Sponsored Projects
OSP Responsibilities
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at ¿ì»îÓ°Ôº supports faculty and staff throughout the pre-award phase of externally funded research, creative activity, and public service projects. Our responsibilities include:
- Advocating for sponsored projects and externally funded research across campus
- Identifying funding opportunities and assisting withÌý funding searchesÌý
- Supporting proposal development and providing guidance on sponsor requirements
- Reviewing, approving, and submitting proposals on behalf of the University
- Review, approval and submission of proposals
- Negotiating contracts, grants, and subawards in collaboration with sponsors and institutional partners
- Coordinating subrecipient agreements and compliance with federal and institutional guidelines
- Facilitating award acceptance and ensuring all required documentation is in place for award setup
- Coordinating with other WIU offices, such as:
- Please consult Purchasing for forms
- Please consult Business Services for forms
Acceptance and implementation of awards
Please note: All post-award financial management, including expenditure tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting, is now handled by the WIU Business Services Office.
Oversight regulations and compliance
Office of Management and Budget Circulars links
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Misconduct in Scholarly Activity Policy
- Biosafety Policy
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