
Office of Sponsored Programs
Mission Statement
The Office of Sponsored Programs at Huston-Tillotson University (HT) is dedicated to supporting faculty and staff in their efforts to seek out and secure external funding opportunities that support scholarly activities, education, training, research, and civic engagement. The Office of Sponsored Programs also supports HT faculty and staff in their efforts to manage external award funds efficiently, with the purpose of ensuring all sponsor and university commitments and expectations are met. Please see our Policy Manual here for more information.
Guiding Values
- Collegiality and Collaboration – working as a team with internal and external constituencies in a professional manner
- Excellence and Efficiency – providing high quality, accurate, personalized service and support
- High Ethical Standards and Integrity – being in compliance and fiscally responsible
- Accountability – taking responsibility for actions, policies, decisions, and grant administration
Faculty Resources
At Huston-Tillotson University, we are proud to support a vibrant community of faculty scholars and innovators. Our faculty lead the way in research, creative endeavors, and academic excellence. To empower their work, we are committed to simplifying and strengthening our support systems—from proposal development and identifying funding opportunities to streamlining both pre- and post-award processes. Our goal is to reduce administrative barriers so that our faculty can focus on what they do best: creating, discovering, and inspiring.