Huron Research Office: Managed services for research administration



We handle research administration. You advance discovery.


Huron Research Office is a managed services provider that helps institutions activate studies faster and strengthen pre- and post-award grant administration without sacrificing quality or compliance.





Enabling smarter, more scalable research programs

Huron Research Office helps research institutions reduce administrative burden, improve compliance, and accelerate impact, so you can stay focused on your mission.

Wherever you are on your journey, we combine experienced research operations professionals, proven operating models, and continuous improvement to remove bottlenecks, increase throughput, and provide the consistency and transparency needed to scale a high-performing research enterprise.

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    Accelerate time to activation

    We remove the bottlenecks between handoff and study start-up, so sites are enrollment ready faster. By streamlining every step, you spend less time waiting and more time enrolling patients.

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    Pre- and post-award execution with no gaps

    We strengthen every stage of the award life cycle. From proposal development through closeout, we build the operational backbone that keeps your awards on track and in compliance.

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    Strengthen compliance

    Shift the regulatory complexity to us. We design and implement the systems and oversight that keep your research operations compliant by default, so audits become a confirmation of your strength, not a source of risk.

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    Scale support to match your evolving portfolio

    Research doesn't grow on a predictable timeline. Our model scales with you, ramping support up or down as your portfolio evolves, without the lag of recruiting, onboarding, or restructuring.

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    Drive efficiency

    We transform overstretched research administration teams into high-performing operations. By bringing proven workflows, smart technology, and disciplined execution, we give your team the infrastructure they need, so they can focus on what matters most: advancing research.

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    Measure success with data-driven insights

    Our analytics and reporting give you a clear view of cycle times, bottlenecks, and performance trends across your entire portfolio — so you know exactly where to focus. With real-time visibility into your research operations, you can make evidence-based decisions that drive results.





An added bonus: Huron Research Suite

Huron Research Office utilizes the all-new Huron Research Suite to overcome today’s challenges and prepare your institution for tomorrow’s research landscape.

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    Our all-in-one research administration software is an integral component of all Huron Research Office solutions.

    We don’t use off-the-shelf technology. Our proprietary workflow tool supports grant agreements, IRB management, and other critical areas with specialized technology built by researchers for researchers.

Experienced teams, supported by best-fit technology

Our approach pairs highly experienced teams with proven technology solutions across the research administration life cycle, from pre- and post-award activities to ongoing compliance and clinical trials. Depending on the stage, we apply a mix of bespoke digital tools, including innovative AI solutions and our proprietary Huron Research Suite, to simplify complex processes, increase efficiency, strengthen accountability, and more.

 

Pre- and post-award grants management

Simplify submissions, improve accuracy, and speed up funding decisions.

Clinical trials

Accelerate timelines and maintain compliance with confidence.

Compliance

Protect research integrity while ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

 

 

 

 


How Huron managed services impacts your mission


We are a trusted leader in higher education and research, helping fuel breakthroughs every day at the world's top research organizations, including academic medical centers, cancer centers, health systems and hospitals, research institutes and foundations, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

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    tier-one research (R1) institutions, R2 doctoral universities, and special focus research institutions
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    budgets negotiated
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    clinical trial management system calendars built
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    coverage analyses executed
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    average number of days to complete not human subjects research (NHSR), exempt, and expedited reviews
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    federal awards submitted annually
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    research professionals covering all aspects of research administration and compliance

Insights and case studies

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Building an alternative model for research administration
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Why your institution should conduct a coverage analysis

Connect with a research administration expert

Joe Taylor
Joe Taylor
Managing Director
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Nate Haines
Nate Haines
Managing Director, Research
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Marisa Zuskar
Marisa Zuskar
Managing Director, Research
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Sharif Fakhr
Sharif Fakhr
Managing Director
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