At Sacramento State, faculty and students engage in research, creative and scholarly activity in addition to a range of initiatives which meld pedagogy and discovery. The offices of Research Administration and Contract Administration are a collaboration of Academic Affairs at Sacramento State and University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI), a 501(c)(3) auxiliary authorized to accept and administer externally funded grants and contracts on behalf of the University. We work to expand the range of opportunities for faculty and students seeking external support for their research and scholarly activities.

The office of Research Administration provides information on federal, state, and private Funding Opportunities and offers Proposal Development expertise in areas, such as budget development, electronic proposal submission, and compliance with sponsor and University policies. The office of Contract Administration provides Contract Development services and is a liaison between faculty and government agencies and private sector organizations which contract for faculty expertise and student assistance. When an award or contract is received, Award Administration services are provided by professional staff in both offices.