Office of Research and Sponsored Projects

Faculty and Staff Support

Igniting and supporting Seattle University’s Research, Scholarship, Creative and Service Endeavors. Formerly known as Office of Sponsored Projects.

What We Do

The Office of Research & Sponsored Projects (ORSP) supports the SU community with positioning scholarship and projects for external funding, submitting competitive grant proposals, and maintaining compliance with active grant awards. The ORSP offers quarterly workshops and events to celebrate the scholarly achievements of Seattle University. Please explore our website to get started or contact us with any questions or to schedule an individual consultation.

Members of the Seattle University community have access to our Redhawk Hub for more information and customized research and proposal development and grant management resources - please explore!

We look forward to working with you!

OSP Annual Report

Learn about the impact of sponsored projects at Seattle University in our 2023-2024 Annual Report!

Annual Report

Supporting the Grants Lifecycle

The ORSP looks forward to supporting you through project conceptualization, funding identification, proposal development and submission, and management of your award. Follow the links below for support with each step of the funding lifecycle, and read about your colleagues’ accomplishments and impacts!

Research & Scholarship Development

ORSP staff offer expertise in research development, project conceptualization, and developing a research funding ‘roadmap.’ This page offers resources on a variety of scholarship topics, as well as our upcoming events.

Powerpoint slide about Dr. Chang’s evolving approach to scholarship

Find Funding Opportunities

ORSP staff are available to discuss your research agenda and assist in identifying applicable funding opportunities. As an SU community member, you have access to GrantForward. Contact us today!

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Apply for a Sponsored Project

The ORSP guides you through the proposal process with particular emphasis on budget development, assuring compliance with sponsor and university policies; and increasing competitiveness through reviewing for alignment with sponsor criteria and format, and proposal editing, as requested and time allows. Please note all proposals are due in our OneAegis system 10 business days in advance of the sponsor deadline.

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Manage an Award

While you’re busy carrying out your project, ORSP can support the compliance, financial management, and any needed revisions throughout the project period.

Dr. Chris Whidbey using advanced lab equipment

Research & Sponsored Projects News

Research & sponsored projects make an impact on our students, our curriculum and programs, our community, and the world. Learn about new awards and how SU is making an impact!

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Celebrate Research & Sponsored Projects

We take pride in our faculty and staff sponsored project accomplishments and create opportunities to share and celebrate them. Our signature Faculty Research Lightning Talks series feature 5 minutes talks from faculty across divisions about their scholarly projects.