Competitive Edge 

Missouri State University, is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs.

OSRP Web Site User Guide

Top 10 reasons to visit OSRP web site

1. Research News and Updates - Nowhere else can you receive in-depth and concise research news and updates on research information occuring at Missouri State University and with its researchers. Here we present important policy changes affecting research, past and upcoming workshops,  and other outside sources of research interests.
2. The OSRP Newsletter - Your link to Just-in-Time News that has numerous articles on research topics that helps faculty and staff develop and submit grant proposals as well as matters concerning compliance. The newsletter is in the form of a PDF document that has been designed for easy viewing and printing. A quarterly newsletter that is a "must read"!
3. The Blog and RSS - How else can we ensure that the most up-to-date news gets to Missouri State faculty, staff and students in a timely manner wherever and whenever? Having immediate access to other ideas and information is what makes the difference in a researcher being aware and currrent on areas affecting their research and funding opportunities. Audio (.mp3) is available on the Blog.
4. The Web Site Videos - Having problems finding information on the OSRP web site? Then go to our web site navigation tutorials! Its like a frequently asked question list, but with videos that guide you to the respective areas that match your questions. Need to find funding opportunities? Then check the link that walk you through that process!
5. The OSRP Site Map - Like the web site videos, the Site Map presents a visual representation of the outline setup of the entire OSRP web site. Formated for easy viewing, the Site Map will direct you to the needed information in no time. Check it out!
6. Grants Email Alerts - Have you ever wanted to have that personal "go-to person" search for funding opportunities based on your keywords or research interests and then email the program details to you? You will be able by agency and program to find that program that will allow you to expand your reseach interests without having to wade through the mountains of information.
7. Compliance Information - The mission of institutions like Missouri State University engaged in research projects that involves human subjects, animals, export control, chemicals, radiation, etc., is to ensure that those projects are conducted in compliance with federal and state regulations, university policies and commitments specified in grants, contracts and other agreements with external sponsors. You need salient information that presents all the needed information. We have provided it for you!
8. Federal Regulations - Ever feel daunted by the number of federal regulations that affect your research work? Do you know where to find the Cost Principles for Educational Institutions - OMB Circular A-21? Not to worry, because we have done the ground work for you and have provided a listing of all the salient links and information. Still need help? Contact Us.
9. The Electronic Forms - Doing research and need that Internal Appoval Form and the accompanying explanations? Search no more all over Missouri State web site, because OSRP has one page for all the electonic forms needed for your work. We have provided different document types such as the popular PDF version that is fillable from your computer and ready to print. You can download the document to your computer, but remember there may be updates. So bookmark this page as "OSRP Electronic Forms"!
10. Training @OSRP - Training is important due to continuous changes in federal regulations as well as new ideas from experienced researchers and administrators. Who will train new faculty and students? OSRP has answered those concerns with workshops and online training available to the Missouri State research community. The purpose of providing these compliance related training is to encourage and educate all researchers on the ethical and responsible conduct of research (RCR).

We conclude with this last piece of advise. OSRP is a service department that provides pre- and post-award services that will enable faculty, staff and students to successfully search for and obtain pertainent grant funding information towards successful grant funding. Don't hesitate to come and see us!

All about Grants Newsletter - Spring 2008 

In the spring 2008 Newsletter issue from the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, we look at;

•     Farewell Message from Bill Alter,
•     Revised Internal Approval Form for April 1, 2008,
•     Credit Sharing Amendment - Indirect Costs Policy,
•     Welcome New OSRP Staff members,
•     Research Coordinators; Their roles and responsibilities,
•     Support to Develop Grant Proposals,
•     Training@OSRP; Export Controls,
•     External Funding Results, YTD 2008,
•     Did you know? NIH reduced error correction window,

and many more interesting articles.

Navigation has been added to the Newsletter to help you find a particular article quickly.

These interesting articles help to highlight the various research and compliance work happening at Missouri State University.

OSRP Newsletter - Spring 2008 () is provided to highlight the external "grant-getting" work of faculty and staff at Missouri State University as well as other research-related activities and information.  (link opens in a new window).

Video: OSRP Overview 

View video outlining the support the office provides to the university community towards external funding.

Video of OSRP Overview:

You need Flash Player to access this file.

Report on External Research Activity - FY2008 

The report on the External Research Activity for Missouri State University – FY2008 is now available online. This report presents a summary of external research activity of each department, center/institute, and units within the colleges of Missouri State University.

Detailed information () is provided on grant expenditures, grant awards, number of proposals submitted, and other research-related activities.  (link opens in a new window).

Need help developing a grant proposal?

The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) is committed to increasing the quality and number of grants awarded to Missouri State University faculty and staff  by providing the necesary assistance and support needed to engage in research and innovative scholarly pursuits. Our Specialists in OSRP can help you identify a funding source, generate a project budget, edit  proposals, develop compliance training and awareness, and organize proposal development teams that will help you connect with partners beyond the University.

We also support students in achieving their educational objectives through scholarly research that will equip them for a successful career.

It is our intent to contribute to the University recognizing its research obligations to society and are committed to encouraging and facilitating its research achievements.

See the Welcoming Message, from the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs.

Watch a short information highlight video about the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs.

Visual Quick-start Guide:

For more information on how the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) can assist you in your research goals and grant search, please contact us at: (417) 836-5972 or e-mail us at: SponsoredResearch@missouristate.edu.

Important:

If you do not have the necessary plugins to access content on the Missouri State site, please pick the necessary plugins from the list below.

Get a free Adobe Acrobat Reader
Get a free Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
  Get a free Microsoft Word Viewer
  Get a free Microsoft Excel Viewer