Institutional Partnerships and Sponsored Research
Welcome
Welcome to the University of Hartford Office of Institutional Partnerships and Sponsored Research (IPSR). IPSR is the initial point of contact for faculty and staff seeking external funding from private (corporations and foundations) and public (government) sources. IPSR is the lead office on campus for proposal development and post-award management of all grants from private and public sources. IPSR is responsible for the financial management of all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. All proposals must go through IPSR.

Our mission is to provide assistance to principal investigators in securing/obtaining and managing awards while assuring proper stewardship of those funds. IPSR researches and disseminates information on potential funding opportunities, helps with the application process, ensures compliance with university and funder requirements, including federal mandates and university policies, and provides post-award coordination.

Sources of Funding
Recognizing that external funding is critical to advancing professional development, teaching and learning, and scholarly research, IPSR is committed to assisting and supporting faculty and staff to secure grants which further the mission of the university. This includes both private and public funds.

Private Funding
The office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) within IPSR seeks to establish strategic partnerships with corporations and private foundations to create mutually beneficial relationships. Typically, corporate donors seek partnerships with higher education/universities where there is an opportunity to build on complementary strengths and needs in recruitment, hiring, scholarships for students, internships, faculty and industry collaborations, research, lecturing opportunities, and sponsorship of activities.

Historically, private foundations have funded research and CFR identifies opportunities such as fellowships, research, and special programs that match foundation giving priorities.

Public Funding
The Office of Sponsored Research within IPSR is the initial point of contact for faculty and staff seeking government grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. It is the lead office on campus for proposal development and post-award management of federal monies.

To discuss opportunities or to learn more, contact:

Peter Lisi, Director
860.768.2446
lisi@hartford.edu