Sponsored Programs Office
Proposal Review, Submission, and Negotiation
The Sponsored Programs Office assists faculty and staff with proposal preparation
and submissions to federal and state government agencies, universities and other various
entities. Assistance includes both budget preparation and proposal review for conformity
to sponsor and internal guidelines. Sponsored Programs staff also review and negotiate
grant/contract terms and conditions with these entities and sub recipient collaborators.
The proposal preparation, review and submissions to industry and foreign entities are supported by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Its staff also negotiates the grant/contract terms and conditions with them.
Sponsored Programs Accounting
The Sponsored Programs Accounting area establishes the accounts and helps faculty with the financial monitoring, reporting, and project close outs for grants and contracts with federal/state governments, private companies, and foundations. Sponsored Programs Accounting staff coordinates outside audits related to externally sponsored projects.
Sponsored Operations Office
The Sponsored Operations Office provides a business infrastructure to complement Vice President for Research Office operations. Support includes communicating and tracking proposal and award activity to administrative and academic units, and business services.
Proposals—Getting Started
All Principal Investigators planning to submit a proposal should complete a Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal form. For general questions contact spo-l@mtu.edu.