About the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) helps create a dynamic, engaging and vibrant environment for SFSU faculty and students. By providing support and infrastructure, ORSP gives faculty and students the opportunity to engage in research, scholarship and creative activities (RSCA) that have an impact both individually and on the broader community.
We Support RSCA
- Faculty Research: From proposal submission to compliance, we assist with the logistics so researchers can focus on discovery. We support research at every level and across every discipline.
- Student Research: SF State Create champions student research — from digital art and design to data science, public health and beyond.
- Grant Development: We enhance the competitiveness of researchers by expanding grantsmanship skills and assisting with proposal development.
- Grants and Contracts: We administer grants and contracts on behalf of SFSU to support RSCA.
- Collaboration and Community Impact: We support strategic partnerships — on campus, in the Bay Area and nationwide — to strengthen research outcomes and community engagement.
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Student Research
SF State Create supports student research and opens doors for students to dive into exciting RSCA working with faculty, building real-world skills and exploring ideas that matter.
Student Research
Faculty Research
We empower faculty to explore new ideas, mentor student researchers and bring meaningful projects to life with our collaborative support.
Grant Development