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

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YouTube Tuesday: Research Security Landscape – Federal Agencies

learn more   Research Security Landscape – Federal Agencies   Garrett Steed University of Colorado Anschutz   Watch Now         ***Click Here to ...
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Fed Update: Information for the NIH Extramural Community During the Lapse of Federal Government Funding

Dear Colleagues:   The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued guidance for the extramural community during the current lapse in federal government funding. Please see ...
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Fed Update: COGR News Digest

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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 ...
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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 ...
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