Office of Sponsored Projects Administration

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Kathryn (Kat) McClung
Associate Research Administrator (Team 1)

Phone: 859-257-3528
Email: Kat.McClung@uky.edu

Caroline Nolen
Research Administrator Associate –Proposal/Award Services Team 1

Phone: 859-257-9420
Email: Caroline.Nolen@uky.edu

Vanessa Knox
Senior Research Administrator (Contracts)

Phone: 859-257-2590
Email: Vanessa.Knox@uky.edu

Katie Riley
Training Assistant Director

Phone: 859-257-3524
Email: katie.riley@uky.edu

Proposal Submission Deadline Policy

To ensure timely and accurate submission of proposals for sponsored projects and to honor our commitment to a healthy work-life balance for our staff, the following policy was developed in collaboration between the Vice President for Research, Collaborative Grant Services (CGS), Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) and the Associate Deans for Research (ADRs). This policy outlines the timeline and responsibilities for the proposal preparation and submission process.

Proposal Submission Deadline Policy

Jan 13, 2025, 7:20 AM

New website provides export control and sanctions guidance for international UK activities

Oct 22, 2024, 7:34 AM

The site helps faculty, staff and students determine if their work is subject to export controls or sanctions compliance, to find exclusions and for guidance on required federal licenses.

Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRPs) Policy

As required by federal law, UK is issuing a new policy (effective Aug 9, 2024) concerning participation in foreign talent recruitment programs (FTRPs) per the CHIPS and Science Act.

Updated OSPA Staff Assignments

The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) has transitioned to its new organizational structure for proposal and award services that was recommended by Project GATeWAY. Research Administrators are now focused on providing pre-award or post-award support and services based on their constituency (college or other unit) assignment.

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators | Begins Sept 10

The Grant Administration Forum for Investigators (GAFI) is a new communication channel including the leadership of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA), Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) and Research Financial Services (RFS). The first GAFI session will be on September 10 at 1 p.m. and continue the second Tuesday of every other month. Investigators can submit questions and suggested topics to be covered by providing them in advance.

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