The Office of Sponsored Projects comprises four specialized teams, each handling different elements of the award process.
Pre-Award
The pre-award team work with PI’s to ensure the proposal meets all requirements of the sponsor, University, and State of Texas.
For help with sponsored research proposals, see Proposal Preparation and Submission.
Contracting
The contracts team negotiates terms of the contract, manage set-up of any subawards or subcontracts, and manage contractual/Administrative contact with the sponsor.
Post-Award
The post-award team sets up necessary accounts, monitors spending and expenditure oversight, cost and budget transfers, financial closeout, and audit oversight and training.
More information on managing sponsored projects can be found in Award Management.
Grants Financial Management
The grants financial management team oversees financial management related to sponsored projects. They assist with cost allocation, budget transfers and adjustments, financial closeout and cost sharing.
More information on grants financial management can be found in Account Management.