Mission
The Institute for Public Service and Sponsored Programs is organized to facilitate the process of submitting applications for extramural funding to conduct a variety of research, training, and scholarly activities through faculty and center projects. The office staff promotes research and scholarly activity across campus, provides assistance to faculty applying for funds, fosters communication between the University and agencies, oversees institutional compliance with University and grantor policies, assists with project implementation and oversees project closeout. These activities are designed to support the research and public service component of the mission of Shippensburg University.
Services
The Institute for Public Service offers grant search services through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) electronic database, federal websites, AASCU Office of Federal Program Deadlines and Reports, and the Institute for Public Service grant information library. Services include:
Information dissemination on funding opportunities Assistance in developing an idea into a workable project
Review of concept papers
Proposal assistance with budget preparation, narrative editing and acquisition of application materials
Compliance verification for federal grant regulations such as human subject protection, animal care and use, conflict of interest disclosure, drug-free workplace, and certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matter assurance
Coordination of proposal transmittal sign off by principal investigators, chairs/directors, deans, and provost prior to submission to funding agencies
Budget and contract negotiation with funding agencies on behalf of the university and document review prior to acceptance
Technical assistance in preparing project budgets and identifying appropriate funding levels
Assistance with reviewing and interpreting funding agency guidelines
Review and interpretation of proposal evaluation comments with proposers
Assistance in the implementation of the project upon approval
Aid in project closeout and final audits
File maintenance on all active proposals and awards
Staff
Christopher Wonders, Director
CAWonders@ship.edu
Pamela Bucher, Office Associate
PSBuch@ship.edu
Diane Musser, Clerk Associate
DMMuss@ship.edu