Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Proposal and award management

Office of Sponsored Projects

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is the university’s centralized office responsible for authorizing extramural funding proposals submitted to sponsors, negotiating agreements with sponsors, and accepting awards. The OSP has the institutional responsibility for assuring the Arizona State Board of Regents (ABOR), the public, and the federal government that the university has systems and best practices in place for internal controls and fiscal accountability for sponsored project funds awarded to NAU.

Sponsored project basics

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Learn the fundamentals of sponsored projects at NAU, including what qualifies as a sponsored project, who can serve as a sponsor, and the roles of the OSP.

Sponsored project lifecycle

The OSP has adopted a lifecycle management approach to research administration. This means that teams within our office are organized to manage proposals from the beginning, or “pre-award”, stage of a project through the termination, or closeout, of an award. This comprehensive approach helps the teams to better understand the entire cycle of an award in all of its stages, rather than only gaining familiarity with one phase.

Proposal development

Award setup

Project management

Project closeout

Funding opportunities

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There are many sources of funding available to support your research, both external (outside of NAU) and intramural (within NAU).

Resources and information

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Find frequently requested information and resources to support your sponsored project. Access institutional compliance numbers, federal research cost information, and OSP contact details.

About the OSP

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Learn about OSP’s mission, values, and commitment to supporting research at NAU. Stay informed with the latest announcements and help us improve our services by sharing your feedback.