administration
Welcome to the
MSI Contract and Grant Administration Unit
CONTACTS:
Bonnie Williamson, Manager
805/893-2344
williamson@msi.ucsb.edu
Deanna Cervantes, Analyst
805/893-8186
cervantes@msi.ucsb.edu
Judy McCaslin, Officer
805/893-8186
mccaslin@msi.ucsb.edu
Marie Ciluaga, Special Projects
805/893-2344
ciluaga@msi.ucsb.edu
Marine Science Building 4L
We will be happy to work with you in the following areas:
Proposal submission (including FastLane questions)
Interpreting award conditions
Agency approvals/Award extensions
Entertainment approvals/conditions
Visas for foreign employees
Cost Sharing
Annual Report
MSI T-shirts
WHO TO CONTACT:
Contact Bonnie with your questions about conditions of your award, report submission requirements, and when you want to obtain an extension to your award or contact the agency about other changes. She is one of the people who will assist you with proposal submission. Bonnie is the contact if you are planning a conference or special activity and have questions regarding policy and procedures. Also, see Bonnie if you want to purchase MSI T-Shirts!
Judy can assist you when you plan to submit a proposal. She can answer your questions regarding agency proposal requirements, FastLane, deadlines, etc. She can also help with requests or letters to the funding agencies. Those persons with Sea Grant funding will want to keep in touch with Judy regarding Trainees and associated issues. Judy is the point of contact when dealing with visas for non-U.S. employees. She is Bonnie’s back-up and should be contacted whenever you need assistance and are unable to reach Bonnie.
Joanna is the person whom you must contact prior to incurring costs for any entertainment, to insure that policies are followed and that necessary approvals are obtained. She prepares the cost sharing reports that are required for most awards. Joanna assists with proposal submission. She assists PIs with reporting requirements for awards. And if Bonnie isn't available, see Joanna to purchase MSI stuff (shirts, hats, sweatshirts).

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