Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA)

Welcome to THe Office of Sponsored Projects Administration at UNC Charlotte!

As part of the Division of Research, the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) [formerly the Office of Grants & Contracts Administration (GCA)] reports directly to the Associate Vice-Chancellor within the Division of Research. We work closely with the Center for Research Excellence, Office Research Services, Research Protections and Integrity, and the Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships.

Vision and mission

The vision and mission of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) align with the Division of Research mission statement which ‘Strives to advance the quality, diversity, and growth of research at UNC Charlotte’. OSPA is committed to creating a positive difference while maintaining a supportive environment for faculty and staff. Our mission is to always provide the faculty and staff with service and support. OSPA is responsible and committed to stewardship of sponsor programs while facilitating compliance with sponsor requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, other related rules and regulations, along University policies.

OSPA’s financial award management and staff responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Award Set up.
  • Monitoring and reviewing activities on sponsored projects including Banner budget entry, internal budget revisions, cost-share, and release time.
  • Monitoring for financial compliance on sponsored projects.
  • Monitoring participant support costs and program income.
  • Assumption of Risks (AOR).
  • Monitor IUCRC and Affiliates.
  • Prepare financial reports.
  • Subrecipient Monitoring.
  • Award closeout.
  • Managing external audit and desk reviews on sponsor awards.

OSPA performs these duties and responsibilities to safeguard project funds and maintain a good relationship with sponsors.

Here are some additional information links on research:

UNC Systems Office of Grant Management: “Contracts and Grants Standards”

National Science Foundation NSF link for “Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide“

Federal Agencies guidance on Prior approval matrix “Appendix A Prior Approval Matrix”

Contacts:

Darlene “Darl” Booker
Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA)
704-687-1873