Research and Sponsored Programs Accounting
Research & Sponsored Programs Accounting (RSPA) in conjunction with Notre Dame Research supports the research community by ensuring compliance within a control environment. Our office is responsible for the financial administration and oversight of externally sponsored awards. Responsibilities span the life of the award from fund creation through closeout and include tasks such as audit and compliance reviews, training, cash management, financial reporting, and fund closeout procedures.
Research & Sponsored Programs Accounting Overview
- Find information on Financial Compliance within federal and university regulations, including effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.
- Have questions about research and sponsored programs accounting? Visit our RSPA FAQ for answers to frequent questions on award administration, financial reporting, billing/collection, and compliance.
- Understand definitions for common RSPA terms with our Glossary of Terms.
- View Rate Agreements for facilities and administrative cost rates, fringe benefit rates, and other rate agreement documents.
- Check out our Recharge Information for centralized, shared resources that provides investigators with access to instruments, technologies, services, and expert consultations.
- Learn about the Research Participant Payments process, including the Visa Research Payment Card and virtual card requests for research participants.
Research & Sponsored Programs Accounting Contacts
Find your RSPA contact for buyND requisition approvals and manual assignment of salary ePAF.
Resources
Discover resources tailored to assist with research and sponsored program accounting at the University.