Resources and support for those who manage Sponsored Programs portfolios
Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC) is a comprehensive working group devoted to the management and administration of sponsored programs and open to all who wish to participate.
The working group provides central and departmental administrative staff a platform to exchange and disseminate information related to the support of the sponsored portfolio.
Learn About SPaRC
Get a SPaRC’Ed Certification
SPaRC’Ed is the sponsored programs and research administration certification series for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
SPaRC’Ed provides University of Illinois research administrators of all experience levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively administer sponsored programs and research activities across the full project lifecycle.
Learn About SPaRC’Ed
Upcoming Events
SPaRC holds a variety of events related to the support of the sponsored portfolio for administrative staff.
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:00 – 11:00 AM
SPaRC Spotlight: Decoding an RFP: Following the Funding Clues - Friday, September 11, 2026 9AM – 3:30PM
SPaRC Annual Retreat - Thursday, December 3, 2026 1:30PM – 3:30PM
SPaRC Quarterly Meeting - More events coming soon!