Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Welcome back!

We hope you had a restful break and are feeling recharged as we kick off the Spring 2026 semester. This new year brings fresh opportunities for collaboration, funding, and growth, and ORSP looks forward to working alongside you as your ideas take shape and move forward. Here’s to a productive and successful start to the semester!

— Your friends at ORSP

The Aging Research Collaborative (ARC) at SHSU continues to expand its work in healthy aging through interdisciplinary research, education, and community partnerships.

Their application deadline is fast approaching. Don't miss out! 

💡 ARC Seed Grant (Faculty)

Provides $7,000 to support innovative aging-related research across any discipline.
Deadline: January 15, 2025 | Contact: kxk051@shsu.edu
Download Full Application

If you’re getting ready to submit a grant proposal, this is a quick check-in to help you stay compliant.

Please ensure you have completed the Research Security Training (Combined) on CITI. This training is required prior to proposal submission, must be completed annually, and must be current within 12 months of submission to meet sponsor and institutional requirements.

Please note that students are not required to complete this training. Completing it in advance helps prevent delays during ORSP review and submission.

If you plan to travel internationally on SHSU business, please also confirm your Export Compliance CITI training is current.

You can find guidance and resources on the Research Compliance webpage.

Scholarship

If you plan to award student scholarships using grant funds, please notify your Grant Accountant before submitting anything to Financial Aid. Regardless of whether awards go through Scholarship4Kats or Financial Aid, ORA must be included to confirm allowability, funding availability, and documentation.

Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAF)

An EPAF is required whenever faculty, staff, or students stop working on a grant, including when the grant ends. Please select the appropriate action and include Kathy Allen in the approval queue. Submitting EPAFs promptly helps prevent payroll errors and corrections.

Thank you for working with us to ensure these awards are processed smoothly and compliantly!

For help or questions, please contact ORA@shsu.edu.

In November, Bobbie Jo Hurt, an undergraduate student had the opportunity to present her research at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego—one of the largest neuroscience conferences in the world, welcoming nearly 20,000 researchers from around the globe.

Throughout the conference, Bobbie Jo attended talks and poster sessions aligned with her research interests and heard from leading scientists during evening presidential lectures on topics ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to sex differences in the brain. She also participated in the graduate school fair, connecting with prospective programs, exploring new opportunities, and engaging directly with faculty from her top-choice school.

"The day I presented my research with my colleague was not only scary, but exciting. It strengthened my ability to communicate professionally and boosted my confidence." she shared. "Being a first generation undergraduate student, having opportunities to present my own research at such a prestigious conference, is truly an honor!"

This experience was made possible through the support of STAPP and the SHSU Psychology Department.

SHSU Grant Activity as of November 2025

FY26 (YTD)

82 Proposals submitted for $38,944,704

33 Proposals awarded for $14,817,487

FY25 (YTD)

68 Proposals submitted for $56,391,615

25 Proposals awarded for $5,956,085

Explore our Opportunities Spotlight—a curated database of grant opportunities to support your research and projects. Stay ahead with the latest funding calls and find the right fit for your work!

Updated weekly—because the best funding matches keep rolling in!
Find it anytime on our Find Funding page.

Explore our collection of webinars, trainings, templates, and other tools to support your research. We’re committed to continuous improvement, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions for new resources.

Our team is always accessible, and ready to support you at any stage of your research endeavors.

If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team.

If you have already identified a grant and are ready to begin developing your proposal, submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and our team will reach out to assist you with preparation and submission.

Do you have a project, event, or success story you'd like to share with the SHSU community? We're always looking to highlight the incredible work happening across campus. Submit a content request form and your story could be featured in our next newsletter!

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