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 the vision and goals of Katie Watkins, Director of Research Services and Sponsored Programs (Originally published Sept. 2007).
Campus Location:
Polsky Building- Suite 284
Phone: (330)972-7666 |
Mailing Address:
The University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-2102
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What's New?
UA FACULTY RESEARCH COMMITTEE (FRC) ANNOUNCES 2009-2010 COMPETITION
The Faculty Research Committee (FRC) announces its 2009-2010 Summer Fellowship Competition on its web page HERE. Proposals are due by 4:00pm on January 15, 2010. Complete details, including the guidelines and past success stories, are found at the link above. The FRC's 2009-2010 Announcement is found HERE.
Navigating the FRC Guidelines and Application Process by ORSSP Director Katie Watkins
Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs Director Katie Watkins, M.Ed, CRA, will provide training on the successful navigation of the FRC guidelines and application process for the upcoming 2009-2010 Summer Fellowship Competition. This training session will be offered twice: Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 from 11:30am to 1pm in Student Union Room 308. Please RSVP to Mary Dingler, by email HERE or by phone x-7774 and designate which session you plan to attend.
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AUSTEN BIOINNOVATION INSTITUTE IN AKRON (ABIA) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM
The ABIA (formerly BIIA) is excited to launch its collaborative research and development internal grant program. All projects must focus on the area of Biomaterials and Medicine. Letters of Intent are due by October 15, with the full applications due by November 30, 2009.
For complete program and submission details, view the ABIA's Request for Applications HERE. Specific questions should be directed to your grants coordinator.
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"RESEARCH FOR LUNCH" BROWN BAG SERIES OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Bring your lunch to this on-going series showcasing researchers, current research projects and research-related issues at UA and our surrounding area.
Up first: Dr. Wiley Youngs, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Click HERE for details. Also scheduled are Dr. Dawn Johnson of Psychology and Dr. Lonnie Lowery of Family and Consumer Sciences. Details are being finalized on additional offerings, so check back often!
Suggestions for topics and presenters are welcome and should be directed to Mary Dingler, x-7774 or click HERE for email. |
Questions? Comments? Click here to email the ORSSP.
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