Sponsored Programs Services (SPS) is the authorized institutional official for external sponsors and ensures Upstate Medical University’s due diligence for compliance and integrity in research administration for our generous sponsors. A combination of staff responsible to the Vice President for Research, adhere to Upstate’s mission and core values by providing exemplary customer services to the faculty, administration and institution.

Specifically, we endorse grant proposals, negotiate and accept awards on behalf of Upstate Medical University.

For Pre-Award services, contact:

Jennifer Rudes, MS
Director of Research Administration Sponsored Programs Office
rudesj@upstate.edu
315-464-5385

For Post-Award services contact:

Gina McMahon
Director of Sponsored Programs Post Award
Room 209, Campus Activities Building
mcmahong@upstate.edu
315-464-4665