Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF)

Mission

We strive to maximize efficiency by developing the quality of our team and services to provide optimal support for sponsored research activities at UC San Diego.

Services & Support

SPF provides financial support to the UCSD research mission. We provide support in the areas of financial management, cost accounting and control and accountability. Services include:

• Financial reporting
• Accounts receivable and cash management
• Effort reporting
• Review and approval of payroll or expense transfers
• Cost share monitoring and reporting

Sponsored Projects Accounts Receivable and Cash Management (SPARCM)

The SPARCM system is an AR and Cash Management tool that allows SPF to create invoices and manage Financial Expense Reports (FERs) as well as sponsor reports on sponsored project funds. Future enhancements will be developed for SPF and Department post award administrative processes. 

Learn more about SPARCM Department Functionality.

STaRT on Award Financial Management

The Streamlined Training and Resource Tool (STaRT) focuses on Award Financial Management topics. It is a comprehensive online tool providing knowledge to campus in support of the University's research mission. Learn more about the tool.

SPARCM Wins 2015 Sautter Award

UC San Diego received a 2015 Larry L. Sautter Gold Award from the University of California recently for its innovative use of information technology to make university operations more effective and efficient. Full news brief.

Post Award Financial Management Forums

Find a full listing of past forum topics on the STaRT Training Tool (login required).

Request information regarding forum topics related to managing sponsored research funds.

SPF Award Document Lookup

The SPF award document lookup allows you to view award documents that SPF keeps in the BFS imaging system. With access, you will be able to view any documents SPF has scanned related to any executed award within your department(s). Learn more about the tool.

Personal visits to your department

Schedule a workshop with SPF that's specially tailored to your department's needs.

Sponsored Project Finance (SPF)

University of California, San Diego
BFS-Financial Operations 
Sponsored Projects Finance                                                      9500 Gilman Drive, #0953
La Jolla, CA 92093-0953

General info

Phone: (858) 534-0392
Fax: (858) 534-6867

• Contacts
• SPF Accountant Search
• Mission statement
• Organization chart
• Business and Financial Services