1. Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives Grant Writing Workshop 6/6/18

2. Who we are…

3. Office Personnel
Dr. Rick Massengale, Associate Vice President of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives ,
Greg Crouch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award ,
Sara Bailey, Coordinator of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives ,

4. What we do…

5. Services Provided Sponsored Programs Committee Support
Review and interpret solicitations
Develop grant proposals for external submission
Create and format grant budgets
Proposal review and facilitation of final internal approvals
Develop policies and procedures to comply with federal guidelines
Assist faculty in setting up accounts with GrantForward and grants.gov for locating external funding sources
Committee Support
Maintain Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.
Maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
Provide administrative assistance to the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Assist the Interdisciplinary Research Center (IRC).

6. Why we do it…

7. Per Goal 1 of the Arkansas Tech University Strategic Plan, the Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives was established to “[assist] in securing external funds for student success initiatives, high-impact learning experiences, professional development and community engagement opportunities, and scholarly activities.”
Mission Statement
The Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives (OSPUI) is committed to providing knowledgeable and efficient support to faculty and university constituents by facilitating healthy relationships with external funding agencies and industry partners. OSPUI promotes institutional success by helping to locate available funding sources, interpreting solicitations, and reviewing project budgets and proposals. OSPUI is dedicated to promoting collaborations that stimulate academic and economic innovation while enhancing diverse partnerships within the university, community, and beyond.  
Vision Statement 
OSPUI: Promoting university success through fostering academic partnerships and industry collaboration.

8. How to get started…

9. Collect Institutional Approval Forms Submit to OSPUI
Develop an idea
Find funding
Contact OSPUI
Start Writing
Collect Institutional Approval Forms
Submit to OSPUI
Wait on Response from Funding Agency

10. Have SPUI involved in the
entire proposal process.
Your final proposal should be submitted to OSPUI at least 5 business days before
the due date.