Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA)

Welcome to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) at Farmingdale State College (FSC). ORSPA supports faculty and staff in identifying and securing research funding, seeking and managing grant-funded initiatives, and advancing projects that promote education, professional development, and scholarly engagement.

ORSPA provides comprehensive support throughout the grant lifecycle, including both pre-award and post-award administration. Pre-award services include identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, and providing guidance throughout the application process—from initial planning and proposal development through submission.

Once a proposal is funded, post-award services help ensure effective project administration and compliance. ORSPA assists with contracts, budget revisions, Research Foundation personnel appointments, benefits-related inquiries, purchasing and travel requisitions, accounts payable matters, and final reporting requirements.

Through these services, ORSPA works collaboratively with faculty and staff to facilitate successful proposal development, responsible award management, and the effective administration of sponsored projects.

The Grant Lifecycle

• Policies & Compliance
• Find Funding
• Proposal Preparation
• Routing & Approvals
• Award Management

Policies & Compliance

The policies, procedures, and other guidance documents provided in this section outline the broad framework through which research activity must be conducted at Farmingdale State College. They reflect certain statutory requirements as well as other generally accepted best practices for the conduct and administration of sponsored and non-sponsored activities.

These policies vary in oversight from SUNY, to the RF, and campus administration. However, these policies need to be followed in order to ensure that work being done on campus is consistent with Federal, State, and local laws.

Please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration with any questions or for additional guidance for the applicability and specific implications of each policy.

• Research Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
  • This policy applies to any individual who is involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of an externally funded project on campus or in collaboration with Farmingdale State College.
• Research Foundation for SUNY Policy Web Page
  • This page provides a topical breakdown of all Research Foundation corporate policies. While many of these policies may not apply to our campus environment, investigators or interested faculty should be familiar with the general requirements of these policies as they pertain to their specific field of study or type of research.