Principal Investigators
Research Resources for You
Finding Funding
We make it easy for you to explore available grants and awards. We post and send alerts
about new funding opportunities and maintain a list of databases.
Find funding sources
Developing and Submitting Proposals
Winning grants and contracts is a highly competitive effort. Early planning and scrupulous
attention to detail is crucial. Contact the Research Development team for assistance
during proposal development. The OSP team partners with you to ensure on time successful
proposal submissions.
Get proposal information
Award Negotiation and Set-Up
After your award is finalized, we'll provide you training on our grant management
system, set up purchasing accounts, and help you staff your project.
Learn about setting up project accounts.
Managing Projects
Research projects have many moving parts. You focus on the scientific inquiry, and
we'll handle the administrative and financial details for you.
Explore project management details
Project Closeout
At the project's close, your sponsoring organization will require final reports and
other deliverables. These could include technical documents and financial reports.
Get project closing details
New to Research at SJSU?
Engage with the Office of Sponsored Programs
The project lifecycle begins with a question or idea, and the process builds from
there. We'll provide you a road map of what's ahead.
Get started
Qualifying as a Principal Investigator
New to research at SJSU? Find out what you need to know about qualifying as a principal
investigator.
Qualify as Principal Investigator
Early Career Investigator Awards
The SJSU Research Foundation Early Career Investigator Award recognizes tenure-track
SJSU faculty who have excelled in areas of research, scholarship, and creative activity
during their probationary period at SJSU.
Access ECIA nomination details.