Overview
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is the one-stop-shop for members of the UIS community to support research, scholarship, creative activities and internal and external grant proposals. We strive to provide excellent support services to faculty, staff, and students engaged in research, as well as to protect the university by complying with external sponsoring agency guidelines at the federal, state, and university levels. We work together as a team within our office and with other units on campus to create smooth, efficient processes so we can ensure the success of our faculty and students involved in research.
*Check out our YouTube channel for tutorials on how to upload proposals, complete IRB applications, and more!
| Office Hours | Staff/Faculty Available | Topics of expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm | Muqaddam Oyetunji Ali, Grants & Contracts Associate | Post-Award: Billing, Award Monitoring, Closeout, etc. |
| By Appointment | Lucía Vázquez, AVC for Research & Innovation | Research Compliance, IRB, and Grant Proposals |
| By Appointment | Samantha Coad, Grants Writer | Grant Funding, Proposal Writing and Development |
| By Appointment | Carissa Isenberg, Associate Director for Pre-Award | IRB, Compliance, RNUA, and Grant Proposals |
| Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 1:30pm (By Appointment) | Hannah Karl, Graduate Assistant for Pre-Award | Student Research, IRB, and Grant Proposals |
ORSP Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Our mission at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is to empower and support our university’s faculty, staff, and students to embark on transformative research and innovation. We are firmly committed to providing faculty, students, and staff the tools, support, and funding needed to turn their bold ideas into reality. From guiding researchers through grant development and submission to ensuring compliance and ethical integrity, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant research community. Together, we aim to support our researchers as they make groundbreaking contributions that advance knowledge and positively impact our world.
Vision
Our vision at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is to become a leading hub of research excellence, driving innovation and discovery that transforms society. We aspire to significantly grow our research activities, attracting increased funding and resources to support our talented faculty, staff, and students. By fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity, we aim to enhance the visibility of our institution through the impactful research conducted by our academic community. Our goal is to amplify our university's impact on a global scale, ensuring that our research not only advances knowledge but also brings tangible benefits to society.
Values
In the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, we are committed to nurturing a vibrant research community founded on the principles of excellence, integrity, collaboration, innovation, support, inclusivity, and impact. Our dedication to offering outstanding support to faculty, staff, and students ensures they have the essential resources, guidance, and funding necessary for success. We are devoted to making a meaningful impact on the world by supporting UIS researchers who contribute to knowledge and the betterment of society.
Upcoming Events/Deadlines
- UIS IRB Meetings – scheduled monthly during the academic year
- Institutional Committee for the Care and Use of Animals Meetings – scheduled once per semester
AY 25-26 Faculty Scholarship Series
| Date | Time | Location | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5th, 2026 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | UHB 3080, March 5th Zoom | Thinking Like an Ecologist | Amy McEuen |
| March 19th, 2026 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | UHB 3080, March 19th Zoom | TBA | Ali M. Nizamuddin |
| April 2nd, 2026 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | UHB 3080, April 2nd Zoom | The Housing Games: How Characterizations of US-born and Migrant Shelter Recipients Impact Public Attitudes | Isabel Skinner |
| April 8th, 2026 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Room TBA, April 8th Zoom | TBA | Kristi Barnwell |
| April 9th, 2026 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | UHB 3080, April 9th Zoom | Disaster Risk Reduction Through Public-Private Partnerships: A Qualitative Study of Emergency Management Agencies in Illinois | Suyang Yu |
| April 16th, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | UHB 3080, April 16th Zoom | Building Transparency and Trust in Professional and Regulatory Responsibilities with Explainable AI | Salem Boumediene |
| April 23rd, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | UHB 3080, April 23rd Zoom | TBA | Heather Bailey |
| April 30th, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | UHB 3080, April 30th Zoom | TBA | Graham Peck |
| May 7th, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, May 7th Zoom | Liberating the Captives: The Religious Revolt Against Prisons in 1970s America | Daniel Platt |
Upcoming Workshops
| Date | Time | Location | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20th, 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Zoom (link TBA) | NIH FCOI Policy and Disclosure Training | Carissa Isenberg |
| March 27, 2026 | 9:30 am to 10:300 am | Zoom (link TBA) | Federal RCR, RECR, and RST Training (NIH and NSF) | Carissa Isenberg |
Contact Us
University of Illinois Springfield, MS PAC 525
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
Pre-Award Associate Director: 217-206-8578
AVC, Research & Innovation: 217-206-8112
Grants Writer: 217-206-7409
Grants and Contracts Associate: 217-206-7849
Email: ora@uis.edu
What's New?
PIPL
China recently passed legislation on a new comprehensive privacy law called the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which went into effect on November 1, 2021. This law affects how personal information collected from or about individuals within the territory of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) can be used and processed, and has impacted various aspects of University business, including human subjects research. Non-compliance with the PIPL may put both the University and researchers at risk for liability or possibly even criminal sanctions. The University of Illinois Supplemental Privacy Notice – PIPL explains how the University of Illinois System meets its obligations under the Personal Information Protection Law with respect to such information.
If you are an investigator who is conducting research that involves processing personal information from individuals located in the PRC mainland, please contact ora@uis.edu.
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