The tutorials on this page are intended to provide an overview of the functions and services divisions within Research & Graduate Studies offers to the community of scholars and researchers at Portland State University. Whether you're new to PSU and looking to launch your research portfolio or a veteran researcher, the content on this page can help you navigate PSU's research administration services.
Research Administration: Overview of Resources for Researchers
This video provides an overview of research support services. Topics include the sponsored projects administration, compliance resources, data security and management, and export controls.
Human Subjects Research Protection Program
This video provides an overview of the Human Research Protections Program at PSU. Topics include the origins of human research protections, how PSU defines human subjects research and university agents, and the policies that govern required human subject project reviews.
Data Security
This video provides an overview of the types of data that are subject to security policies. Topics include identifying data security concerns and the types of data that require assessment by PSU's Data Security and Compliance Officer.
Understanding the Costs of Research
F&A costs, also known as indirect costs, are an essential part of the price of doing research and vital to research institutions' ability to maintain research operations. This video offers an explanation of the interaction between colleges, universities, and the federal government to support research activities.
How to Partner with the PSU Foundation
An overview of the PSU Foundation and the role it plays in connecting researchers and donors. In this video, you will learn how the Foundation prioritizes and pursues funding using a donor-centric approach. You will learn how to access Foundation staff to guide and assist in research proposals managed through the Foundation.
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Research Administration: Overview of Resources for Researchers