About Us Office of Sponsored Project Administration
Welcome to the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration!
OSPA is responsible for administering extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and 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. University policy regarding soliciting and receiving sponsored projects is found in AR 7:3. OSPA also administers the Conflict of Interest policy (AR 7:2).
Mission Statement
To provide the university community with client-centered, professional, and appropriate administrative expertise to support the responsible management of sponsored projects. In carrying out this mission, our goal is to provide responsive and appropriate administrative guidance and education for our constituents in order to facilitate the University of Kentucky's teaching, research, and service missions.
Research Administrator Assignments
To find the Pre-Award and Post-Award Research Administrator Constituency Assignments, click here.
OSPA Escalation Path for Issue Resolution
To determine the escalation path within OSPA for issue resolution and escalation, view the OSPA Escalation Path for Issue Resolution chart.
Click on a staff member's listing below to access their contact information.
For general inquiries, please email ospa@uky.edu. You may also use this address to obtain assistance if you are unsure who in OSPA is assigned to your proposals, awards, or department.
OSPA Leadership
Proposal and Award Services
Proposal Services (Pre-Award)
Award Services (Post-Award)
Account Setup Services
Contracts and Subawards
