Welcome to the first addition of our new electronic version of a Research Newsletter. We have called it TU SPAN for Sponsored Programs Advisory Network and have adopted a bridge as its logo because the purpose of this newsletter will be to bridge the gap between faculty, staff, administrators and funding sponsors. It is anticipated that TU SPAN will be distributed about once a month. We promise that most editions will be short and will contain helpful information for all of you who are trying your best to write and submit grants but aren't always sure where to go for information and help. As always, the staffs of the research offices on Main Campus and HSC are always available to you. However, perhaps the information contained in these newsletters will save you some time and a few steps. We also will be recognizing those of you who have received new grants in future issues. In addition to the version sent to everyone on the university listserv, a copy will be archived on our newly revised and soon to be re-launched web site (www.research.temple.edu). Finally, we would appreciate your feedback about TU SPAN. In particular we are interested in knowing what type of information you would like us to include in future issues.

Ken Soprano
Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies: