Office of Research and Sponsored Program (ORSP)
Overview
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is located in the Walker Center for Multi-Purpose Research and Sponsored Programs on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) campus.
It is service-oriented and directed by the values of the University, while dedicated to assisting the faculty and staff in seeking and administering funds for research and sponsored programs.ORSP facilitates research at UAPB by: identifying funding sources, assisting in finalizing proposals, reviewing budget accuracy, negotiating agreements, obtaining and interpreting guidelines, and promoting compliance of grant applications and contracts with sponsor and University policies and requirements. The office ensures financial accountability for external funding and research support.
Research Compliance
Research compliance committees and policies were established at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to ensure that scientific research and other programs are conducted in a responsible and ethical manner. The University is committed to operating in compliance with research regulations and guidelines, as set forth by federal and state laws, and funding agencies. It is the responsibility of all researchers to be familiar with University policies covering research compliance. There are four Institutional Committees presently in place, 1) Research Committee, 2) Institutional Review Board/ Human Subjects Committee (IRB), 3) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and 4) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
