Sponsored Projects/Grants

A sponsored project is a grant, contract or other arrangement that formalizes the transfer of money or property from a sponsor to the University of Alaska with the intent to either carry out a public purpose or provide a direct benefit to the sponsor. 

Sponsors can be state and/or federal agencies, private foundations (including the UA Foundation), other universities or corporations.

The management of sponsored projects is generally divided into two stages: pre-award and post-award. 

1. The pre-award stage involves the preparation, review and submission of the proposal itself. Pre-award functions are generally handled by the CLA Dean's Office, the UAF Office of Proposal Development (OPD) and the UAF Office of Grants and Contracts Administration. For additional guidance on proposals, see the Proposal Development section of this site. 

2. The post-award stage involves the acceptance of the award by the University, the creation of the restricted spending account(s), oversight and coordination of all award expenditures, processing award/budget modifications, and assistance with annual reporting requirements. Post-award management in CLA occurs mainly within the CLA Dean's Office, and is directly handled by the CLA Fiscal Officer.