The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is the University’s central office responsible for supporting and advancing the University’s research mission by providing leadership and expertise in research administration. Under the Research Compliance Program, OSP works closely with the Export Compliance Office (ECO) to identify and address export control issues related to the research performed at UNC-Chapel Hill.

The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for:

• Reviewing sponsored research solicitation and award terms, as well as related non-monetary agreements, to identify and negotiate out restrictions on publication and other problematic provisions.
• Aiding Principal Investigators in identifying potential export control issues in sponsored research agreements.
• Communicating potential export control issues to ECO and affected Principal Investigators.
• Informing ECO about changes in agreement terms or project scope that require additional export compliance review.

If you have any questions concerning sponsored research or the UNC Research Compliance Program, please contact ResAdminOSR@unc.edu.