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The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Contract and Grant Administration (CGA), and Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) will be observing MSU’s 2025 winter break from Thursday, December 25th, 2025 through Friday, January 2nd, 2026. OSP/CGA/SPA staff will not be working during this time and actions requiring our involvement (e.g. proposals, RPPRs, etc.) must be submitted to the appropriate office by noon on Friday, December 19th, 2025.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Contract and Grant Administration (CGA), and Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) staff are observing MSU’s 2025 winter break from Thursday, December 25th, 2025 through Friday, January 2nd, 2026.

Happy Holidays!

The SPA Spring 2025 Newsletter is Available!

The Spring 2025 issue of the SPA Newsletter is here! This edition covers important updates including ORCID iD requirements, funding through the MDHHS Master Agreement, guidance on updating contacts in KR from the award review perspective, and a newly posted FAQ on the Prepare Proposal Development Document page. You'll also find a reminder about resources available on the Federal Updates Resulting from Administration Transition webpage and details on upcoming ERA training sessions.

As always, we’re proud to highlight excellence across campus—this issue announces the newest recipient of the Unit Research Administrator (RA) Spotlight Award. Congratulations to our awardee, and thank you to all MSU research administrators for your outstanding work!

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