Office of Research Infrastructure

The Office of Research Infrastructure (ORI) is responsible for the oversight of major facilities and mid-scale research infrastructure funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The office has two branches: Research Infrastructure: - Leads oversight of major facilities and mid-scale research infrastructure in design, construction, operations, and disposition stages of the research infrastructure life cycle. - Collaborates with NSF's research directorates to ensure infrastructure supports the highest priority science needs. - Leads coordination with internal and external stakeholders regarding major and mid-scale research infrastructure. Mission Assurance: - Serves as the agency's primary resource for policies and procedures related to major facilities and mid-scale research infrastructure. - Provides expert assistance with the technical aspects of project planning, management, budgeting and oversight for major facilities and mid-scale research infrastructure. - Assesses construction projects for cost and schedule risk. The office is led by the NSF chief officer for research facilities.