Division of Sponsored Programs
UFIRST
The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) facilitates institutional approval for all proposal submissions, accepts and administers grant awards, and negotiates contracts and other research-related agreements on behalf of the University of Florida. The Division of Sponsored Programs is responsible for the following areas:
Proposal Preparation & Submission
DSP reviews, approves and facilitates submission of all proposals; provides UF Authorized Official signature on proposal submissions; and offers guidance on budgeting and other proposal just-in-time and post-submission questions.
Agreement Negotiation & Signature
DSP staff review, negotiate and facilitate the acceptance of all grants, contracts, awards, non-disclosure and data use agreements. They are the only official signatory for these documents at UF
Award Management
DSP facilitates the initial set-up and supports ongoing management of all sponsored awards. DSP reviews and approves all required prior approvals and award modifications.
Outgoing Subawards
DSP’s Outgoing Subaward Team works closely with Principal Investigators and their staff to prepare and execute outgoing subawards or subcontracts.
Grant Accounting
Learn about the Division of Contracts & Grants and see what services it provides.
Award Closeout
The last step in a grant or contract’s life cycle, whether cost reimbursable or fixed price, is project closeout.
Contact Info
Staff Directory
Staff Listing
DSP Administration
DSP Organizational Chart
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Gray | Assistant Vice President & Director | (352) 273-4062 |
| Lisa Stroud | Associate Director | (352) 294-2216 |
| Tina Bottini | Assistant Director, College of Medicine-Jacksonville | (904) 244-9693 |
| Barry Forrest | Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice President | (352) 846-2909 |
| Theresa Peters | Research Administration Assistant | (352) 392-9269 |
Proposals and Agreements
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Hardie | Manager | (352) 392-8581 |
| Ron Lester | Manager | (352) 392-8765 |
| Dee Dee Carver | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-4642 |
| Melissa Gilleland | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-2217 |
| Jamie Harris | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8796 |
| Christine Hadad | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 294-1373 |
| Joni Hubbard | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 392-9260 |
| Brenda LaBranche | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 294-2215 |
| Beverly Osborn | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-8761 |
| Jamie Ramos | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 273-4761 |
| Nate Rushing | Sponsored Programs Administrator | |
| Khalid Snowden | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 392-8960 |
Awards
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Pesch | Manager | (352) 294-6924 |
| Daniel Bonilla | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-3721 |
| LaNeshia Chaney | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-0484 |
| Devin Dissell | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-7505 |
| Kevin Gates | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-6920 |
| Chris Hackett | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-9272 |
| Lindsey Jones | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 392-8092 |
| Irina Maslova | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 273-0798 |
| Stacey Sandrey | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8553 |
| Debbie Thigpen | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8582 |
Contracting and Outgoing Subawards
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Kellie Crawford | Contracting Officer II – Outgoing Subawards | (352) 294-2254 |
| Zana Dupee | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-3314 |
| Tatiana Gonzalez | Contracting Officer II – Outgoing Subawards | (352) 392-2942 |
| Alyssa Hartle | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-2218 |
| Elizabeth Keeter | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-7997 |
| Sharon Lu | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-7996 |
| Walker Pheil | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-0460 |
DSP Roles and Responsibilities
At the University of Florida administration of Sponsored Programs is a team effort. All individuals and offices involved in sponsored programs should take personal responsibility for their actions in pursuit of individual and organizational excellence. Each individual should uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with University, sponsor, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Sponsored Programs Roles and Responsibilities – By Individuals
- Principal Investigator
- Department Administration
- Chair
- Dean, College Administration, or Institute/Center Director
- Division of Sponsored Programs
- Contracts & Grants Accounting Services
- PDF Version Available Here | Word Version Available Here
Sponsored Programs Roles and Responsibilities – By Function
- Proposal Development, Routing & Submission Matrix: PDF Version; Excel Version
- Award Acceptance
- Project Execution
- Fiscal Administration of Project Execution
- Subrecipient Monitoring
- Effort Reporting
- PDF Version Available Here | Word Version Available Here
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
University of Florida
207 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500