Technology Transfer Resources

East Tennessee State University, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Dr. Louise Nuttle
Interim Director of Sponsored Programs
Ada Earnest House
P.O. Box 70565
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 423.439.6000
Fax: 423.439.6050
E-mail: research@etsu.edu

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) administers grant proposals, grant awards and contracts awarded to ETSU for research and sponsored programs. We also provide outreach services to the university community which includes providing workshops on grant and research-related topics and communicating funding opportunities information.

Tennessee State University, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs
Marcus W. Shute, P.E., Ph.D.
Vice President
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615.963.7631
Fax: 615.963.5068
E-mail: research@tnstate.edu

The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) delivers value-added, "one-stop" support and management throughout the research process. In addition, RSP provides research leadership, information, and pre- and post-award services to encourage faculty and staff to engage in research.

University of Tennessee, UT Research Foundation
Fred Tompkins
President
1534 White Avenue, Suite 403
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865.974.1882
E-mail: vhunley@tennessee.edu

The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is formed as a not-for-profit corporation to promote and manage research and technology commercialization throughout the statewide university. With offices in Knoxville and Memphis, the foundation seeks to promote entrepreneurial spirit and grow Tennessee's economy by supporting development and dissemination of intellectual property and helping create technology-related businesses.

Vanderbilt University, Office of Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development
Christoper D. McKinney
Director
1207 17th Avenue South, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.343.2430
Fax: 615.343.4419
E-mail: otted@vanderbilt.edu

The Office of Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development (OTTED) plays the major role in protecting and preserving the intellectual property assets of Vanderbilt University, licensing technology developed by Vanderbilt inventors and innovators, and assisting in the start-up of companies which commercialize Vanderbilt technology. Through these activities, OTTED substantially benefits inventors, Vanderbilt University, its community, and the public at-large.