Empowering Nursing Research from Idea to Impact
31
Active Research Grant
12
Training & Special Projects
36.4 M
Total Value of Current Grants
About the Cain Center
The Cain Center for Nursing Research supports School of Nursing faculty and graduate students throughout the research lifecycle—from proposal development and grant submission to project management, statistical consultation, and publication support. Located on the third floor of the Nursing Building, the Cain Center provides resources, expertise, and administrative support to strengthen research programs across the School of Nursing.
Research Support Services
The Cain Center offers comprehensive support for faculty and graduate student research initiatives.
Grant Development & Proposal Support
- Individual grant consultations
- Grant-writing workshops and proposal development sessions
- Mock study sections and proposal reviews
- Assistance with external grant proposal preparation and submission
- Support for graduate student research training grant applications
Research & Publication Support
- Manuscript and proposal editing
- Research methods consultation
- Statistical consultation through the Center for Applied Data Science (CADS)
Funding & Post-Award Support
- Funding opportunity identification and dissemination
- Consultation on reviewer feedback and resubmission strategies
- Post-award fiscal and project management support
Research Compliance & Training
- Assistance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and approvals
- Guidance on research compliance and human subjects protections
- Workshops on research, grant development, and compliance topics
Cain Center Lab
The Cain Center Lab provides faculty, researchers, and students with technology, software, and research resources that support data analysis and scholarly productivity. The lab offers computing resources, statistical and qualitative analysis tools, and consultation support for quantitative and qualitative research.
How We Support Research
- Access to statistical and qualitative analysis software
- Research computing and data management resources
- Printing and scanning services for research projects
- Guidance from trained lab assistants
- Connections to statistical consultation services through the Center for Applied Data Science (CADS)
School of Nursing Research Committe
The School of Nursing Research Committee supports faculty, researchers, and students by providing guidance throughout the development of research studies and quality improvement initiatives. The committee promotes research excellence through feedback on study design, human subjects research, and institutional review processes prior to formal submission.
How We Support Research
- Feedback on research protocols before IRB submission
- Consultation on human subjects research design
- Guidance for quality improvement projects
- Review of research-related policies and procedures
- Information on institutional review and approval processes
- Resources to support IRB compliance
Research Resources
IRB Resources
UT Research Management Suite
The UT Research Management Suite is the online platform used to manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, including investigator submissions and protocol management.
IRB Module Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about submitting and managing protocols in the UT Research Management Suite.
IRB Office Hours
The IRB office offers open office hours to assist investigators and research teams. Office hours vary throughout the year.
Grant Management Resources
Grant Balance Forecaster
The Grant Balance Forecaster is a web-based tool that helps principal investigators and grant managers project spending rates, monitor account balances, and identify potential over-spending or under-spending issues.
Grand Balance Forecaster User Guide
The user guide provides step-by-step instruction for using the Grand Balance Forecaster tool.
UT Direct Access Instructions
Access to UT Direct account balances is required to use the Grant Balance Forecaster.
Meet the Cain Center Team
Shelli Kesler, PhD
Director
Office: NUR 3.102H
Phone: 512-232-4710
Email: srkesler@austin.utexas.edu
John Bellquist, PhD
Editor IV
Office: 3.102M
Phone: 512-232-1835
Email: jbellquist@mail.nur.utexas.edu
Cindy Taylor, MSIS
Sr. Grants & Contracts Specialist
Office: 3.102K
Phone: 512-232-4710
Email: ctaylor@nursing.utexas.edu
Rene Leonhardt
Post-award Grants Administrator
Office: NUR 3.102P
Phone: 512-232-4704
Email: rene.leonhardt@nursing.utexas.edu
Karen Michlik, BSocSc
Administrative Asst, Procurement & Purchasing Services
Office: 3.102L
Email: karen.michlik@nursing.utexas.edu