Novak receives research administration award

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Nick Novak, assistant dean for research services in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) at UW-Madison, recently received the Robert C. Andresen Research Administration Award.

The award was established to recognize outstanding service, dedication and excellence in research administration at UW-Madison.

Novak and his team work with researchers to ensure a range of processes are followed from grant proposal submission to award closeout to addressing complex audit questions.

In addition, they ensure smooth procedures and full compliance with the conditions of research awards that are granted.

“I am thrilled to share this award with my team and everyone who works to move our research enterprise forward,” Novak said.

Novak was born and raised in Kewaunee County.

He graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1989 and UW-Madison in 1994.

He now resides in Stoughton.