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.

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”.