What's New?
• Proposal Submission Requirements: One of the primary functions
of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is to assure
compliance with federal, state and university policies. OSPA assesses
compliances during the review of the proposal for a sponsored project
and, if funded, the award documents. It is University policy that all
proposals for externally funded contracts and grants must be submitted
through OSPA. This includes situations where the University is a
subcontractor to another organization. OSPA is also the responsible office
for all contract and budget negotiations with funding agencies.
In order to allow adequate time for OSPA staff to provide the due
diligence necessary to protect the researcher and the University, beginning
January 1, 2014, a signed Proposal Checklist, final proposal, detailed
budget and all necessary compliance materials must be submitted at least 3
business days prior to the date and time the proposal is due to the funding
agency. Revisions to the final proposal and budget will not be possible after
they are submitted to OSPA.
It is the responsibility of the principal investigator to assure that all necessary approvals are obtained,
compliances are met and that the proposal and supporting documentation are submitted to OSPA at
least 3 days in advance of the agency due date. The University reserves the right to not submit a
proposal if not given adequate time to review the proposal.
• Our monthly publication "Research Matters" will no longer be published. Sponsored projects related
information will be posted on OSPA’s website.
• The new "Collaborative Seed Grant Program" application is now available here. The deadline is
Friday, January 3, 2014 by 4:30 PM. For more information please click here.
For more "What's New?" see our Announcements page.
FY2014 STATS through the month of October 2013
• 154 Proposals have been submitted representing $37.4 million in
requested funding.
• 152 Awards received to date representing $28.9 million in funding.
