The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is Arkansas Tech's central pre-award office. ORSP reviews award documents and is responsible for officially accepting any awards. The signed contract is then turned over to ATU's Budget Office, who is responsible for post-award administration including account setup; monitoring, reporting, and billing; project reporting; and project close out.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is committed to providing knowledgeable and efficient support to faculty and university constituents by facilitating healthy relationships with external funding agencies and industry partners. ORSP promotes institutional success by helping to locate available funding sources, interpreting solicitations, and reviewing project budgets and proposals. ORSP is dedicated to promoting collaborations that stimulate academic and economic innovation while enhancing diverse partnerships within the university, community, and beyond.
ORSP : Promoting university success through fostering academic partnerships and industry collaboration.
9 am-10:30 am at Rothwell 208
GRANTS 101: Wed 9/9/26A basic grants workshop for early to mid-career faculty or individuals who are new to the grant writing landscape. Limited space available. Email grants@atu.edu to reserve your spot. |
Surf Info Session: Wed 9/16/269 AM - 10:30 AM & 3 PM - 4:30 PM To help faculty and students navigate the ADHE SURF application process, the Office
of Research & Sponsored Programs is hosting two informational sessions on September
16th. Whether you are looking for application tips or have specific questions about
the cycle, stop by to get the insights you need. Limited space available. Email grants@atu.edu to reserve your spot. |
Finding Funding: Wed 10/7/26An introduction to open solicitations and hands-on guidance for using SPIN to filter 40,000+ funding opportunities. Limited space is available. Email grants@atu.edu to reserve your spot. |
budgeting for success: WED 11/11/26Learn how to build a strong grant budget and justify every cost. Limited space is available. Email grants@atu.edu to reserve your spot. |
ORSP supports ATU community members at all stages in the proposal development process. Whether you’re in the beginning stages of developing your idea or feel ready to submit a proposal, please reach out to us.
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105 West O Street |
Phone: (479) 968-0398 |