Sponsored Project award notices and all accompanying materials should be directed to the Division of Sponsored Programs, dsp@uiowa.edu.

  • Awards are made to The University of Iowa, rather than the individual applicant, and carry a specific set of terms and conditions the institution must accept. 
  • Terms and conditions generally include guidelines for administering and performing the project in accordance with sponsor requirements. 
  • DSP reviews, negotiates, and accepts awards on behalf of the University.
  • DSP in conjunction with the Grant Accounting Office (GAO) issues the Award Authorization Activation Notice (AAAN):
    • GAO sets up the project account/Master File Key (MFK)
    • A link to the AAAN is emailed to the PI and departmental administrators 
    • A copy of the AAAN and corresponding award documents are available on the DSP Research Tracker

Reviewed September 2024