University of Utah. Vice President for Research Office.

President James Fletcher appointed William S. Partridge to the position in 1966. Partridge was replaced in 1979 by James J. Brophy, who held the post until his retirement in 1990.

From the description of Vice President for Research Office records, 1948-1990. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 750625756

From the guide to the University of Utah Vice President for Research Office records, 1948-1990, 1963-1990, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

The main function of the office of the Vice President for Research is to provide coordination and administration of research activities, primarily those activities involving federal government funding. This involves maintaining contacts with various government agencies and acting as a mediator between faculty seeking funding and the agencies involved. The office also makes suggestions to faculty regarding the appropriate agency to contact and the method of approach. During the period covered by these records, William S. Partridge served as Vice President for Research.

From the guide to the University of Utah Vice President for Research Office records, 1966-1979, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)