{"id":2,"date":"2014-12-02T15:47:58","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T15:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/research\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:30:14","slug":"front-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-2\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/internal-research-support\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>Internal Research Support<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/pre-award-services\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-medal\"><\/i>Pre-award Services<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/post-award-services\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-award\"><\/i>Post-award Services<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/funding-opportunities\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-dollar-to-slot\"><\/i>Funding Opportunities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-research-sponsored-programs\/institutional-information-policies-procedures\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Institutional Information, Policies &amp; Procedures<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/announcements\/category?field_announcement_category_target_id=720\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i>Announcements &amp; Updates<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Our <strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2-1-0-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>On behalf of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the Faculty, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) offers professional support and services to facilitate research, scholarly projects, and creative endeavors undertaken by faculty, staff, and students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/01\/waterfront.gif\" class=\"image wp-image-2061  attachment-700x466 size-700x466\" alt=\"Aerial view of a lush, green shoreline with several houses surrounded by trees. Small sailboats are scattered across the water, and a dock extends into the bay. A mix of open fields and forested areas can be seen in the background.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"smcm-in-the-community-news\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-2-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Latest Grant <strong>News<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-2-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/smcm-students-win-most-innovative-research-award\"><div class=\"row-image\"><\/div><h3>SMCM students win &quot;Most Innovative Research&quot; award<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/breece-receives-nasa-grant-funds-toward-protecting-atlantic-sturgeon\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/12\/IMG_1952.png.webp?itok=oWyxrJz4\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Breece Receives NASA Grant Funds toward Protecting Atlantic Sturgeon <\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/professor-king-and-students-latest-archaeological-discoveries-featured-national-news\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/12\/Fones-Cliffs.jpeg.webp?itok=z3wsDxcm\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor King and Students&#039; Latest Archaeological Discoveries Featured in National News <\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=720\">More ORSP News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/0CS_7005-480.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2126  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Four people digging in the ground outside while one person stands nearby holding a clipboard, observing the activity.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/0CS_7005-480.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/0CS_7005-480-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/0CS_7005-480-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/53378576190_fdc2fa5a22_c.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2119  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A group of students seated at tables work on laptops in a classroom. An instructor leans over to assist one student. A presentation screen displays text. Everyone appears engaged in the learning activity.\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/53378576190_fdc2fa5a22_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/53378576190_fdc2fa5a22_c-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/53378576190_fdc2fa5a22_c-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Our <strong>Services<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2-3-1-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li>Develop research capabilities through policies, procedures, and faculty programs to foster research and scholarship excellence.<\/li>\n<li>Provide comprehensive services such as identification of funding opportunities, and offer consultative services in crafting grant proposals.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate grant award administration and ensure compliance with the Business Office, fiscal administrators, and research compliance committees.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement robust policies and procedures for sponsored projects, ensuring they address regulatory and compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Offer faculty and staff education, training, and ongoing support in research principles and best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-3-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2-3-1-2\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Pre-Award <strong>Services<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"big-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2-4-0-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li>Distribute information on funding announcements and assist in identifying potential funding opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide guidance and support in the development of research\/grant proposals and contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Manage the proposal submission process efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>Support and streamline post-submission activities to ensure a smooth transition.<\/li>\n<li>Supply commonly required forms and essential institutional data for proposal completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-11.37.32\u202fAM_cs-scaled.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2124  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Two people kneel in shallow water, sampling; 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