Office of Sponsored Programs

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The OSP team is here to support you.

The Office of Sponsored Programs is 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.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Find Funding Opportunities

Resources are available to match potential funding sources to ideas and bringing together the right research opportunities and collaborators.

Find Funding

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.

Proposal Submission Process

Manage Awards

Managing grant and contract awards for research projects can be confusing. We're here to help!

Manage Awards

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Stay in Compliance

Learn who to contact to stay in compliance.

Internal Funding Opportunities & Awards

There are many internal funding options for faculty and students at Simmons University.

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External Resources, Templates & Forms

We've compiled external resources, templates, and forms. Questions? Feel free to reach out!

Learn more

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