Mary-Ellen Fortini, Ph.D.
Director of Sponsored Projects and Research
Rhodes Hall, N110
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-3510
(603) 358-2427

Susan Ericson-West
Grants Administrator, Office of Sponsored Projects and Research
Rhodes Hall, N112
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-3510
(603) 358-2046

The mission of the OSPR is to provide high quality support for faculty and staff interested in seeking grant funding for research, training, service and other projects. This includes assistance in all phases of pre-award grant activity: identifying funding opportunities, proposal development and submission, and negotiation/acceptance of awards. Working closely with the Business Office, OSPR also provides assistance and support for post-award issues.

What support does the OSPR offer?

• Proposal development and planning
  • Discuss the project concept
  • Assist with finding funding sources
  • Provide links with others interested in similar topics
  • Discuss if IRB or IACUC review is necessary

• Proposal preparation and processing
  • Contact the sponsor
  • Review the proposal and project guidelines (RFPs)
  • Provide feedback on project narrative and grant application
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Provide boilerplate information
  • Submit grant application

• Post-award support
  • Notice of award
  • Accept award
  • Review responsibilities of PI
  • Contact College Relations

A copy of the Keene State College Grant Proposal Clearance Form may be found at Proposal Clearance Form