Purpose

To assist and advance the research mission of San Diego State University, a leading public research university and the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region.

Past and Present

Established in 1943, SDSU Research Foundation is a non-profit auxiliary organization chartered to further the educational, research, and community service objectives of San Diego State University. SDSU Research Foundation currently administers approximately 1,500 active grants and contracts  and has annual revenues of $230 million. With 160 central support staff and over 2,000 grant and contract project employees, it is the largest auxiliary in California.

Governed by a board of directors, SDSU Research Foundation provides grant lifecycle services  including proposal budgeting and submission, award administration, human resources, payroll and purchasing services, and providing facilities to house research projects.

From account set-up and administration through close-out and final audit, our staff ensures compliance with federal, state, CSU, and SDSU regulations and that funds are spent appropriately to achieve sponsor objectives.