The Institute for Public Service and Sponsored Programs (IPSSP) supports faculty and staff in all phases of the grant lifecycle of funding for research, service, and scholarly activities.
Public service is provided through several grant-funded centers. See the Community Impact page for these outreach efforts.
Funding Opportunities
We can help you find grants and assist you in seeking funding support for your research or program. Internal grants, external grants and fellowships are available.
Proposal Development
We can assist you with competitive grant proposal planning and preparation and will review all grant and contract applications for fiscal accountability and compliance.
Project Administration
You'll find the forms you need to administer your project here.
News and Events
Upcoming workshops and focal research groups!
Presenter: Margaret Light, CRA, MS'11. Director of Institute for Public Service and Sponsored Programs
The Institute for Public Service and Sponsored Programs invites you to attend:
- Focal Research Groups
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Lehman Library
Room 106 - STEM Grant Seeking
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Business Grant Seeking
Friday, November 13, 2026 - Education & Human Services Grant Seeking
Friday, November 20, 2026
- Grant Workshop at 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Lehman Library, Room 106 - Plan Your Proposal
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
To receive a meeting invitation, email IPSSP@ship.edu. Faculty and Staff are welcome to simply show up and learn!
The Council on Student Research and Creative Activity (COSRACA) meets the first Thursday of October, November, February, March and April.
Margaret Light, MS ’11, CRA
Director
Margaret Light, MS ’11 holds master’s degrees in anthropology and organizational development and leadership and is a certified research administrator. She is a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI). She has worked in education as a grant project manager, director of corporate and foundation relations, and manager for donor relations and research.
(717) 477-1123, ext. 3049
mflight@ship.edu