Office of Research Services & Sponsored Programs

The Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs (ORSSP) facilitates faculty research by identifying funding sources, assisting in proposal development, reviewing and endorsing proposals, negotiating agreements, accepting and authorizing awards, and interpreting guidelines on compliance with agency and University policies.

Click here to read a message from Director Katie Watkins.

Campus Location: Polsky Building- Suite 284 Phone: (330)972-7666 Fax: (330)972-6281

Mailing Address: The University of Akron 302 Buchtel Common Akron, OH 44325-2102

What's New?

REVISED TRANSMITTAL AND NEW EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY AND FORMS The Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs (ORSSP) has revised the TRANSMITTAL SHEET, effective immediately. Among other changes, the new transmittal includes the Controller's new EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY. The Controller's Office has created the new Equipment Fabrication on a Grant or Sponsored Program policy, as well as two accompanying forms: (1) Notification of Placement in Service for Fabricated Equipment and (2) Fabrication Information Setup. The policy and forms are available at the Controller's Office Policies, Procedures and Guidelines web page HERE, and also from the ORSSP Forms page. Any questions about the new transmittal sheet should be directed to your grants coordinator. Any questions regarding equipment fabrication should be directed to your grant accountant.

THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (IRB) ANNOUNCES A NEW INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION PROCESS Click HERE for a letter from Dr. Rosalie Hall, former IRB Chair, explaining this new procedure.

Questions? Comments? Click here to email the ORSSP.