Office of Sponsored Projects Administration | Southern Illinois University

OSPA is the official University’s office through which all external Sponsored Proposals must be submitted and through which all Sponsored Awards must be accepted. The office facilitates, supports, and advances all research efforts within the institution and its research community. The office also signs off on all submitted proposals, including federal certifications and assurances, and awards on behalf of the SIU Board of Trustees, with the obligation to assure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations governing all research activities. OSPA fosters and upholds the highest ethical standards for all research as part of its obligations and administration.

Goal 1. Increase and improve support for the internal and extramural research within SIUC

   - Objective 1: Assist SIUC’s research community endeavors

   - Objective 2: Administer internal programs that supports research

Goal 2. Communicate research-related news and activities

Goal 3. Manage and maintain databases on external grants activity

Goal 4. Assure compliance of federal and state rules, regulations etc. governing research

Goal 5. Foster and uphold the highest ethical standards for all research endeavors at SIUC 

Goal 6. Help to advance and expand the SIUC research enterprise