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OSP Mission

Reporting directly to the Vice-Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, The Office of Sponsored Programs promotes excellence in teaching and learning through its support of research, creative and scholarly activities at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

OSP Services

OSP oversees all aspects of the pre-award grant process to federal, state, and local government agencies*, including:

• Identification of potential funders
• Obtaining and interpreting RFPs and proposal guidelines
• Obtaining salary information and assisting with budget development
• Reviewing/editing proposal narrative and provide feedback

In addition, OSP collaborates with Sponsored Research Services in college station who add additional value by:

• Obtaining and Completing SF424’s and other standard government forms
• Assisting in assembling and submitting electronic proposals
• Assisting with and submitting letters of intent, preliminary proposals and teaming agreements
• Coordinating review of grant terms and contract clauses with general counsel and negotiate on behalf of the University
• Completing University paperwork to authorize establishment of award accounts in FAMIS

*Pre-Award Services for Corporations or foundations or agencies that require a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to apply are handled by Institutional Advancement.