About Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)

Departments and research units that submit proposals are assigned Sponsored Projects teams consisting of Contract and Grant Supervisor who supervises the Senior Contract and Grant Officers (non-federal team) and the Contract and Grant Officers (federal team).  These teams work with the department or unit's contract and grant staff to review/submit proposals and manage awards.  Please see our Staff by Departmental Assignment page to find the C&G officer assigned to your area.

Impact of Federal Executive Orders and Directives on Federal Grants and Contracts

Under the direction of the new administration, Federal agencies are making plans and taking actions to implement the new EOs. This is a fluid situation with updates being issued frequently. We understand that many UCI researchers have questions.

Contract & Grant News

Fed Update: COGR News Digest

Follow COGR on LinkedIn 5/20/26STAT   NIH behind in filling top roles, with 15 of 27 institutes led by acting directors                                                                                                                                         5/19/26The Conversation   Self‑censorship, ...
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YouTube Tuesday: Financial Consequences of Non-Compliance

YouTube Tuesday: Financial Consequences of Non-Compliance Watch Now The post YouTube Tuesday: Financial Consequences of Non-Compliance appeared first on News & Announcements.
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Cognos Reports Unavailable

Dear Colleagues, The issues appear to affect any report that utilizes Cognos, not just the ATS. OIT is continuing to work finding a resolution to the ...
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Fed Update: COGR News Digest

Follow COGR on LinkedIn 5/15/26Nature   Exclusive: NIH ousts infectious-disease leaders as COVID scientists face US charges Eight of the top ten officials at the US ...
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Research Security Training Requirement for Federal Researchers (For applications due on or after May 25, 2026)

    Latest News and Announcements Research Security Training Requirement for Federal Researchers For applications due on or after May 25, 2026 Dear Colleagues: For applications ...
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Fed Update: COGR News Digest

Follow COGR on LinkedIn 5/15/26Washington Post MIT president blames federal policy shifts for big drop in research on campus Funding cuts and restrictive immigration policies are ...
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