Our Mission:

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) exists to help faculty and staff apply for and secure external funds in support of their creative ideas and professional interests. The office provides guidance, information, and technical assistance to faculty engaged in externally funded research, instruction, community service and other scholarly activity. In accomplishing this mission, ORSP ensures accountability, compliance and stewardship for sponsored programs as directed by the values of our campus and by all applicable Federal, State, and University policies, procedures and regulations.

ORSP is a full service department that is knowledgeable in all phases of pre- and post-award policies and procedures and available to assist during the entire life of the project. Assistance is available from the conceptual development of a project, to identifying potential funding sources, writing and submitting a proposal, developing the budget and identifying any cost share, negotiating an award, implementing and managing an awarded project, monitoring for CSUEB and sponsor compliance, and ending with overseeing all requirements for the official close of a project.  ORSP belongs to a network of various university divisions and departments (including the CSUEB Foundation), who work together as a team to deliver exceptional service to any individual or group pursuing external funding.

Our Services:

Pre-Award Services Provided by ORSP:

• Publicizing information on grants available from federal, state and local agencies and from private foundations and corporations.
• Assist with developing proposal submissions to sponsors which include the following:
  • Letters of inquiry.
  • Pre-proposals.
  • Final proposal narratives.
  • Final budgets and budget justifications.
• Assure proposals are in compliance with university and sponsor guidelines and regulations.
• Route proposals for endorsement by appropriate administration officials prior to submitting to sponsoring agencies.
• Submit proposals in accordance with sponsor guidelines.

Post-Award Services Provided by ORSP:

The services provided to faculty and staff administrators of sponsored projects, and programs include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meeting with the Principal Investigator (PI) / Program Director and project staff to provide assistance with program and Chartfield Numbers set up.
• Assisting PIs in monitoring expenditures in compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and processing all documents related to expenditures.
• Ensuring accurate fiscal and technical reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Reviewing technical reports before submission to confirm that sponsor requirements have been met.
• Confirming with PIs that post-award revisions to the budget or scope of work are approved per sponsor requirements.
• Acting as a liaison between the PIs and the sponsoring agency.
• Providing interpretation and implementation of government, university, and sponsor regulations and policies.
• Collecting and reviewing Time and Effort Reports.