Sponsored research projects at Clemson, which are made possible by federal, state, local, and private awards, require the support of thorough and ethical accounting and reporting for post-award dollars. The Sponsored Programs Accounting and Administration (Post-Award) (SPAA) department oversees the accounting, invoicing, fiscal management, and effort reporting, for each of the thousands of Clemson’s sponsored research projects, from the project beginning, through to its completion.
SPAA is part of Clemson’s Division of Financial Affairs. The fiscal managers and the director of SPAA are available to assist principal investigators, faculty, staff, and administration, with any post-award fiscal or administrative issue or inquiry related to a sponsored research project.
Responsible and ethical fiscal accounting and reporting for research activities are more than a contractual requirement, they are a Clemson priority. The administrative contributions of SPAA help to ensure that Clemson University remains a globally-recognized research institution and a leader in the delivery of innovations and benefits to society. 
Notable Information from SPAA:
Mission Statement
• Provide financial and administrative assistance to University personnel in managing grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements
• Serve as a liaison between the principal investigator and the sponsors in adhering to contractual terms and conditions
• Perform accounting and reporting functions for all externally funded sponsored activities