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.
NIH Guide Notices for 01-30-2026 (The NIH Guide TOC)
Dear Colleagues: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued the following policy notices this week. If you have any questions, please contact your Federal Contracts ...
Read More Financial Reporting and Payroll Certification
Important Reminder: Principal Investigator Best Practices for Compliance with Financial Reporting and Payroll Certification for Sponsored Awards UC Irvine (UCI) is committed to ...
Read More Fed Update: COGR News Digest
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Read More 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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Read More 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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