Sponsored Projects

OSP Responsibilities

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at Western Illinois University supports faculty and staff throughout the pre-award phase of externally funded research, creative activity, and public service projects. Our responsibilities include:

  • Advocating for sponsored projects and externally funded research across campus
  • Identifying funding opportunities and assisting with  funding searches 
  • Supporting proposal development and providing guidance on sponsor requirements
  • Reviewing, approving, and submitting proposals on behalf of the University
  • Review, approval and submission of proposals
  • Negotiating contracts, grants, and subawards in collaboration with sponsors and institutional partners
  • Coordinating subrecipient agreements and compliance with federal and institutional guidelines
  • Facilitating award acceptance and ensuring all required documentation is in place for award setup
  • Coordinating with other WIU offices, such as:

Acceptance and implementation of awards

Please note: All post-award financial management, including expenditure tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting, is now handled by the WIU Business Services Office.

Oversight regulations and compliance

Office of Management and Budget Circulars links