Marymount University Office of Research
Welcome
The Office of Research is responsible for overseeing Marymount University’s institutional research administration, development, ethics, compliance, training, education, contracts, and intellectual discoveries. Our mission is to support and strengthen research activities across the university by assisting faculty, staff, and students in developing innovative and impactful research that aligns with Marymount’s mission and strategic goals.
Whether you are submitting a grant proposal, managing an award, exploring new collaborations, or just beginning your investigator journey, the Office of Research is here to guide and support you and your team every step of the way.
What We Do
The Office of Research Administration is the central hub for research support services at Marymount. Our work spans from pre-award development, post-award management, research compliance, education, training, and strategic research development.
Activities include:
- Grants prospecting, proposal support, and submission
- Award setup and financial oversight
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) and human subjects’ protections
- Research ethics, integrity, and compliance
- Research data and reporting
- Faculty and student training and education
Research Support and Services
The Office of Research houses several dedicated support offices and services. These units serve interconnected functions that guide faculty, students, and staff through every stage of the research process—from idea development and compliance to funding, dissemination, and evaluation. Together, they ensure that Marymount’s research enterprise is ethical, innovative, and impactful.
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
OSP helps researchers secure and manage external funding. The office provides support with proposal preparation, budgets, compliance, and post-award management to ensure accountability and success. Contact OSP at
Office of Research Development, Education, and Support (ORDES)
ORDES builds research capacity through training, mentoring, and professional development. It equips faculty and students with the skills needed for effective grantsmanship and collaborative scholarship. Contact ORDES at
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The MU IRB reviews studies involving human participants to protect rights, welfare, and privacy. It ensures that all research projects (protocols) meet ethical and regulatory standards while supporting investigators throughout the review process. Contact the MU IRB at
Intellectual Property (IP) and Research Integrity Committee (IP-RIC) Website coming soon
IP-RIC oversees the responsible conduct of research and addresses matters of ethics, authorship, and misconduct, including intellectual property. It fosters a culture of honesty, transparency, and accountability in all research activities. It also protects and manages innovations created through Marymount research. It supports inventors with patents, copyrights, and licensing, helping translate discoveries into real-world applications.
Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (PIE)
The office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) promotes accountability and continuous improvement by analyzing Marymount’s academic institutional data and supporting accreditation. PIE helps align research activities with the university’s mission and goals.
Research at
Marymount’s Colleges
Learn more about faculty-led research, scholarly activity, and student engagement in each college:
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Research Centers
and Initiatives
Marymount’s research centers facilitate innovation, opportunity, and collaboration. Click the links below to learn more about each research center, affiliated faculty, and activities
Student
Research
The Office of Research is proud to offer multiple mechanisms for both undergraduate and graduate involvement in research. Please see the related pages below for further information regarding these opportunities.
I’m new to research at MU. What resources can help get me started?
The MU Office of Research Development, Education, and Support (ORDES) was launched specifically to assist faculty– including those brand-new to research– with research development activity. Please see additional resources below to help get started with research at MU.
Human Subjects research:
Funding opportunities:
Current internal grant opportunities at MU can be viewed here.
External (extramural) funding opportunities can be searched for via MU GrantForward, a platform to search for current grants, fellowships, and travel opportunities based on research interest. GrantForward is available to all MU faculty, staff, students and affiliates. Create a profile and search available opportunities using the tool below. For questions regarding the use of GrantForward or to schedule a brief training session, please email .
Need Support?
We’re here to help. Visit our FAQs or contact our team directly at MUResearch@Marymount.edu
