SDSU Research Foundation
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Based in San Diego, SDSU Research Foundation is a nonprofit auxiliary organization created to advance San Diego State University's education, research, and community service missions. It administers a large portfolio of grants and contracts and provides end-to-end grant lifecycle services, including budgeting and proposal submission, award administration, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and facilities support for research projects. The foundation is among the largest auxiliaries in the state, supported by a substantial staff and a broad cadre of project personnel to manage these activities. It operates under a board of directors and emphasizes compliance with federal, state, CSU, and SDSU regulations to ensure that sponsor objectives are met and funds are used appropriately. SDSU itself is designated as an R1 institution, highlighting its position among the leading U.S. research universities and underscoring the foundation’s role in enabling high-level scholarly work. The organization focuses on supporting San Diego State University’s research ecosystem from its base in San Diego, California.