The Office of Research (OR), through its Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) unit, provides award-related services to faculty, unit staff, and other central administrative offices. These services include, but are not limited to, the following:

Negotiating and accepting/executing sponsored awards;
Interpreting award terms and conditions, sponsor and university policies, and government regulations;
Advising clients regarding special obligations or requirements associated with sponsored awards;
Liaising with sponsors;
Disseminating award documents via PAMIS;
Providing research administration training courses and consulting services; and
Promoting and facilitating institutional compliance with government regulations and award requirements.