Quinnipiac University

Office of the Provost

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

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Office of the Provost

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

The Quinnipiac University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs provides a foundational infrastructure for leveraging the depth and expertise of our faculty to advance the university and its mission. 

We strive to be transparent, responsive and agile while complying with federal, funder and university policies. ​​​​​​​

What We Do

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is here to support you at every stage of your proposal development and submission process. From identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals to navigating compliance requirements and administering programs, we are dedicated to ensuring that your research projects are set up for success from the start.

Find your funding match 

  • Communicate information on funding opportunities that match faculty and staff needs

  • Assist with large-scale interdisciplinary proposals 

  • Provide education around available funding-finding tools 

Find funding

Develop your proposal

  • Provide proposal-writing support for research and sponsored programs 

  • Assist with interpreting sponsor's guidelines and regulations

  • Guide your budgeting and compliance needs

Develop proposal

Shepherd your award

  • Verify that appropriate regulatory approvals and assurances are in place

  • Obtain authorized organizational representatives’ signatures on proposals and contracts

Manage compliance & ethics

  • Provide resources for ensuring that your research adheres to federal, state and institutional policies

  • Assist with IRB, IACUC, conflict of interest and export control requirements

Research policies and compliance

Help administer projects

  • Assist project leads with the administration of their grants and sponsored research, including financial management, procurement activities and human resources processes

  • Monitor and aid in the submission of technical reports

Use allocated funds

  • Provide guidance and assistance with spending awarded funds in alignment with appropriate regulations and institutional policies

  • Work with the project lead and grants accountant to aid in the submission of financial reports

Manage award

Resources

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