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.
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 Function
- Proposal Development, Routing & Submission Matrix: PDF Version; Excel Version
- Award Acceptance
- Project Execution
- Fiscal Administration of Project Execution
- Subrecipient Monitoring
- Effort Reporting
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
Staff Directory
DSP Administration
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Gray | Assistant Vice President & Director | (352) 392-3516 |
| 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 |
| Jamie Harris | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8796 |
| Brenda LaBranche | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-2215 |
| Melissa Mullaney | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-2217 |
| Beverly Osborn | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-8761 |
| Jamie Ramos | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 273-4761 |
| Nate Rushing | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-8795 |
| Katie Snyder | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-3972 |
| Chris Stich | Sponsored Programs Administrator I | (352) 294-2229 |
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 |
| Chris Hackett | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-9272 |
| Lindsey Jones | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-8092 |
| Stacey Sandrey | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8553 |
| Khalid Snowden | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 392-8960 |
| Debbie Thigpen | Sponsored Programs Administrator III | (352) 392-8582 |
| Amanda Wheeler | Sponsored Programs Administrator II | (352) 294-6920 |
Contracting
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Hadad | Contracting Officer I | (352) 294-1373 |
| Alyssa Hartle | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-2218 |
| Joni Hubbard | Contracting Officer I | (352) 392-9260 |
| Elizabeth Keeter | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-7997 |
| Sharon Lu | Contracting Officer II | (352) 294-7996 |
| Ismael Sarmiento | Contracting Officer I |
(352) 294-0460 |
Outgoing Subawards
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Kellie Crawford | Contracting Officer III | (352) 294-2254 |
| Tatiana Gonzalez | Contracting Officer II | (352) 392-2942 |
Mailing Address
University of Florida
207 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500