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About OSPR

The Office of Sponsored Projects and Research Administration (OSPRA) has updated its name to better reflect its functions and is the Office of Sponsored Projects & Research (OSPR).
Please note that OSPR's website URL has been updated as well, www.usi.edu/sponsored-projects.

OSPR is dedicated to promoting a supportive environment for research, scholarly, and creative endeavors of faculty and academic staff at USI. OSPR supports faculty and staff in their efforts to seek and secure extramural funding through research development and research administration. OSPR also monitors compliance of Federal, State, and University-related regulations, administers the review of human subjects research (IRB), provides grantsmanship, compliance, and responsible conduct of research training, and assists in non-financial post-award administration. We're here to help!

Grant and Federal Contract Management Guide

The USI Grant Management Guide is a comprehensive resource for faculty and staff who are applying for, or have received external funding, is filled with helpful tips, policies and procedures, sample forms, and much more.

Location
Wright Administration Bldg. Room 104
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712

Contact
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Phone: 812.465.7000
Fax: 821.464.1956

For Grant Proposal Inquiries
Email: sponsored.projects@usi.edu

For IRB, RCR, or CITI Inquiries
Email: rcr@usi.edu

Announcements 


IRB Reviews 2024-2025

During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the USI IRB conducted a total of 230 reviews of new and continuing projects (122 exempt, 87 expedited, and 21 HSR determinations). Thank you to each board member and investigator for your expertise and dedication to research at USI!


OSPR Staff