Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

FY26 is off to a strong start! 📊 67 proposals submitted ($25.5M) 🏆 32 awards secured ($13.7M) Huge thank you to our faculty, staff & ORSP teams driving innovation forward! 🚀 #ORSP #ResearchFunding #Innovation

SHSU students! 🎓 Explore careers in aging, build your network, and earn $100! Join the Virtual Student Summit March 20 & 27 💻 Learn more + register: bit.ly/40H4KPT

Join the TEES + Hanover Research webinar on March 19 (10–11 AM CT) for updates on grant submissions, review processes & funding trends. 💡 Registration is required: bit.ly/3NbYqNk

🧑‍💼 ORSP Office Hours this Wednesday, Dec 10, 9AM–5PM @ Garrett Teacher Center, Room 107G. Stop by with any grant questions! #ResearchSupport #Grants

⏳ Deadline extended! ARC Scholar Award apps now due December 31. $2,000 for SHSU undergrad & grad students doing aging-related research in Spring 2026. Submit to bxa051@shsu.edu. #SHSU #AgingResearch #ResearchOpportunity

ARC Seed Grant deadline extended to Jan 15, 2026! SHSU faculty can apply for $7K to support innovative aging-related research across any discipline. #ARCSeedGrant #SHSUResearch #AgingResearch

Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving and will reopen on December 1. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday! 🦃 #Thankful

Got questions about internal grants? We’ve got answers! ORSP Office Hours. Open to ALL SHSU faculty. #SHSUResearch

ORSP Office Hours are back! 📅 Friday, Sept. 26 | 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 Teacher Education Center 107G These rotating sessions are open to ALL SHSU faculty—come learn more about internal grant applications! #SHSUResearch

Your voice matters! Help ORSP improve services by completing our Annual Performance Survey by Oct. 6: shsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cH…

Working on your internal grant proposal? 📝 Join us for weekly office hours (virtual + in-person). This week we’ll be at CHSS—drop in for help with eligibility, budgets, and proposal development. No appointment needed! #SHSUResearch

SHSU’s BRIDGE 2.0 Award goes to the Aging Research Collaborative (ARC), led by Dr. Sharmin Hasan. This $250K award will fuel groundbreaking aging research, workforce training, and community engagement across Texas and beyond. 🧡🐾 Read more: shorturl.at/n1ymk

The Gulf Research Program is seeking reviewers for its 2025 Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience grants! Join a virtual panel this summer and help shape impactful community-based environmental initiatives. Leran more: bit.ly/3SWwhZB

Huge thanks to everyone who attended and formed part of last week’s SPARK Collaborative event! Ideas flew, connections formed, and the future of interdisciplinary research looks brighter than ever. Stay tuned—SPARK will return! #Research #Innovation #SPARKCollaborative

🚨 Early-career faculty! Ready to take your research to the next level? The CAREER award is one of NSF's most prestigious opportunity — and we’re here to help you. Join us to learn about proposal requirements, best practices, and how to position yourself for success!

Spring break isn’t just for students—taking time to rest and recharge is essential for productivity and well-being. Whether it’s a getaway or a quiet moment to unwind, stepping away from work can help us return refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges ☀️.

📅 Mark your calendars! The 13th Annual Professional Development Conference is happening tomorrow, at the LSC. 🌟 This year's theme aims to inspire and equip staff with practical strategies for balancing work and well-being. Register now!

Have a student doing research? 🔍 Come to the Undergraduate Research Symposium info session! Learn about getting your students involved in research, mentoring, and preparing them for their presentation 📊 Learn more: bit.ly/4isdBfj

📢 Faculty: Looking to improve your student mentorship in research? Join the Mini-Engaging Exploration Series workshop designed to enhance your mentorship approach. 📍 LSC 230A 📅 March 5, 2-3:30 PM #FacultyDevelopment #ResearchMentorship

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