We provide all pre-award services to all of the UT Institute of Agriculture, including AgResearch, UT Extension,
the Herbert College of Agriculture, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Mission
The UTIA Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) facilitates research, extension, and education activities by supporting
faculty and staff in their pursuit of external funding. We provide specialized, high-quality service in all aspects
of proposal development and award negotiations for federal, state, and private funding. OSP helps ensure compliance with
internal and external requirements within an atmosphere of professionalism and collaboration.
Services Provided
Identify funding opportunities
Review and interpret sponsor guidelines to ensure compliance
Develop proposal packages including electronic submissions
Develop budget and justification
Coordinate strategic development of large proposals
Assist in subcontract development and monitoring
Arrange technical editing of proposal narrative upon request
Ensure cost share commitments are accurate and approved
Facilitate budget revisions and no-cost time extensions
Review compliance issues
Analyze intellectual property issues
Establish material transfer agreements/confidentiality agreements
Request advanced account set-up
Negotiate contract language with sponsors and collaborators
Thursday, April 9, 2020, All Day, Hollingsworth Auditorium
CANCELLED - will reschedule - Grantsmanship Training Workshop(Consultants from Hanover Research)
UTIA Office of Sponsored Programs
865-974-7357
Fax: 865-974-7451 aggrant@utk.edu or extensiongrants@utk.edu
225 Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4514
