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Summer Training Series: Two New Courses Available!

We are excited to announce that this week, we are rolling out not one, but two foundational courses as part of OSP's Summer Training Series:

Course 1: Navigating Proposal Elements and Sponsor Systems

This course provides research administrators with a comprehensive overview of the proposal preparation process, including understanding sponsor guidelines, the importance of checklists, and navigating sponsor systems effectively.

Duration: This course is approximately 30 minutes long and can be completed at...

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Tools and Processes

Policies and Guidance

OSP policies and guidance apply to all areas of the lifecycle of sponsored awards. For updates and an in-depth look at new policies follow the OSP Blog.

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The Award Lifecycle

Teams within our office are organized to manage proposals from the beginning, or 'pre-award,' stage of a project through the termination, or closeout, of an award.

The Award Lifecycle

Resources & Information

OSP has gathered resources from a variety of sources, both internal and external, to aide in the management of sponsored programs across the lifecycle.