Post-Award Administration

Post-Award Administration

Successful research extends well beyond the submission and receipt of an award. The Research Office partners with you throughout the post-award lifecycle by guiding award administration, financial use, sponsor compliance, and project management. Our goal is to help investigators manage sponsored projects effectively while ensuring compliance with university policies and sponsor requirements.

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Award Acceptance & Project Setup

The Research Office works with investigators to review award terms and conditions, facilitate institutional acceptance, and coordinate the administrative steps necessary to establish sponsored projects for successful implementation.

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  • Award Acceptance 

Post-Award Management

We provide ongoing administrative support by assisting researchers with sponsor requirements, project modifications, and institutional processes associated with active awards.

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Financial Administration

We assist researchers with financial administration by providing guidance on allowable expenditures, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and sponsor regulations, ensuring projects remain in compliance throughout the award period.

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  • Allowable Costs 

  • Financial Reports 

Prior Approvals & Award Modifications

Research projects often require changes after funding has been awarded. The Research Office assists you in navigating sponsor and university requirements for budget revisions, no-cost extensions, changes in project scope, personnel modifications, and other award actions requiring prior approval.

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  • No-Cost Extensions

  • Award Modifications 

Reporting Requirements

Most sponsored projects require technical, financial, invention, and progress reports throughout the life of the award. The Research Office works with investigators to coordinate reporting requirements and ensure sponsor deadlines are met accurately and on time.

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  • Progress Reports 

  • Financial Reporting

Award Closeout

The completion of a sponsored project requires timely fulfillment of sponsor and university closeout requirements. The Research Office assists investigators with final financial reconciliation, required reports, and administrative closeout activities to ensure awards are concluded in accordance with sponsor expectations.

Related Resources

  • Closeout Procedures 

  • Award Closeout Checklist