Office of Sponsored Research and Projects

Advancing academic scholarship, research and support

The Office of Sponsored Research and Projects (OSRP) collaborates with faculty and staff to identify and secure grants for research and programs that advance Cal Lutheran's mission. Consultation with OSRP is required for faculty and staff seeking external funding.  

 Grant Process Overview 

 

  • Prepare to apply and find funding sources

    • Design your program or research project. Complete a literature review if applicable.
    • Write a one-page summary of your proposed program or project.
    • Explore and identify funding prospects. (See Find Funding.)
    • .Request initial meeting with OSRP.

  • Apply for Funding

    • Submit a Grant Request Form with information about the funder. (See Grant Initiation Instructions.)
    • OSRP will create a timeline, working backward from the funder's deadline.
    • Write a proposal and budget according to funder's instructions and in consultation with OSRP.
    • Allow three weeks for internal approvals and submission.
    • OSRP will provide any standard documents requested, such as financial and tax documents.

  • Manage Your Project or Program

    • Comply with grant stipulations.
    • Manage funds.
    • Maintain records for reporting purposes.
    • Adhere to reporting requirements and deadlines.
    • For more information, see the Post-Award section of our website.

Notice for faculty interested in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer stipends:

If more than two faculty express interest in applying to NEH's Summer Stipends grant program, Cal Lutheran must conduct an internal competition. Below are relevant deadlines. Please contact OSRP with any questions.

 

DEADLINES 

June 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m.       Pre-Proposal due to the Office of Sponsored Research and Projects 

July 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m.      Selection of applicants/Feedback to all participants 

September 1, 2024                Selected applicants submit revised proposals for internal approval 

September 18, 2024               Selected applicants submit full proposals to NEH

 

Contact Us

Email: osrp@CalLutheran.edu

Phone: 805-493-3287

Mailing Address

60 W. Olsen Road, #1600
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Grant Spotlight
Cal Lutheran receives $1.2M federal grant

The five-year grant will fund Access Teach: Closing the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Educator Gap, a project to support 60 graduate-level students who will leave the program as credentialed teachers of high-need deaf and hard-of-hearing students in public schools.

Cal Lutheran welcomes 3,500 diverse students

California Lutheran University has begun its 2023-2024 academic year with 3,500 students, including 2,400 undergraduates, whose diversity demonstrates the school’s commitment to creating educational pathways for people of all backgrounds.

Cal Lutheran receives $500,000 state grant to fund four-year teacher credential program

The funds will help expand an integrated teacher preparation program that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential in four years rather than the usual five.

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