How Utah State University connected research administration

Utah State University needed a more connected way to manage research administration across campus. With Kuali Research, they moved away from manual data entry and disconnected processes, giving faculty and research teams better visibility into proposals, awards, and compliance.

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Full case study

The Challenge

Disconnected Systems Limited Visibility

Before implementing Kuali Research, Utah State University's research administration processes relied on manual data entry and systems that were only accessible to the research office. Proposal information had to be re-entered from PDFs, creating delays, increasing the risk of errors, and limiting visibility for faculty throughout the proposal process. Research compliance processes were also managed separately, making it difficult for researchers to see the full picture of their research activities.

The Solution

One Connected Platform for the Research Enterprise

Utah State University implemented Kuali Research to create a single system that connects proposal development, awards, and research compliance. Faculty now participate directly in the research administration process, while administrators, compliance teams, and sponsored programs staff work from the same platform with shared visibility into research activities. Instead of managing separate systems for different functions, the university created a connected environment that supports the entire research lifecycle.

The Results

Greater Transparency. Better Collaboration.

By bringing research administration and compliance together on one platform, Utah State University improved operational efficiency while creating a more transparent experience for researchers and administrators.

• Eliminated manual re-entry of proposal data

• Improved data accuracy across research administration

• Increased visibility for faculty throughout the proposal process

• Connected proposal management and compliance on one platform

• Improved collaboration across research administration teams

• Supported increased proposal submissions through greater faculty engagement

Why Kuali
A Platform That Grows with the Institution

For Utah State University, Kuali Research has done more than modernize individual workflows. It has created a unified research ecosystem where sponsored programs, compliance offices, and faculty work together through shared processes, data, and visibility. Combined with responsive customer support, the platform continues to provide a strong foundation for research growth.