Sponsored Projects Administration

The Sponsored Projects Administration serves as a vital resource for researchers seeking funding for their world-changing projects.

Sponsored Projects Administration provides campus-wide services

In support ÎçÒ¹AV's research enterprise, Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) aims to provide our community with client-centered, professional administrative expertise to support the responsible management of sponsored projects through responsive and transparent communication. Our office serves as a vital resource for researchers seeking funding for their world-changing projects. We offer comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of a grant proposal, from identifying funding opportunities, proposal review and submission, contract negotiation, to non-financial post-award management.

Quick Links

Easily access important forms, templates, policies, and key institutional facts to support your work with sponsored projects:

Cayuse

Cayuse is an electronic research administration (eRA) solution and is now utilized for proposal submission. More information and training is available. 
SMU Achieves R1 Classification

SMU Achieves R1 Classification

SMU has achieved Carnegie Research One (R1) classification, joining the ranks of the nation’s top public and private research institutions.

SMU Attains R1 Status
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Changes to NSF DMSP

Effective April 27, 2026, the Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) required to be submitted with all NSF proposals will change from a PDF upload to a webform in Research.gov

Contact Information

Reach out to the Sponsored Projects Administration team for questions.

Stephen Arrowsmith
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