Pre-Award Administration
Pre-Award Administration assists with the review and submission of proposals to external funding agencies for sponsored research projects.
Institutional Clearances
- Obtain final institutional approval required for sponsor submission.
Proposal Review
- Conduct review of the proposal package to ensure all applicable sponsor and institutional policies have been adhered to.
Proposal Submission
- Submit institutionally approved proposal package to sponsor.
Award Review and Negotiation
- Review all awards and ensure that all terms and conditions required by the sponsor can be met and are consistent with the policies of the institution.
- Work with the sponsor to negotiate mutually acceptable alternative language if the sponsor requests conditions or terms which either cannot be met or are out of conformance with internal policy.
Sponsor Point of Contact
- Liaise with sponsor for all required communications.
Award Modifications
- Review and submit requests to modify the terms or conditions of projects (extensions, budget revisions, etc.) to sponsors.
Subcontract Initiation and Execution
- Work with PI and URA to initiate, negotiate, and execute subcontracts on awards.
Staff

Lisa McKethan
Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Pre-Award
Pre-Award Administration
(254) 710-8905

Lisa Langlotz
Senior Pre-Award Administrator
Pre-Award Administration
(254) 710-1272



Kristy Erlanson
Senior Pre-Award Administrator
Pre-Award Administration
(254) 710-8608
Address
physical address
Cashion Academic Center1420 S 5th St, Suite 418
Waco, Texas 76706
mailing address
Pre-Award AdministrationBaylor University
One Bear Place #97360
Waco, Texas 76798