UM faculty and staff must complete and submit a Sponsored Programs Action Notification (SPAN) form to inform the ORSP - Division of Sponsored Programs Administration of their intent to submit a proposal or to process related award actions for externally sponsored projects.

The SPAN form should be completed four to six weeks before the proposal submission due date and prior to any imposed sponsor deadlines for reporting. Required fields must be complete to better assist the investigator in their proposal submission, award acceptance and management. Once the SPAN form is received by SPA, a Research Administrator will be in contact to assist with proposal submission or award management.