Hosted by UVU's Office of Sponsored Programs

USPAN 2027 Annual Meeting

Utah Valley University is pleased to host the 2027 Annual Meeting of the Utah Sponsored Programs Network (USPAN), bringing together sponsored programs professionals from higher education institutions across Utah. This two-day gathering provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share institutional experiences and best practices, and participate in professional development through presentations, training, and collaborative discussions.

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  Dates: March 4–5, 2027

Time icon  Time: TBD

Location icon  Location: KB 405, Utah Valley University

 

Connecting Utah's Sponsored Programs Professionals

Collaboration, Learning & Connection

The annual USPAN meeting brings together colleagues from across Utah's higher education institutions to exchange ideas, explore common challenges, and strengthen connections within the sponsored programs community.

 

Meeting Focus

  • Sponsored programs administration and institutional practices
  • Professional development and shared training opportunities
  • Presentations and discussions on relevant topics
  • Common administrative challenges and emerging issues
  • Sharing resources, experiences, and best practices
  • Opportunities for statewide collaboration
 

Who Should Attend

  • Sponsored programs and research administration professionals
  • Pre-award and post-award administrators
  • Grant development and proposal support staff
  • Research compliance and grants management personnel
  • Institutional representatives involved in sponsored research and externally funded projects
  • USPAN members and participating institutional colleagues