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OSP Pre-Award and Post-Award Process Flow

The Office of Sponsored Projects encompasses four specialized teams, each handling different elements of the award process.

Pre-Award

The pre-award team work with PI’s to ensure the proposal meets all requirements of the sponsor, University, and State of Texas. For help with sponsored research proposals, see Proposal Preparation and Submission.

Contracting

The contracts team negotiates terms of the contract, manages set-up of any subawards or subcontracts, and manages contractual/Administrative contact with the sponsor. To learn more about each, visit Subcontracts and Contract Library Management.

Post-Award

The post-award team sets up necessary accounts, monitors spending and expenditure oversight, cost and budget transfers, financial closeout, and audit oversight and training. More information about managing sponsored projects can be found in Award Management.

Grant Management Accounting

The accounting team for grant management oversees financial management related to sponsored projects. They assist with invoicing, receivables, financial reporting, cost allocation, budget transfers and adjustments, financial closeout and cost sharing. More information about financial management of grants can be found in Grant Management Accounting.