OSRP Web Site User Guide

Top 10 reasons to visit OSRP web site

1. Research News and Updates - Nowhere else can you receive in-depth and concise research news and updates on research information occuring at Missouri State University and with its researchers. Here we present important policy changes affecting research, past and upcoming workshops,  and other outside sources of research interests.
2. The OSRP Newsletter - Your link to Just-in-Time News that has numerous articles on research topics that helps faculty and staff develop and submit grant proposals as well as matters concerning compliance. The newsletter is in the form of a PDF document that has been designed for easy viewing and printing. A quarterly newsletter that is a "must read"!
3. The Blog and RSS - How else can we ensure that the most up-to-date news gets to Missouri State faculty, staff and students in a timely manner wherever and whenever? Having immediate access to other ideas and information is what makes the difference in a researcher being aware and currrent on areas affecting their research and funding opportunities. Audio (.mp3) is available on the Blog.
4. The Web Site Videos - Having problems finding information on the OSRP web site? Then go to our web site navigation tutorials! Its like a frequently asked question list, but with videos that guide you to the respective areas that match your questions. Need to find funding opportunities? Then check the link that walk you through that process!
5. The OSRP Site Map - Like the web site videos, the Site Map presents a visual representation of the outline setup of the entire OSRP web site. Formated for easy viewing, the Site Map will direct you to the needed information in no time. Check it out!
6. Grants Email Alerts - Have you ever wanted to have that personal "go-to person" search for funding opportunities based on your keywords or research interests and then email the program details to you? You will be able by agency and program to find that program that will allow you to expand your reseach interests without having to wade through the mountains of information.
7. Compliance Information - The mission of institutions like Missouri State University engaged in research projects that involves human subjects, animals, export control, chemicals, radiation, etc., is to ensure that those projects are conducted in compliance with federal and state regulations, university policies and commitments specified in grants, contracts and other agreements with external sponsors. You need salient information that presents all the needed information. We have provided it for you!
8. Federal Regulations - Ever feel daunted by the number of federal regulations that affect your research work? Do you know where to find the Cost Principles for Educational Institutions - OMB Circular A-21? Not to worry, because we have done the ground work for you and have provided a listing of all the salient links and information. Still need help? Contact Us.
9. The Electronic Forms - Doing research and need that Internal Appoval Form and the accompanying explanations? Search no more all over Missouri State web site, because OSRP has one page for all the electonic forms needed for your work. We have provided different document types such as the popular PDF version that is fillable from your computer and ready to print. You can download the document to your computer, but remember there may be updates. So bookmark this page as "OSRP Electronic Forms"!
10. Training @OSRP - Training is important due to continuous changes in federal regulations as well as new ideas from experienced researchers and administrators. Who will train new faculty and students? OSRP has answered those concerns with workshops and online training available to the Missouri State research community. The purpose of providing these compliance related training is to encourage and educate all researchers on the ethical and responsible conduct of research (RCR).

We conclude with this last piece of advise. OSRP is a service department that provides pre- and post-award services that will enable faculty, staff and students to successfully search for and obtain pertainent grant funding information towards successful grant funding. Don't hesitate to come and see us!