Our Mission

To help faculty and staff obtain external funding from a variety of sources including agencies of the federal government, UW System, foundations, corporations, and others. Funding can support instructional support or improvement, curricular reform, research, faculty development, etc. Individuals, groups of individuals, departments, colleges, the university as a whole, or consortia of universities can seek funding. The Office of Grants and Research will assist any of these entities in obtaining funding from any of these sources.

Services Provided

• Search for funding sources.
• Consult with funding sources, external collaborators, and administrators.
• Assist faculty and staff write proposals.
• Develop budgets for grant proposals.
• Approve and submit grant proposals to outside sources.
• Provide assistance with completing IRB protocols.
• Provide assistance with completing IACUC protocols.

Grants can be wonderful. They can liberate you from the drudgery of your ordinary life and allow you to carry out new, exciting, productive activities which will revitalize you professionally and personally.

If you have an idea for a grant, or a source you wish to pursue, please call us; we would be delighted to assist you.