Office of Sponsored Programs

Welcome to Shepherd University’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

What are “Sponsored Programs”?

“Sponsored Programs” refer to all the projects, activities, and initiatives across campus which are financed in whole or in part through grants from external funders.

It is the goal of our office to nurture and sustain a culture of successful, varied, and well-supported sponsored programs at Shepherd University.

Awards are made to the University, not to an individual PI/PD. The OSP has a responsibility to ensure that all institutional, foundation, state and federal regulations and policies are upheld.

Reminder: All grant applications must undergo internal review and approval prior to the funder’s due date. Please complete an Intent to Submit Form as soon as a funding source for a project is identified.
Be prepared to share the complete proposal with OSP at least 10 business days prior to the external due date.
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OSP holds Grant Training Sessions each semester.
Fall 2026 dates:

SPIN Prospecting Training: Wednesday, September 23 @ 12pm
Recurring and Intentional Grant Searches
Grants Cycle Overview Training: Wednesday, October 14 @ 12pm or Byrd 165
Overview of Grants Cycle from Prospecting through Closeout
Pre-Award Training: Wednesday, October 28 @ 12pm or Byrd 165
Proposal Development (Narrative, Budget and More), Institutional Review, Engaging Stakeholders and Submission
Post-Award Training: Wednesday, November 18 @ 12pm or Byrd 165
Grant Kick-Off, Reporting and Compliance, Spending, and Close-Out