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SPA supports discovery by helping faculty and staff secure funding, navigate proposals, and manage resources responsibly. We are driven by values of Integrity, Honesty, Collaboration, Distinction, and Motivation. We balance supporting researchers, safeguarding UT Southwestern, and assisting sponsors, while fostering trust, respect, and effective research administration.
SPA Mission
The mission of Sponsored Programs Administration is to pave the way to discovery by providing faculty and staff with resources to navigate proposal development, secure funding, and ensure appropriate use of those funds. Our endeavors directly support the mission of UT Southwestern “to promote health and a healthy society that enables individuals to achieve their full potential.”
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- Pre-Award
- Post-Award
- Clinical Research
- Compliance & Operations
- Education & Business Process
- Administrative Team
Pre-Award Administration
Leadership
Proposal Team
We help with research proposals, Just-in-Time (JIT) requests, and non-monetary modifications (Example: No-Cost Extensions)
Non-Industry Contracts Team
We answer questions about negotiation of your non-industry contracts and review contract terms and conditions.
Post-Award Administration
Leadership
Award Setup Team
We help with the intake of award notices from funding agencies and establishing a chart of accounts.
Award Maintenance Team
We assist with award monetary modifications, requisition approvals, and budgetary reconciliations.
Revenue Cycle Team
We submit invoices to sponsors and manage accounts receivable.
Cash Management Team
We intake and post payments from funding agencies.
Financial Reporting Team
We create and submit financial reports to funding agencies.
Award Closeout Team
We perform financial reconciliation in preparation for award closeout.
Clinical Research Services
Leadership
Industry Contracts Team
We answer questions about industry contract negotiations and review contract terms and conditions.
Coverage Analysis Team
We answer questions about your Medicare Coverage Analysis and assist with establishing your study in ClinicalTrials.gov.
Sue Liao
Financial Analysis Manager, Clinical Trial Budgeting and Project Management
Clinical Trial Finance Team
We review and manage clinical trial expenses and bill for study startup costs.
SPA Compliance & Operations
Leadership
SPA Compliance & Operations Team
We assist with compliance risk mitigation for UT Southwestern and perform compliance monitoring.
LaKisha Casselberry
Lead Financial Analyst
lakisha.casselberry@utsouthwestern.edu
Vacant
Senior Financial Analyst
Education, Business Process, Outreach and Data Analytics
Leadership
Business Process
We examine SPA processes and identify areas for improvement. We develop standard operating procedures and guidance materials for all SPA teams, as well as manage all documents for classification, retention, and accuracy purposes.
Aaron Calmes
Manager of SPA Shared Services
Aaron.Calmes@UTSouthwestern.edu
Vacant
Process Automation Analyst
Data Analytics
We provide management analysis and data analytics for all SPA leadership, teams, and projects. We assist members of SPA Compliance and Operations Team with data pulls and population analysis for audits and surveys.
Education
We manage the development and dissemination of education and training materials for SPA staff and the broader research community, including SPA continuing education and the SPA Certification Program. We create and maintain content for the SPA website, as well as manage all communication campaigns.
Outreach and Customer Service
We manage the customer service aspect of Sponsored Programs Administration by monitoring receipt and resolution of ServiceNow inquiries. We analyze customer outreach efforts for efficacy and management purposes.