Sponsored Research

Sponsored Research

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MANAGING RESEARCH PROPOSALS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

Advance Accounts

The establishment of an Advance Account (formerly knows as an Underwrite) allows faculty to incur project-related expenses before an official award is finalized, facilitating timely project initiation and proper expense allocation. However, if the anticipated funding does not materialize or certain expenses are deemed unallowable, the department may be responsible for covering these costs.  

At this time the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is exercising caution regarding the establishment of advance accounts for federal awards due to the financial risks involved. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Sponsored Research Administrator for assistance:

• Sponsored Research Administrators 

 

Office of Sponsored Research

The Office of Sponsored Research facilitates institutional approval for all proposal submissions, accepts and administers grant awards, and negotiates contracts and other research-related agreements on behalf of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.

Sponsored Research seeks to assist faculty members and researchers in a variety of ways--budget development, proposal processing and review, eligibility verification, and proposal approval and submission.

Faculty from all ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ locations are encouraged to contact Sponsored Research if they are interested in pursuing any funded project.

Staff Contact Lists

Office Location & Contact Info
3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 165
Tampa, FL 33612-9445
Campus mail point: 30338 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHolly Dr.

@YOURSERVICE Teams Chat
Members of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch community in need of assistance in support for pre-award, post-award, or compliance related to sponsored projects are encouraged to contact Sponsored Research via the .

Roles & Responsibilities of Sponsored Research

1) Proposal Support Services
Sponsored Research assists with understanding and adhering to guidelines, policies, and deadlines of both the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and the sponsor for a grant application. As part of the proposal development, review the Sponsored Research Fact SheetGeneral Information blurb, Pooled Fringe Rates, Cost Sharing, PI Eligibility, Budget Preparation Tool / Template, and F&A Cost Rates.

2) Proposal Submission
In order to begin the grant process, submit your proposal in Bulls iResearch. There are also Sponsored Research forms that need to be completed as part of the process. Electronic Research Administration may also be part of the proposal submission process. 

3) Negotiations with Sponsor
Sponsored Research is solely responsible for negotiating, approving, and notifying the Principal Investigator if the project’s terms and conditions will need to be modified. 

4) Acceptance of Award
Only the Office of Sponsored Research has the authority to accept a research grant on behalf of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. 

5) Advance Account (if applicable)
If an Advance Account is required, the PI must analyze the need and associated risks and prepare the underwrite paperwork for approval. Upon obtaining the requisite approval, the underwrite must be submitted to Sponsored Research for further approval.

6) Post-Award Setup
Sponsored Research will assign a Project ID and distribute the related documents to the PI, unit research administrator, and Post- Award Grant Financial Administrator. CCHIP (Clarification or Change in Procedure) provides a