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Sponsored Projects

The Office of Sponsored Projects provides professional and timely assistance to faculty and staff in their pursuit of externally funded research and sponsored programs.

We serve as the administrative and financial liaison between faculty/staff and sponsors, enhancing the capability of Cal State San Marcos to generate and administer external awards for instructional, research, public service, and scholarly activities. 

In close collaboration with the University Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, we provide the following pre-award activities and post-award services:

Pre-Award
  • Workshops
  • Funding information
  • Proposal planning and processing
  • Budget preparation
  • Internal review and submission of proposals
Post-Award 
  • Award acceptance
  • New project orientation
  • Agency compliance
  • Expense monitoring
  • Continuations, renewals, and closeouts

Department Staff

Sponsored Projects
Jan Cushman
Sponsored Projects Administrator
(760) 750-4722
Grant Hubbard
Director, Sponsored Projects
(760) 750-4701
Patti Kastner
Sponsored Projects Analyst
(760) 750-4703