor in the Department of Biology.

Call 502-852-8962 or email

Cary Chernov, Research Grants Coordinator, Sr., provides assistance to A&S faculty with sponsored project proposal development to comply with sponsor guidelines and university policy. She provides help in proposal budgeting and application completion for sponsor funding consideration.

Call 502-852-2240 or email

Diane Penrod, Research Manager, works with Dr. Buchanan reviewing proposals and provides expertise on policies, procedures and budgeting issues when needed for sponsored projects. She also serves as an Unit Business Manager Senior for the A&S Business Center, and is the primary contact for A&S Unit Business Managers with grant-related questions and resolution of financial grant management issues with central administrative offices.

Call 502-852-2803 or email

Jon Schmidt, Research Proposal Officer II, provides assistance to A&S faculty with sponsored project proposal development to comply with sponsor guidelines and university policy. He provides help in proposal budgeting and application completion for sponsor funding consideration.

Call 502-852-5588 or email