The staff, management and leadership of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
department envisions an entity that provides an environment that fosters intellectual
discovery, creative problem solving and the dissemination and application of knowledge
by eliminating administrative burden inherent in the search for external funding resources.
Our goal is to serve as advocates for grant seekers by providing comprehensive support
services over the life cycle of the grant, starting from concept development through
project close-out. This includes the development and dissemination of policies and
procedures, ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the University and
funding agencies, the preparation and submission of proposals and appropriate documentation.
Research and Sponsored Programs provides assistance to all members of the University
community with the submission of proposals for external support of research, creative,
instructional, and service activities.
Sponsored programs is a project that may support research, instruction, training and/or
public service that is sponsored in whole or in part, by sources external to the University
for which there is an expectation (implied or expressed) on the part of the sponsor
for performance, deliverable(s) or outcome(s). Sponsored Programs include activities
funded through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. A sponsored program
is initiated with a proposal to the sponsor and followed by an award with specific
terms, objectives, rights, and reporting requirements.
