The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to grow the research enterprise throughout the University with an emphasis on faculty-student research and a focus on securing external funding.

ORSP provides leadership and support to assist faculty and staff to compete successfully for external funding to conduct research and scholarship; engage in creative work; develop curriculum; advance student learning, aid recruitment and retention; and, support campus programming and community outreach. In addition to external grants and contracts administration, ORSP administers internal research awards, provides oversight for sponsored programs, and ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and University policies and regulations including research involving human subjects. ORSP provides resources and support for faculty to engage students in research projects and is a source of information for students interested in pursuing research opportunities.

Current Grant Opportunities

The dates shown below are the dates proposal documents are due to ORSP. All proposal documents must be submitted to ORSP a minimum of 7 days before the funder`s due date.  

• National Endowment for the Humanities - Humanities Connections - Interdisciplinary Collaborations between Humanities and Other Departments - Due 9/13/18
• National Science Foundation – Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems – Due 09/19/18 
• National Science Foundation - Computer and Network Systems - Core Programs - Due dates depend on the type of project - contact Lindy Foreman at lforeman@kean.edu if you would like to apply 
• National Endowment for the Humanities - Summer Stipends - Limited Submission: Contact Lindy Foreman at lforeman@kean.edu if you would like to apply