Sponsored Programs Administration

2023 By The Numbers

Grant Expenditures
Research
$10,999,009.71

Education
$1,588,381.70

Public Service
$6,666,255.44

Sponsored Programs (SPA) provides the Baystate research community with pre-award and post-award administrative support for externally sponsored research projects. This includes NIH and other federally funded projects as well as commercial clinical trials.

The SPA office:

Provides institutional review and endorsement for proposals
Reviews and negotiates award agreements
Requests the establishment of new project activities
Prepares subawards and subcontracts
Provides post-award business and financial assistance, advice, and approvals
Performs compliance training and other activities for adherence to Baystate and sponsor regulations.
Aids Finance in close-outs of awards and centrally budgets grant cost centers for Academic Affairs.

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Getting Started with Grant Applications

When starting the process of developing a grant proposal, considering a clinical trial, or undertaking other research or public service activities, begin with a conversation with your Department Chair or Vice President about your proposal idea or research interest.

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Grant Proposal Information

Important details and frequently requested information for your Baystate grant proposal.

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General Information

Federal Rate Agreement (2.22.2023)
Hospital Research Patient Care Rate Agreement
Conflict of Interest Language Templates
- Statement of Intent
Most recent A-133 Report
Whistleblower Protection

Clinical Trials

Forms

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