SPO/CGA 2025-2026 Curtailment Schedule

The Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) at UC Merced is home to the campus-delegated Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). SPO is the official liaison between the university and sponsoring agencies, including federal, state, local, foundation, industry, and other public and private sources.

SPO staff support the preparation, review, authorization, and submission of proposals for research, training, and other sponsored activities. SPO Contract and Grant Officers are responsible for award negotiation and acceptance.

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Proposal Submission Request (PSR)

Complete this form if you need assistance with proposal preparation.

Award Modification Request (AMR)

Start here if you need to request changes to an existing award.

Research Administrator Assignment Report

Use this report to identify your assigned post-award Research Administrator.

SPO & CGA Staff Directory

View contact information for all SPO and CGA staff.

Note: Please sign in with your UC Merced email address and then your UC Merced credentials to access the PSR and AMR forms.

SPO offers virtual office hours daily from 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for all researchers on campus.
Join us at SPO Office Hours.