University of Kentucky


The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) at the University of Kentucky is dedicated to transforming tomorrow by streamlining grants and contracts. OSPA provides essential services to faculty and staff, including assistance with proposal preparation, award negotiation, and compliance with sponsor policies.

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University of Kentucky


What We Do

Advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals.

Negotiation and acceptance of grants, contracts, and other awards for sponsored projects.

Preparation and management of subcontract documents for sponsored projects.

Tools and resources for analyzing research data and project management.

Educational resources including videos and articles focused on research administration.


Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance


Key People

Executive Director of OSPA

Authorized Official for Signature of Sponsored Project Awards


Funded Projects

Restoring Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Following Repeated Mild Blast-induced TBI

Researchers at the University of Kentucky demonstrated that the novel drug MP201 mitigates mitochondrial dysfunction following mbTBI.


News & Updates

$488.4 million in external grants and contracts awarded in FY24

The total amount of external grants and contracts awarded to the University of Kentucky in the fiscal year 2024.

1 of 34 U.S. universities with trifecta research designations

The University of Kentucky is recognized as one of 34 U.S. universities with research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science.