Our Mission

The Office of Sponsored Programs partners with The Chicago School's research and scholarly community in the support and advancement of ​institutional and individual, educational, research, and community service projects through the provision of grant development training and support.


What We Do


  • ​​​Assist with locating potential funding sources for student and faculty research or dissertation projects
  • Review and approve proposals prior to submission

  • Responsible for negotiating terms​ and conditions of sponsored awards and sub-contracts both Federal and Non-Federal 

  • Serve as primary point of contact between sponsor and the Institution 

  • Draft sub agreements and amendments 

  • Provide financial and technical expertise in the proposal development process 

  • Responsible for submission of electronic proposals

  • Provide developmental training via workshops and webinars ​​


 

Contact Us


Natalya Ellis​ 
Interim Executive Director
[email protected]
202-706-5040
Kathryn Duxbury​
Graduate Associate