Office of Sponsored Projects Administration
Transforming tomorrow by Streamlining Grants & Contracts

Please see here for information regarding sponsored projects and COVID-19.

What We Do At OSPA

OSPA administers extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services available to University faculty and staff include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents. 

About Us
brain made of gears

$468 million

grant & contract awards in FY21

$281.2 million

federal agency awards in FY21

1 of 18 U.S. universities

with the trifecta of research excellence designations in cancer, aging & translational science

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Where do I find these numbers? Frequently Needed Information

Find institutional information, including applicant organization name and address, authorized to sign, F&A costs, fringe benefits, tax status and codes.

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Announcements

  • NSF Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures
    Office of Sponsored Projects Administration

    In an effort to provide the community with helpful reference information regarding pre-award and post-award disclosure information in the biographical sketch and current and pending support proposal sections, NSF has developed a disclosure table entitled,  

  • Upcoming Changes to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support Format Page for Due Dates on or after May 25, 2021 (NIH NOT-OD-21-073)
    Office of Sponsored Projects Administration

    In an effort to support strong collaboration between Federal research agencies, NIH has made every effort to align the Biographical Sketch (Biosketch), Other Support format page and Application Form Instructions with the guidance issued by the Office of Science and Technol

  • Updated look for Project Account Data Record (PADR)
    Office of Sponsored Projects Administration

    The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration is excited to announce an updated look to your Project Account Data Record (PADR).  Starting in February, faculty and staff will begin to receive these PADRs when an account is created or revised. This new format contains the same

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