Division of Sponsored Programs

UFIRST

Quick access to our proposal and award management system.

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.

Forms & Templates

Review the different forms and templates needed for research.

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.