Research

Search for funding opportunities, learn about the proposal submission process (both paper and electronic). Includes a flowchart of the entire proposal process.

Read about the process for receiving an award or contract, what types of awards are (or are not) processed by the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, and requirements for and consequences of accepting awards. Includes a flowchart of the overall award process.

Learn about the process for negotiating a research contract or subcontract, download necessary forms, and contact Portland State University's Contract Officers. Includes a flowchart of the overall contract and subcontract process.

Discover the steps involved in setting up new and pending awards, and obtaining an index number and research accountant.

Find out who is responsible for what in this summary of the roles and responsibilities once the project is up and running. Includes an explanation of Expanded Authority.

Find out who is responsible for what in this summary of the roles and responsibilities of project close-out.

Download and fill-out internal approval forms, subcontract requests, compliance approval forms, etc.

Find answers to commonly asked questions relevant to the research process.