The new Office of Research Administration (RA) provides administrative support throughout the lifecycle of an ICDDR,B research project. Its functions include supporting PIs in finding funding, receiving IRB approval, negotiating and approving research contracts, meeting grant requirements, and disseminating the scientific results. The RA office brings together project facilitation functions under one umbrella as a “one-stop service point,” to ensure quality research, policy compliances, increased administrative efficiency and timely completion of study reports. The RA office will help the Centre keep on track toward the goals defined in its Strategic Plan and toward Bangladesh’s achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.