Welcome the new Director of the Sponsored Programs Office!

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Justin M. Miller as the Director of the Sponsored Programs Office (SPO) effective July 1, 2012. Justin joined the SPO staff in 2007 and is well known to many on campus as an energetic and capable Proposal Manager. In his new role as Director, he will be responsible for all pre-award services related to sponsored program activity, including guiding SPO staff in information dissemination, proposal development and submission, campus education, incentive and internal grant programs, and alignment of data and procedures with the University ERP system.

Prior to his service in sponsored programs, Justin was Program Coordinator for the Arizona Humanities Council. His undergraduate degree from Ball State was in Environmental Ethics (within the Religious Studies major), and he received the Master of Public Administration degree from Arizona State University in 2007. His completion of the Ed.D. in Higher Education from Ball State University is anticipated in December 2012.

Please join us in welcoming Justin Miller to his new post as the Director of the Sponsored Programs Office!

Keep yourself informed with SPO Info Sessions!

The Sponsored Programs Office conducts many workshops and information sessions throughout the year for students, faculty, and staff. Please visit our website for more information and updates!  

April 11, 2012
Grantsmanship Information Session (GIS) ~ Click here for video - 1:17:54
Need grant funding to carry out your work? In a quandary about how to get started? Hear first-hand experiences from funded colleagues who have successfully navigated the path to a grant award. This hour-long discussion will include topics such as, how to identify funding opportunities, and how to position yourself as a scholar.

May 2, 2012
Core Fulbright Information Session ~ Click here for video - 1:18:05

The Sponsored Programs Office, in conjuction with the Rinker Center for International Programs and the Contracts and Grants Office, present an information session on the Core Fulbright Scholar Program for University faculty and professional personnel. Former Ball State Fulbright awardees present their perspectives and experiences with Fulbright.

Grantsmanship Information Session - April 11

Need grant funding to carry out your work?  In a quandary about how to get started?

Please join us:
Grantsmanship Information Session 
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
12:00-3:00 PM
Bracken Library

Click here to get the flier! 

This professional development opportunity, hosted by the Sponsored Programs Office, is designed to provide junior faculty and those new to grant writing with the "tools" for your toolkit to aid in your quest for external funding.

Panel Discussion: 12:00-1:30 PM in Bracken Library 104 Hear first-hand experiences from funded colleagues who have successfully navigated the path to a grant award. This hour-long discussion will include topics such as, how to identify funding opportunities, and how to position yourself as a scholar. The panel discussion will be followed by a half-hour question and answer session.

Information Session: 1:30-3:00 (Open House) in Bracken Library's Schwartz Digital Complex Lobby The focus of this event is to shine a spotlight on BSU grantmanship resources available to faculty. Stop in after the panel discussion (or at any time during our open house hours) to learn about funding opportunities and strategies, connect with colleagues from across the BSU community, and share ideas with funded professionals.

Refreshments will be served!

To RSVP or to request additional details concerning the Grantsmanship Information Session, contact the Sponsored Programs Office at 765-285-1600 or spo@bsu.edu.

All new... SPO Facebook!

The Sponsored Programs Office is pleased to unveil our all new Facebook page! "LIKE" the Sponsored Programs Office at Ball State University page to stay up to date with news, proposal development articles, workshop information, tips and tricks to finding funding, office news, and so much more!

What are you waiting for? 

Need more SPO social media? Follow us on Twitter!

@BSU_SPO