Sponsored Programs Support
The CFE team is here to support you.
Research and Sponsored Programs staff within the Center for Faculty Excellence are dedicated to serving the Simmons University faculty in the search for funds to support research and externally sponsored activities.
From the inception of an idea to submit a proposal to award acceptance and non-financial management the office is prepared to offer professional assistance in all phases of the process.
Research at Simmons Annual Reports
- Download the Research at Simmons Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
- Download the Research at Simmons Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022
- Download the Research at Simmons Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021
- Download the Research at Simmons Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020
- Download the Research at Simmons Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Center for Faculty Excellence.
Find Funding Opportunities
Resources are available to match potential funding sources to ideas and bringing together the right research opportunities and collaborators.
Develop & Submit Proposals
Our team is here to help you with preparing your project budget, reviewing and completing any required certifications, interpreting sponsor guidelines, reviewing proposal for compliance and transmitting the proposal to the funder.
Manage Awards
Managing grant and contract awards for research projects can be confusing. We're here to help!
Stay in Compliance
Learn who to contact to stay in compliance.
Resources
External Resources, Templates & Forms
Find external resources, templates & forms.
Internal Documentation
Find internal checklists, forms, templates, policies & procedures.
Fact Sheet
Simmons Institutional Information for Sponsored Projects.
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