Mission Statement

“Empowering research, discovery, and innovation through seamless support, collaboration, education, and compliance.”

Purpose

The Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects (GSP) supports faculty and researchers in securing funding and managing grants while ensuring adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations. We provide guidance on grant applications, budget preparation, and collaborative opportunities to maximize research funding.

Beyond funding, GSP oversees research compliance, including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects research, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for animal research, and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) to promote integrity and ethical scholarship. We also manage Conflict of Interest (COI) policies to ensure transparency and objectivity in research and oversee Export Control regulations to ensure compliance with federal laws governing international research collaborations and the transfer of controlled technologies.

By streamlining processes and upholding high ethical and regulatory standards, GSP fosters innovation, accountability, and the advancement of research excellence at FDU.