The Office of Sponsored Project Administration (OSPA) promotes, supports, and administers sponsored program awards and provides the highest quality Pre and Post-Award services in generating and administering external awards in the pursuit of research, scholarly activities and public service. OSPA ensures that the administration of sponsored programs from proposal submission to award close-out is consistent with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
There are four units operating under OSPA:
- There are six Research Service Centers (RSCs) designed to provide direct service to faculty and staff in all areas of research administration. The six RSCs are in the following areas: Engineering; Sciences; Liberal and Fine Arts, Business and Honors College; Education; Institute for Economic Development; and UTSA’s Downtown Campus.
- Grants and Contracts Financial Services (GCFS) unit is in charge of post-award operations including account set-up, account management, invoicing, financial reporting, and close-outs.
- Contracts and Industry Agreements (CIA) unit provides assistance in the area of contracts and various ways of engagement with industry.
- Information Systems and Technology (IST) unit provides UTSA-wide IT services in support of research operations.
For OSPA directory, please visit the staff directory.
