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Sponsored Programs Manual

This instrument is directed at PIs who are attempting to create and submit proposals, then manage the awards that result from them. It attempts to localize the process to UT Knoxville, and to take the proposal from beginning to end.

The manual is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download the entire manual or click on a chapter from the Table of Contents below to access individual sections. Each PDF contains bookmarks to easily navigate to particular topics.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Sponsored Programs -- PDF
  2. Project Planning -- PDF
  3. Proposal Preparation -- PDF
  4. Facts and Figures for Proposals -- PDF
  5. Proposal Submission -- PDF
  6. Award Negotiation and Acceptance -- PDF
  7. Account Set-Up and Award Management -- PDF
  8. Human Resources Practices -- PDF
  9. Other Sponsored Projects Expenditures -- PDF
  10. Research-Related Policies -- PDF

Complete Sponsored Programs Manual -- PDF

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Contact Information

Jennifer Webster
UT Knoxville Office of Research
Sponsored Programs Office
1534 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-1529
Phone: (865) 974-2402
Fax: (865) 974-2805
Email: jenweb@utk.edu