A sponsoring institution is an organization that provides financial or other support to an individual or group engaged in a research project, scientific study, or other scholarly endeavor. The sponsoring institution may be a university, college, government agency, private foundation, or other entity. The sponsoring institution typically provides funding for the project, as well as access to resources such as laboratory space, equipment, and data. The sponsoring institution may also provide guidance and oversight of the project, and may require the researcher to submit regular progress reports. In some cases, the sponsoring institution may also be involved in the dissemination of the research findings.