SPECS (Sponsored Program Education and Training Sessions)

The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) and Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA) are excited to offer a 10-session certification training program that will cover a full range of topics related to the successful management of sponsored projects at ISU. Topics will include all Pre-Award and Post-Award functions, research compliance, technology transfer and related issues. The participants will attend five sessions in the Spring and complete the certification requirements with 5 additional sessions in the Fall of the same year. This training is appropriate for all administrative and support staff who provide assistance to Principal Investigators/Project Directors on sponsored projects and will benefit both the novice and experienced sponsored project administrator.