Office of Research & Commercialization
Sponsored Programs Administration Resource & Knowledge Series
(a program to enhance the skills of research administrators)
Mission Statement / Purpose
Knowledgeable research administrators are essential to the management of the research enterprise and play a critical role in research advancement at the university. The focus of SPARKS is to broaden the expertise of those who are involved in the administration of research by providing training and education, improving business processes and enhancing communication within the research community.