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Faculty & Staff Resource

Quick actions

Start with the form or worksheet.

Step 1
Share your idea
Step 2
Match funding
Step 3
Submit proposal

How We Help

Funding Opportunities

  • Identify relevant funders
  • Share RFPs and opportunities
  • Connect with grant officers

Proposal Development

  • Shape project concepts
  • Review proposal materials
  • Coordinate internal routing

Post-Award Support

  • Support award management
  • Assist with financial coordination
  • Track reporting requirements

About the Offices

Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations connects McMurry University with private funding organizations, including foundations and corporations. This office partners with faculty and staff seeking support from nongovernmental funders for campus, community, and academic projects.

Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance

Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance supports federal, state, and other government-funded opportunities. This office assists with proposal development, compliance requirements, regulations, and guidelines for research and academic projects.

Grant-Seeking Process

01

Share your idea

02

Refine the concept

03

Match funding

04

Prepare proposal

05

Submit & manage

Resource Hub

Inquiry FormSubmit a project idea for funding review.

Grant Project Concept WorksheetOrganize goals, outcomes, budget needs, and next steps.

Policies and Procedures LibraryAccess institutional guidance and grant procedures.

Research ComplianceFaculty and students engaged in research must complete CITI training modules before submitting a study to the Institutional Review Board. Additional modules may be required depending on the project and the nature of the research. (Login Required)

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) ProgramThe CITI program is the standard for research, ethics, compliance, and safety training. McMurry University collaborates with CITI to prepare researchers to conduct ethical research projects that complement our university’s academic excellence and integrity. (Login Required)

Contact the Right Office

Contact the appropriate office based on the type of funding opportunity or research-related support needed.

Sarah Martin

Mrs.

Sarah Martin

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Contact for:Funding opportunities from non-governmental organizations or research-related projects.

Email Sarah

Alicia Wyatt

Dr.

Alicia Wyatt

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance

Contact for:Funding opportunities from governmental sources or research-related projects.

Email Alicia