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The Sponsored Programs Office (SPO) is dedicated to supporting and advancing research and other sponsored activities by offering professional administrative expertise to the University community. We aim to effectively manage sponsored projects while safeguarding the rights and interests of the University, its researchers, sponsors, and the broader community. Key functions of the division follow the lifecycle of the award from proposal to closeout. Our pre-award team is responsible for reviewing, approving, and submitting proposals. After a proposal is selected for funding, the post-award team, assists with the contract review/negotiation and setup of new awards and associated modifications. The post-award team also reviews other documents such as material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, and licensing agreements, etc. The Subaward team facilitates the execution of subaward agreements and modifications.
Sponsored Programs Lifecycle
Find Funding
Set Up Project
Close Out Project
Resources to assist with the closeout phase of your project.
Find Funding
Set Up Project
Subawards
Resources related to subawards issued to other entities to carry out a portion of a project.
Close Out Project
Resources to assist with the closeout phase of your project.
USU’s Internal Deadline for Proposal Submission
All proposals must be received in Kuali by the Sponsored Programs Office (SPO) four full business days prior to the sponsor deadline.
An example of the four full business day timeline is shown below:
| Day 1: Monday | Day 2: Tuesday | Day 3: Wednesday | Day 4: Thursday | Sponsor Deadline: Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal in OSP Admin Approval queue by 8:00 AM with department and college approvals completed. | Submission to Sponsor | Sponsor Deadline 5:00 PM |
Proposals that do not meet the four full business day deadline will be reviewed only to the extent time allows and with priority given to ensure compliance with USU requirements. SPO cannot guarantee the successful submission of a late proposal or that the proposal will comply with sponsor requirements.
It is strongly encouraged that PIs to reach out to their designated SPO pre-award (proposal) contact as early as possible in the proposal preparation process for information and guidance.
Additional Information About USU’s Internal Deadline for Proposal Submission