Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) provides research faculty and staff with resources to navigate proposal development, secure funding (awards), and ensure appropriate use of those funds. SPA champions our research community in their quest for academic excellence, shields UT Southwestern from financial and reputational risks, and assists our sponsors in fulfilling their scientific and programmatic objectives.
Keys to a Successful SPA Partnership
Enroll in the Certification Program
The SPA Certification Program is for early-career professionals and new UT Southwestern staff members looking to build essential skills in navigating submission processes and effectively managing sponsored projects. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to support principal investigators and research teams while advancing their own careers in research administration.
Leverage the PI Portal
SPA now offers the PI Portal, a centralized resource tailored to the needs of principal investigators.
Learn the SPA Process
The process for finding and managing funding through SPA differs depending research types. We provide specific guidelines for both Clinical Research and Basic Science.
Contact Us
The expert SPA staff is organized by area of expertise. Our purpose is to assist you throughout the entire award life cycle with reliability and efficiency. See our Contact Us page to find the SPA staff member for your specific needs.
SPA Leadership
Our purpose is to assist you throughout the entire award life cycle with reliability and efficiency.
Susan Mammarella
Director, Clinical Trial Finance, Clinical Trial Budgeting, and Coverage Analysis
Julia Spesivtseva, MBA, CRCP
Director, Clinical Research Services and Cash Management