University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC)

SPaRC’Ed is the Sponsored Programs and Research Administration Certification series at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Supported by the Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC) working group and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, SPaRC’Ed equips research administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage sponsored projects across their full lifecycle—from proposal development to award closeout.

Designed for University of Illinois staff at all experience levels, the program offers practical training in compliance, budgeting, reporting, and award management. Participants gain a deeper understanding of research administration best practices, policies, and processes, enhancing their professional growth and advancing their ability to support faculty and researchers.

Through SPaRC’Ed, participants not only strengthen individual expertise but also bring added value to their units by improving administrative efficiency, accuracy, and service to the research community. The certification fosters a knowledgeable, collaborative, and compliant research administration environment that supports the university’s mission of innovation and discovery.

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Sponsored Programs Administration
1901 S. First Street, Suite A
Champaign
Illinois
61820
United States

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National Registry

Registry ID

170644

Approved Delivery Method

Group Live

This course will provide tips and strategies for the successful closeout of a sponsored program, with insights from award management, department business office, and audit/compliance perspectives. Att …

We have almost made it!! Almost finished!! This course will cover an overview of award monitoring, financial aspects of the award lifecycle, and oversight areas including audit, equipment, travel cons …

Your award is executed! The race has begun! This course explores award management and monitoring throughout the award lifecycle, from setup to sponsor invoicing, incorporating both Sponsored Projects …

My PI wants to collaborate with someone outside of the University of Illinois, now what? This course will provide information on why Subawards exist, why they are important, what is needed to create a …

The success of a sponsored project is based in great part on the personnel working on the project. It is imperative that Research Administrators and Principal Investigators know the basics of employee …

Overview of award processing from agreement receipt to execution through the perils of agreement negotiation. Participants will be able to distinguish between the different types of funded and unfunde …

This course will explore how university personnel — including you! — shape and manage the ethics of university research on individuals and the broader community. Attendees of this session will learn t …

Define cost sharing, types, allowable costs, and methods for capturing cost share. Understand departmental responsibilities for monitoring and documenting cost-share commitments.

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