Pre-Award

Sponsored Programs Office has developed a step-by-step process that promotes and fosters sponsored projects while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, local, and University regulations and standards. This streamlined approach empowers researchers to move us forward as a top-tier research university and realize even greater efficiencies.

Proposal Planning

Information, resources, and tools to assist in the planning and writing proposals.

Proposal Submission

All proposals for external funding should be received by Sponsored Programs Office at least 5 business days prior to the agency submission deadline.

Proposal Institutional Data

Most proposals require common data regarding the University and SPO.

Award Setup

Before spending begins on an award, there are certain steps that must occur to set up awards for spending or to allow pre-award spending. The required steps include receipt of an award document from the sponsor, review, and approval of the award on behalf of the University and setting up the award in the University's financial system.

Award Management

During the life cycle of an award, award management requires that all relevant central departments and the related school/college ensure the administration of the sponsored program award is conducted in compliance with pertinent university, school, and sponsor policies and procedures. Sound fiscal and programmatic management of sponsored programs is critical.

No-Cost Extensions

Many sponsors will allow No-Cost Extensions for sponsored programs. A no-cost extension is a request to extend the project period end date without requesting extra funding. The PI should work with SPO to understand the No-Cost Extensions policies, procedures and requirements of the sponsor.

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