Welcome to FiRST
Welcome to the Finance & Research Support Team (FiRST)
FiRST was established by the School of Medicine’s Finance and Business Operations (FBO) office to provide high-quality, cost-effective financial and research administration support to a diverse group of departments across the School of Medicine.
Our mission is to make your work easier by delivering expert, reliable support to faculty, staff, and students—so you can focus on advancing research, education, and patient care. Whether requested by departments or assigned by the Associate Dean for Finance, FiRST offers a wide range of services, including:
- Budgeting, accounting, and financial processing
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Business manager-level support
- Pre-award submissions clinical trials
- Post-award management for grants and clinical trials
- HR transactions and finance journals
- All-funds financial reporting and analysis
We’re here to help you navigate complex systems, ensure compliance, and strengthen your financial operations—every step of the way.