Post Award

The Post-Award Grants Management team specializes in the financial and administrative management of sponsored research awards after funding has been received. As subject matter experts in sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and grant compliance, we partner with faculty, research teams, departmental staff, and central service offices—including Purchasing, Travel, Payroll, Human Resources, and Finance—to ensure sponsored projects are administered efficiently and in accordance with sponsor and University requirements. Our team supports the full post-award lifecycle, from award setup through closeout. We provide strategic guidance on budget management, expenditure planning, payroll and effort allocations, subaward administration, sponsor financial reporting, award modifications, and compliance. We also oversee unrestricted research funds, including start-up, discretionary, and gift accounts, helping investigators manage all aspects of their research portfolios. Beyond day-to-day award management, we serve as trusted advisors to principal investigators by monitoring financial performance, identifying potential risks, forecasting expenditures, supporting audits, and recommending solutions that promote responsible stewardship of sponsored funds. We continuously improve post-award processes and collaborate across the University to provide exceptional service while enabling researchers to focus on advancing discovery and innovation.