Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Welcome to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is the hub for research, scholarship, and creative activity (RSCA) opportunities at Sonoma State.

As you explore this RSCA hub, feel free to contact us at orsp@sonoma.edu or (707) 664-2124, or stop by Salazar 1040. You may also opt to explore the Staff Directory.

In January 2025, the White House began issuing executive orders, memos, and agency guidance, some of which impact federally funded grants and contracts. The full implications of these measures remain uncertain and will depend on how they are interpreted and enforced by agencies and, ultimately, the courts. ORSP will post updates to this page regularly to keep people informed and help navigate the changes. ORSP will communicate updates as they become available to keep the community informed and assist in navigating these changes. Additionally, the Council for Government Relations has created a resource page with links to government documents, articles, and other materials related to these executive orders and policy changes affecting federally funded research.

Proposals

• ORSP will continue submitting proposals as long as federal submission systems remain operational.
• When preparing proposals, verify deadlines, as they may change, and confirm that funding announcements have not been revised.

Awards

• Programs may experience restructuring, delays, or defunding; guidance will be provided as it becomes available.
• Modifications, increments, or extensions may be delayed as federal programs undergo review.
• Principal Investigators/Project Directors should immediately contact orsp@sonoma.edu if they receive a stop work order from their sponsoring agency.