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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024, 10:55 AM

The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is a unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research that promotes research and sponsored project activities within SIU. All research universities have a central office to oversee sponsored projects (grants and contracts).

Grants and contracts are legal agreements for which each university's governing board is liable; consequently, one office on campus is designated to submit grant proposals and accept grant awards on faculty members' behalf. At SIU, that office is OSPA. Central oversight is also needed to make sure that grants and other research activities comply with federal, state and university regulations and policies.

Goals and Objectives

  • Increase and improve support for internal and extramural research within SIU.
  • Administer internal programs that support research.
  • Communicate research-related news and activities.
  • Manage and maintain databases on external grants activity.
  • Assure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations governing research.
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards for all research endeavors at SIU. 
  • Help to advance and expand SIU research.

Services

  • Assist faculty and researchers in finding funding opportunities for their research.
  • Provide various services throughout the grants lifecycle to support our research community.
  • Facilitate and guide grants proposal development, budget preparation, etc.
  • Represent the university to review, approve and submit grant proposals externally.
  • Manage all grants audits.
  • Responsible for negotiations and acceptance of all sponsored agreements.
  • Administer all extramural grants and contracts awarded to the university.
  • Manage all post-award administration including, but not limited, to:
    • Award Setups
    • Accounting and Reporting
    • Cash and Revenue Management
    • Subrecipient/Subcontracts Management
    • Award Modifications
    • Award Closeouts

Learn More

Check out our FAQ section for additional information about our processes, what we do, award questions, additional resources and more.

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SIU Mission

SIU embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst, we create and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve our communities and transform lives.

  • OSPA Mission

    OSPA's mission is to facilitate, support and advance research efforts of faculty, staff and students as part of the university’s larger mission. Our office prioritizes compliance with state and federal guidance and regulations governing research, while supporting creativity and innovation. We foster and uphold the highest ethical standards as part of our operations to support the university’s research activities.

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