
Office of Research Services
Welcome to the Office of Research Services

What We Do
The Office of Research Services (ORS) supports faculty and staff in obtaining and managing external funding for research, training, education, and community service projects. The ORS provides support throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ORS provides both pre-award and post-award services. We are also responsible for the administration for the research compliance committees. The ORS staff will provide expertise in:
- Proposal Development and Submissions
- Award Management
- Research Compliance
- Human Subjects (IRB)
- Laboratory Animals (IACUC)
- Biological Hazards (IBC)
Get to Know Us

Proposal Development
Proposal Development
Get help with securing and managing external funding for research and sponsored projects - from finding the right funding opportunity to assisting with the proposal development and submission.

Animal Care & Use
Animal Care & Use
Saint Joseph's University is profoundly dedicated to safeguarding the care, maintenance, and ethical use of all animals in teaching and research. This commitment extends to ensuring investigators protect animals and comply with specific requirements established by research sponsors.

Institutional Review Board
Institutional Review Board
Conducting research involving human participants? Learn how Saint Joseph’s University’s IRB supports ethical, high-quality research while protecting the rights and welfare of participants—guided by federal regulations and Jesuit values.