Manage an Award

The Office of Sponsored Projects: Central Post-Award provides financial oversight of all sponsored award activities from set up to closeout, and works in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored and Cost Accounting.

Central Post-Award is responsible for:

  • Financial oversight of all sponsored award activities from set up to closeout
  • Creating award accounts
  • Providing federal costing compliance oversight
  • Reviewing and approving budget revisions, invoices, etc.

Sponsored and Cost Accounting is responsible for financial compliance, reporting, billing and receivables and audits of sponsored projects received by the University.

To see who is responsible at each stage of the research grant lifecycle, refer to the Roles and Responsibilities Matrix.

Award Setup

Internal process for award setup in PeopleSoft.

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No-Cost Extension

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Award Management

This section outlines key procedures and responsibilities throughout the life of an award, including guidance on allowable costs, cost transfers, cost share, and program income. The principal investigator (PI) is ultimately responsible for scientific, fiscal, and administrative oversight. Our office supports the PI and department to ensure compliance during the award through accurate award closeout.

For invoice and financial report inquiries, visit the Sponsored and Cost Accounting site of the Office of the Controller.

Allowable vs. Unallowable Costs
Cost Allocation
cost sharing
Program income
subawards
Prior Approval and Expanded Authority

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Contact

For assistance, contact the Office of Sponsored Projects Post-Award.