November 25, 2025

Office of Research and Graduate Education – Holiday Closure and Proposal Deadlines

The Chapman University Office of Research & Graduate Education will be closed for winter break
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026.

Please note that proposals with sponsor deadlines during this closure require additional lead time.
Consult the tables below or refer to the Proposal Preparation Timeline to confirm the
final day to submit a full draft to Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) for review.
Your Cayuse SP proposal must be fully routed and approved by these dates.

Remaining Proposal Deadline Requirements

Thanksgiving Holiday
Final Day to Submit Full Draft to SPS Sponsor Deadline
November 26 December 5
Winter Break Holidays
Final Day to Submit Full Draft to SPS Sponsor Deadline
December 17 December 24-January 2
December 18 January 3-5
December 19 January 6
December 22 January 7
December 23 January 8