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Responding to COVID-19

The Office for Sponsored Programs provides updated guidance, frequently asked questions and resources and related to COVID-19.

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From our Blog

Reminder: Enforcement of NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats Begins on October 5, 2020

As a reminder, the enforcement of the NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats begins on 10/5/2020. For more information, please see the following message distributed by NSF via email earlier this week:

Effective October 5, 2020, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will begin enforcing the Proposal & Award Policies &...

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Events

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.