Academic Grants and Sponsored Projects

The Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Projects promotes transformational learning through its support of research, creative and scholarly activities at St. Mary’s University.

Research enhances critical thinking skills and provides hands-on experience for students entering the job market or advanced degree programs. When involved in research, creative and scholarly activities, students enjoy positive, life-changing relationships with Faculty Mentors. We work with the Office of Undergraduate Research to coordinate and administer a variety of opportunities for students to be involved in research, creative and scholarly activities.

Our services include:

• Assist in developing or expanding proposal ideas
• Identify potential funding sources
• Obtain and interpret guidelines
• Assist in developing a budget
• Advise potential applicants on gaining required internal endorsements
• Advise on the completion of sponsor forms and certifications
• Review/edit proposal and provide feedback
• Submit electronic proposals on behalf of the University
• Assist with letters of intent, preliminary proposals and teaming agreements
• Review and negotiate grant terms and contract clauses on behalf of the University
• Facilitate the establishment of award accounts in the University system
• Oversee project activity to ensure compliance with policies of the sponsor and the University.

Contact

Mark Roltsch, Ph.D., Executive Director
One Camino Santa Maria
St. Louis Hall, Room 105
San Antonio, TX 78228
210-436-3736
Fax: 210-431-4328
mroltsch@stmarytx.edu