The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) serves as a focal point through which external support for research, scholarship, public service and creative activities is institutionally promoted, reviewed and approved.
Services Provided by OSP
- Support project directors (investigators) in all stages of proposal development, in particular, prepare the official project budget
- Review proposals prior to submission to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies, government regulations, and state laws
- Approve and submit an official proposal to external sponsors as authorized by the University
- Negotiate and accept awards from external sponsors on behalf of the University
- Authorize Grants Accounting to establish the grant/contract account providing access to awarded funds
- Negotiate and establish sub-recipient agreements and assist in managing subawards
- Provide post-award, non-financial assistance in the management of awards
- Provide reports of proposal submissions and grant/contract awards