Mission and Services

The office is the primary liaison for the faculty, staff, funding agencies and administration to make certain all interests are represented and protected with each request submitted.  In accomplishing this mission, RASP 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.

RASP is a full service department, knowledgeable in all phases of pre- and post-award policies and procedures.The office is available to assist during the entire life of the project.  Support is available from the conceptual development of a project, to identifying potential funding sources, developing and submitting a proposal, finalizing the budget and identifying any cost share, negotiating an award, implementing and managing a funded project, monitoring for compliance, and overseeing all requirements for the official close of a project. RASP networks with a variety of university divisions and departments, who work together as a team to deliver exceptional service to any individual or group pursuing external funding.

Research & Sponsored Programs services include the following:

• Access to powerful search engines to match funding with a broad range of academic programs.
• Faculty and staff assistance with finding funding matches, interpreting guidelines, budget development, editing narratives, and application submission.
• Facilitation of the internal campus approval process and forms (CAEFP).
• Workshops on grant writing and funding one on one or for faculty groups, departments and colleges.
• Class presentations for faculty who want students to learn about grants and how to conduct funding searches.