The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) facilitates research at UWM by providing a wide range of services, tools, and training to support researchers throughout the life of a sponsored project. Comprised of Pre-Award and Post-Award Administration, OSP assists Principal Investigators and research administration staff to:
- Review, endorse, and submit proposals
- Interpret guidelines
- Negotiate agreements
- Accept and manage awards
- Comply with sponsor and University policies
Contact: Kate Mollen, Director
Pre-Award Administration
Pre-Award Specialists in OSP advise and assist researchers in developing and submitting grant applications to federal and non-federal sponsors. Services include:
- Grant budget development.
- Proposal submission and award negotiation for federal and non-federal agencies.
- Reviewing, negotiating, and processing contracts and award acceptance documents.
- Technical preparation and execution of subawards and amendments.
- Reviewing and executing non-financial agreements.
Contact: Jeremy Miner, Associate Director, Pre-Award Administration
Post-Award Administration
Post-Award Grant Accountants in OSP assist researchers and their respective Schools/College/Division and departments with grant awards from federal and non-federal sponsors. Services include:
- Financial administration of grant awards and contracts.
- Final report preparation and submission.
- No-cost extensions.
- Cost transfers.
- Award closeout.
- Adherence to sponsor fiscal policies and requirements.
Contact: Samantha Westcott, Assistant Director, Post-Award Administration