Office of Sponsored Programs

Kate Mollen, Director, (414) 229-4853, mollen@uwm.edu

The Office of Sponsored Programs facilitates research at UWM by providing a wide range of services, tools, and training to support researchers throughout the life of a sponsored project. Our office assists principal investigators and research administration staff to:

  • Identify funding sources
  • Develop proposals
  • Review and endorse proposals
  • Negotiate agreements
  • Accept and manage awards
  • Interpret guidelines
  • Promoting compliance with sponsor
    and University policies
grant lifecycle illustration

 

Research Development

Advises and assists researchers with grant proposal research, planning, development, and writing. Services include training sessions on a wide range of grant development topics, special programs for junior-level faculty, and coordination of large and complex proposals.

Contact:

Michelle Schoenecker, (414) 229-2747, schoene7@uwm.edu

Pre-Award Administration

Advises and assists researchers with grant budget development, proposal submission, and award negotiation for federal and non-federal agencies. Services also include reviewing, negotiating, and processing contracts and award acceptance documents; technical preparation and execution of subawards and amendments; and review and execution of non-financial agreements.

Contact:

Jeremy Miner, Associate Director of Pre-Award, (414) 251-9255, minerj@uwm.edu

Post-Award Administration

Assists researchers and their respective Schools/College/Departments with financial administration of federal and non-federal grants and contracts, final report preparation and submission, and adherence to sponsor fiscal policies and requirements.

Contact:

Carla Durand, Assistant Director – Post-Award Services, (414) 229-6012, durandc@uwm.edu

Research Compliance

Assists researchers with effort reporting, conflict of interest, and export-controlled programs, and works closely with other units on campus to ensure UWM’s compliance with federal and state mandates on sponsored projects.

Contact:

Jeffrey Nytes, Compliance Manager, (414) 251-6949, jpnytes@uwm.edu

Need Help?

Find the Pre-Award Specialists and Post-Award Specialists designated to assist your School/College/Department.