Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Facilitating Research and Scholarship

By providing direction and know-how in grant administration and assuring compliance with pertinent laws, the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) supports and furthers the purpose of the College.

All federal, state, for-profit, nonprofit, and private foundation applications and awards for faculty-led projects including research, instruction, volunteer work, or other sponsor activities are administered by ORSP.

Upcoming Events

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Feb
06

PI Academy: Environmental Health & Safety Part I: Laboratory Safety & Training

Friday, February 6, 2026
12:00 pm 
to 1:00 pm
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Feb
12

Lunch & Learn Series: Brandi Baldock and Alison Russell with Kevin McGravey

Thursday, February 12, 2026
12:00 pm 
to 1:00 pm
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Feb
25

Lunch & Learn Series: Amanda Carlson and Amy Shafrir

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 pm 
to 1:00 pm

Embracing Co-Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of AI for Faculty and Administrators

The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) is hosting a professional development webinar titled: Embracing Co-Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of AI for Faculty and Administrators on March 25th from 2:00 – 3:30 EST.

The webinar is free to attend and will cover how can we leverage this technology not just as a tool, but as a co-intelligent partner in our academic and administrative work. For more information and to register for the event, visit NACU AI Webinar Information & Registration Link

NSF Virtual Grants Conference

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is hosting a Fall 2024 NSF Virtual Grants Conference on December 9 – 12, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into NSF’s current issues, policies and procedures, and specific funding opportunities.

Registration is free and opens on Wednesday, November 13, at 12 PM ET. 

You may also be interested in visiting the Policy Office Outreach for resources and previous event recordings, such as the Spring 2024 Grants Conference recordings available on the Resource Center

Take Merrimack's Office of Sponsored Programs Research Survey

The Merrimack College Office of Research & Sponsored Programs asks that you please complete the following survey as it pertains to your research endeavors and our ability to provide faculty with effective resources to conduct their research.

Research.gov & Grants.gov Deadlines

  • Friday, October 20, 2023 (5 p.m., submitter’s local time) is the deadline for Research.gov and Grants.gov submissions. 
    • More information can be found below under “Additional Resources”.