Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
*Note* The Principal Investigator is not the official applicant and is not authorized to accept awards or enter into contracts for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
What is ORSP?
ORSP stands for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Grants need to be routed through the ORSP before submission. Contracts and agreements must also be routed through the ORSP. The office is located in Room 208 Old Main (2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897).
Who do I list as the applicant on a grant application?
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2100 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
Who is the Authorized Organizational Representative?
The person authorized to sign grants/contracts on behalf of UWSP is Katherine P. Jore, Associate Vice Chancellor for Personnel, Budget & Grants. If you sign a grant/contract, you may be held personally liable. Also, the grant may be returned to the funding agency.
How do I apply for a grant?
See Grant Submission Checklist
Why is a transmittal form needed?
It is the official way of tracking for pre-award and post-award processes, including reporting.
What are the roles and responsibilities of the PI, the Dept. Chair, and the Dean or Line Officer?
See Extramural Funding Responsibilities
When do I need to route my transmittal form packet?
It should be routed to your Dean or Line Officer at least 10 business days before the submission deadline date. It should be received in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs at least five business days before the deadline date. Please note that the Department Chair needs to sign the transmittal form before the Dean or Line Officer.
If you can’t meet the timeframe, please notify your Dept. Chair, Dean’s office, and the ORSP as soon as possible. In this situation, efforts will be made to obtain the appropriate approvals but is not guaranteed.
What are fringe benefits?
Fringe benefits are a real cost to the university. Depending upon employment classification, fringe benefits may include retirement, health insurance, social security, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation, income continuation insurance, and life insurance.
What are UWSP’s fringe benefit rates?
See Fringe Rates
What are indirect costs (also called overhead or Facilities & Administrative/F&A)?
Indirect costs, although not readily identifiable with specific projects, are real costs charged to individual grants or contracts to provide reimbursement for certain institutional expenses that cannot be directly charged since they result from shared services, such as libraries, plant operation and maintenance, utility costs, departmental support, research administration expenses, and depreciation or use allowance for buildings and equipment.
See Indirect Cost Rates
What is UWSP’s on campus Indirect Cost Rate (Facilities & Administrative/F&A Rate)?
34.00%. It is based on Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC). The period covered is July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2024.
What is the cognizant federal agency that negotiated the indirect cost rate?
Dept. of Health & Human Services
What are Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)?
MTDC consists of all salaries and wages, fringe benefits, materials, supplies, services, travel, and subgrants and subcontracts up to the first $25,000 of each subgrant or subcontract (regardless of the period covered by the subgrant or subcontract).
Modified total direct costs shall exclude equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, student tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs, as well as the portion of each subgrant or subcontract in excess of $25,000.
Is there information about collaborative proposals?
See Collaborative Proposal
Who do I contact if I need help writing a proposal or need help finding funding opportunities?
Please see the ORSP Tutorials on the left navigation bar on this page to register for grant alerts.
Also, please see the Funding Opportunities for Faculty and Staff button, as well as the Student Research Grants button on the home page.
Contact our office, orsp@uwsp.edu
Who do I contact for help with the submission of UW System grants and UWSP/internal grants, as well as IRB and IACUC questions?
Contact our office, orsp@uwsp.edu
Who sets up an account number for me, monitors my award, and handles invoicing?
The General Ledger office handles the post-award process, such as account numbers (Project ID numbers for external grants/contracts). See AWARDED Now What?
Who should checks be made payable to and sent to?
Payable to: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Send to:
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
General Ledger
2100 Main St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
I am a student. What grant opportunities are there for me?
Student Research is funded through
University College.
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