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SPaRC Spotlights

SPaRC Spotlight: Cost Share Clarity: Navigating Third-Party Contributions 

This Spotlight provides a comprehensive overview of third-party cost share, from proposal development through award closeout.  Attendees will learn how to identify required documentation, set up contributions correctly, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.  Real-world examples will help reinforce best practices and avoid common pitfalls.  

Presented by: 

  • Carrie Blount, Associate Director, Federal Awards, Sponsored Programs Administration 
  • Kevin Frerichs, Assistant Director, Award Management - Non-Federal, Sponsored Programs Administration 
Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Zoom Meeting

Quarterly Meetings

The SPaRC Quarterly Meetings provide a platform to exchange and disseminate information related to the support of the sponsored portfolio to central and departmental administrative staff.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

NCSA Auditorium

1205 W Clark St., Urbana

Zoom: https://go.illinois.edu/SPaRCQuarterlyMeeting

Meeting Materials and Agenda

SPaRC Annual Retreat

The SPaRC Annual Retreat is a chance for research administrators from across campus to come together to connect, learn, and celebrate their important role in advancing the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s research mission. The day features guest speakers, plenary sessions on emerging initiatives and policy updates, and afternoon breakout sessions covering a range of sponsored project topics. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Registration for the 2026 SPaRC Retreat will open in August.  If you have questions please contact Kamil Tamimie (tamimie@illinois.edu). 

2025 SPaRC Retreat Materials

Friday, September 11, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Illinois Conference Center

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please contact Kamil Tamimie, Sr. Assistant Director, Training, Outreach, and Data Management.