For Researchers
Supporting the Complete
Research Lifecycle
Proposal Development
The Office of Proposal Development (OPD) at Stony Brook University actively supports
faculty and researchers in securing external funding. OPD is dedicated to fostering
the growth of research activities by providing comprehensive assistance, primarily
for large and complex proposals. This includes support for proposal management, identifying
extramural funding opportunities, and developing non-technical aspects of research
proposals. OPD also delivers regular workshops, training in grantsmanship, and coordinates
external services like copy editing and graphic design. By serving as project managers
and connecting researchers to vital institutional resources, OPD aims to significantly
increase researchers' competitiveness, readiness, and funding success.
Key Areas of Support
Sponsored Programs
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Stony Brook University is the central administrative
office responsible for supporting research and sponsored activities across campus.
Acting as the University's authorized representative, OSP facilitates proposal submissions
and negotiates and accepts awards on behalf of the institution. The office also manages
subawards, coordinates post-award administrative actions, and ensures compliance with
sponsor and institutional requirements. Committed to advancing Stony Brook's research
mission, OSP partners with faculty and staff to navigate funding opportunities and
deliver expert guidance throughout the lifecycle of a sponsored project.
Key Areas of Support
Grants Management
The Office of Grants Management (OGM) offers comprehensive guidance and oversight for all financial transactions and accounting related to sponsored research, ensuring adherence to sponsor fiscal and compliance standards. Following award acceptance, OGM assists PIs and staff in managing financial aspects, including financial reporting and monitoring, effort reporting, receivables management, and project closeout. OGM also provides training on fiscal tools and guidance for audit preparedness, delivering high-quality service and expert support. This commitment facilitates Stony Brook University's research mission by ensuring meticulous financial oversight and compliance for all sponsored projects.
Key Areas of Support
Research Security
The Office of Research Security (ORS) at Stony Brook University plays a central role in upholding research integrity and ensuring rigorous compliance with all national security-related regulations. ORS offers specialized guidance and essential resources tailored for researchers, addressing vital areas such as the transparent disclosure of external relationships and funding sources, the robust protection of research data and materials, the careful identification and proactive mitigation of potential undue foreign influence, and the consistent adherence to all applicable export control regulations and guidelines for global security.
Key Areas of Support
Research Compliance
The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) at Stony Brook University is dedicated to
promoting a research climate that embraces ethical principles and aligns with all
relevant federal, state, and university mandates. ORC delivers extensive oversight,
direction, and aid to the research community, guaranteeing the ethical execution of
research and safeguarding the rights of those involved in studies. This office supervises
compliance domains encompassing research involving human participants, the ethical
treatment of animals in research, and the fundamental principles of research integrity.
Key Areas of Support
Commercialization
Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) at Stony Brook University connects groundbreaking research with significant real-world impact through strategic innovation and partnership. Collaborating closely with inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry, IPP effectively transforms innovative ideas into beneficial products and valuable services. IPP offers comprehensive support in patenting, licensing, and the crucial creation of startups, fully empowering researchers throughout the entire commercialization process, ensuring that impactful discoveries reach the public good.
Key Areas of Support
Information for Postdocs and Students
Postdocs
Postdoctoral scholars at Stony Brook have access to a wide range of resources to support their research and career development. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers comprehensive support, including funding opportunities, training programs, mentoring, compliance guidance, and community-building events—all tailored to postdocs at every stage of their professional journey.
Graduate
Graduate students benefit from extensive research opportunities across disciplines,
working with expert faculty in advanced, state-of-the-art facilities. The Graduate
School provides funding support, academic advising, mentoring, career services, and
professional development programs that guide students through every phase of graduate
study.
Undergraduate
Undergraduates can participate in faculty-mentored research through the URECA program,
open to all majors. They may also apply for programs like URECA Summer, Explorations
in STEM, and the Frances Velay Fellowship, and share their work at the annual URECA
Celebration symposium, gaining valuable hands-on research experience.
High School
Stony Brook offers hands-on research opportunities for high school students through
its Pre-College programs. Participants explore fields like robotics, creative writing,
and biotech via credit-bearing summer courses and research initiatives such as the
Simons and Garcia programs, gaining early experience in a university research setting.