Office of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Development at UW Oshkosh

We provide a supportive environment for faculty and academic staff to pursue their research and teaching endeavors. Our office provides opportunities for internal funding support and external grant funding management. We also provide administrative support and oversight of all areas of research compliance.

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Development is committed to providing the campus community with thorough training regarding research compliance and institutional procedures within this office. Our office is developing two training modules focused on understanding research compliance and how it is implemented at UW Oshkosh. While this process is ongoing we have provided a draft module at the link below. Please feel free to contact our office with any feedback. The full training modules will be available in the coming weeks.

Sponsored Programs 101

Our Programs

External Funding

In thinking about how you are going to obtain a grant or how to handle a research or creative project, there are a number of factors to consider. The Office of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Development (OSPFD) can guide you through these considerations.

Faculty Development

The UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Program includes a variety of programs to support a broad range of research, teaching and other professional development activities. The program consists of ten components listed below. All components require a proposal from a faculty or academic staff member and all proposals (with the exception of Small Grants) are recommended or not recommended for funding to the Provost and Vice Chancellor by the Faculty Development Board.

Research Compliance

UW Oshkosh is dedicated to advancing a culture of ethics, integrity and compliance that is consistent with federal regulations, state laws, UW system and institutional policies. The Office of Sponsored Programs and Faculty Development is responsible for oversight, policy and procedure development, training, monitoring, and administration of the following research compliance areas:

Human subjects research
Animal use for research or teaching
Research or teaching activities involving recombinant DNA and biological materials
Responsible conduct in research
Financial conflicts of interest

Center for Career Development & Employability Training (CCDET)

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Center for Career Development and Employability Training (CCDET) provides innovative solutions to successfully make your ideas happen with positive, productive results. CCDET’s strengths for over three decades include Consulting Services, Training & Educational Services, Data Management, and Project Management services as well as a customized blend of services to meet your specific project needs.

McNair Scholar

The federally-funded Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program will prepare 25 UW Oshkosh undergraduates annually for doctoral study by pairing them with faculty mentors who assist the students in designing, implementing, and completing a significant research project. The program seeks to increase the attainment of advanced degrees by students from first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented groups.