Ball State University Sponsored Projects Administration

Ball State University Sponsored Projects Administration is a department within Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. With a team of four employees, the Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) plays a vital role in supporting the university's research, scholarship, and creative activity. SPA assists Ball State personnel in securing external funding for their endeavors. Their services encompass identifying potential funding sources, providing guidance on proposal and budget development, submitting proposals to funding agencies, and administering awards. The team also ensures compliance with all relevant regulations. Recognizing the importance of supporting early-stage research, SPA offers workshops on sponsored projects development and administration. They also oversee the university's research incentive programs and provide seed funding through the Aspire and Advance internal grant programs. For more information about Ball State University Sponsored Projects Administration and its services, please visit bsu.edu/spa.