Colorado State University (CSU) takes pride in its long history of teaching, research, and community and state support. The tradition of research and service can be traced back to the University’s earliest beginnings and continues today with Colorado State’s reputation as one of the major research institutions in the United States. As the primary coordinating office for externally funded activities, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) represents the University for those involved in sponsored activities. Among the services provided by OSP are:

• Reviewing, approving, and submitting proposals
• Reviewing, negotiating, and monitoring awards, subawards, and non-financial agreements
• Assisting with administrative management of awards, including invoicing, financial reporting, effort reporting, project close-out, and record retention
• Ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and conditions, University policies, and federal regulations and requirements related to the financial management of sponsored projects
• Working closely with Business and Financial Services (BFS) on annual audits and assisting with individual sponsored project award audits
• Communicating regulatory, sponsor, and Institutional policy and procedural updates through the OSP website, training activities, and use of e-communications
• Facilitating user interaction with multiple electronic systems pertinent to research administration

OSP Office Info

Phone Number: (970) 491-6355
Building Location: 601 South Howes Street
Suite 500
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Mailing Address: 2002 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-2002
Shipping Address: 200 W Lake Street
2002 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-2002