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 |
| By Appointment | Hannah Karl, (EH) Research & Innovation Coordinator | 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 26-27 Faculty Scholarship Series
| Date | Time | Location | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | UHB 3080, Sept. 3rd Zoom | TBA | Ali Nizamuddin |
| September 10, 2026 | 12:00 -1:00 pm | Room TBA, Sept. 10th Zoom | TBA | Livia Woods |
| September 17, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Sept. 17th Zoom | Building Transparency and Trust in Professional and Regulatory Responsibilities with Explainable AI | Salem Boumediene |
| September 24, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Room TBA, Sept. 24th Zoom | Imperial Continuities: Russia, Nineteenth-Century Poland, and Twenty-First Century Ukraine | Heather Bailey |
| October 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 1st Zoom | Shelter for Some: How Characterizations of Shelter Recipients Impact Public Attitudes | Isabel Skinner |
| October 8, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 8th Zoom | AI in Public Administration Education: A Study of Implementation and Faculty Perception. Assessing the current state of Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Trends of AI | B.J. Fletcher |
| October 14, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 14th Zoom | Crafting the National Self: Exploring Museums, Tourism and Identities in Jordan | Kristi Barnwell |
| October 15, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 15th Zoom | TBA | Clarissa Richardson |
| October 22, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 22nd Zoom | TBA | Liang Kong |
| October 29, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Oct. 29th Zoom | Disaster risk reduction Trough Public Private Partnerships: A qualitative Study of Emergency Management Agencies in Illinois | Suyang Yu |
| November 5, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Nov. 5th Zoom | A Commodity Crop on the Verge?: Working to Make Industrial Hemp “Big, Boring, and Ubiquitous” | Megan Styles |
| November 12, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Nov. 12th Zoom | TBA | Tih-Fen Ting, Yun Zhao |
| November 19, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Nov. 19th Zoom | TBA | Svet Braynov |
| December 3, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Room TBA, Dec. 3rd Zoom | Artificial Intelligence Security and Smishing Attacks Identification: A Secondary Data Analysis Approach | Md Rasel Al Mamun |
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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Propaganda: Its Nature, Type, and Effects
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the first presentation...