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Research, scholarship and creative works (RSCW) at the University of Northern Colorado are at the core of UNC's Strategic Framework to provide our students a Transformative Education. The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs is to support and promote the RSCW of faculty, staff and students at UNC.   

ORSP Announcements

• Faculty Grant Writing Groups.  Join now!
• The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has moved to Carter Hall, room 2008
• Congress is seeking to increase the budget for the National Science Foundation’s research and education programs in fiscal year 2020
• Senate bill would give NIH $3 billion in 2020, or 7.7% boost
• ORSP is redesigning the effort certification process. Please be on the lookout for the new and improved process. For any questions please contact Chris Saxton at 970-351-1932 or chris.saxton@unco.edu 
• NSF's 10 Big Ideas In 2019, NSF will invest $30 million in each Big Idea to support emerging opportunities for U.S. leadership in Big Ideas that serve the Nation's future.
• Revised Common Rule. Effective January 21, 2019 for IRB.
• Current Studies Seeking Volunteers
• Learn more about upcoming education and training opportunities

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Core Functions