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

Federal Updates Webinar – Feb. 18, 2026

Sponsored Projects Administration Federal Updates Webinar February 18th at 11am (Registration Required) Sponsored Projects invites you to an important update on the evolving federal landscape for ...
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Fed Update: COGR News Digest

        Follow COGR on LinkedIn   **Please note, articles linked below may require a subscription to view.  Due to copyright considerations, COGR cannot ...
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NIH leniency period on use of Common Forms

Dear Colleagues:   Effective January 25, 2026, the use of the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch, Current and Pending (Other) Support, and National Institutes of Health ...
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YouTube Tuesday: National Shift Toward Standardized Disclosures

learn more   National Shift Toward Standardized Disclosures   Candice Ferguson Georgia State University   Watch Now         ***Click Here to See More ...
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eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements

  Wednesday, January 14, 2026 eRA Update: Changes to Prior Approval, Just-in-Time, and RPPR Have Been Released to Align with New Common Forms Requirements NIH has ...
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Using SciENcv to Create the NIH Common Forms Biosketch

Dear Colleagues,   Mitchell Brown, UC Irvine Scholarly Communications Coordinator, recently presented on the topic, “Using SciENcv to Create the NIH Common Forms Biosketch.” The presentation ...
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