The mission of the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Research
and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to provide support for UAMS faculty in
the acquisition, performance and administration of projects and programs
funded by extramural sources.
ORSP's primary responsibilities toward this mission are to:
Review and approve all proposals sent to
sponsors to ensure that proposals are in compliance with federal,
state, and institutional policies as well as sponsor requirements;
Negotiate the terms and conditions of all
awards with a primary focus on protecting the rights of the
investigator and the University;
Serve as the primary liaison between the
investigator and the sponsor regarding budgetary and administrative
issues;
Draft and negotiate subcontracts to other
universities and entities.
Recent News You Need to Know:
UAMS Policy now in affect enforcing ORSP Deadlines for Proposal Review & Subission Updated April 5, 2013
NIH announces No inflationary amounts will be awarded at this time. Budgets reflecting inflationary costs will have awards reduced accordingly. Click Here for Details
Important fiscal policies you need to be aware of:
Salary Cap $179,700 enforced by the following agencies:
- NIH Click to read NIH Salary Cap FAQs
- HRSA
