Mission
We partner throughout the lifecycle of an award with faculty, staff and students to obtain and manage external support for sponsored activities through our specialized regulatory and organizational expertise.
Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR)
The Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) and isÌýthe Office of Record for the administration of sponsored projectsÌýfor the CU Boulder campus. As the authorized representative, OCG submits proposals, and negotiates and accepts sponsored research and service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements on behalf of the Board of Regents.Ìý
OCG protects the university’s interests by:
- Reviewing and approving the submission of sponsored project proposals
- Negotiating contract and grant awards
- Monitoring the implementation and administration of sponsored projects
- Enforcing campus, university, and sponsor policies and procedures
- Providing training to faculty and staff
- Serving as the university’s liaison with sponsors and regulatory agencies