Mission

ORPS’ mission is to encourage and assist faculty in obtaining and administering external support for research, instruction, community service projects and creative artistry. In doing so, ORPS supports NCF, designated by the State of Florida as the “honors college for the liberal arts,” in its endeavor to provide an undergraduate education of the highest caliber to leading students from around the country. ORPS fulfills its mission and that of the College through best practices of research administration, following federal and state mandates.

Vision

ORPS strives to attract external support for New College’s research and scholarly endeavors through agreements, awards, contracts and grants with the government, nonprofits, foundations and corporations. We do so by encouraging collaboration and interdisciplinary research activities, by facilitating local, regional, national and international partnerships in research and by enhancing efficient infrastructure to support research activities that foster intellectual discovery, creative problem solving and the dissemination of knowledge.

For general inquiries regarding grants and contracts: ORPS@ncf.edu

For general inquiries regarding IRB applications and information: IRB@ncf.edu