The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs:
- Reviews and negotiates all grant and contract awards on behalf of the University.
- Accepts each award and authorizes account set-up on behalf of the University.
- Informs principal investigators of the terms and conditions of awards, including compliance issues.
In addition, the ORSP:
- Collects and maintains official University files of grants, contracts, subcontracts, and reports.
- Designs and issues subcontracts on behalf of the University.
- Monitors technical, patent, equipment, and final report submission.
- Assists with technology transfer for faculty members with commercially viable technology to disclose.
Division of Sponsored Programs Administration Staff
| Name | Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mickey McLaurin, MBA, CRA, CPRA | Research Administration Advisor--Pre-Award | mclaurin ( at ) olemiss ( dot ) edu |
| Joy Tatum Shideler, CPA, CRA | Director of Accounting | jtshidel@olemiss.edu |
| Cynthia Evans, CPA, CRA | Sponsored Programs Accountant | evanscb ( at ) olemiss ( dot ) edu |
| Phyllis Cooney | Project Coordinator, Sponsored Programs Administration | pacooney@olemiss.edu |
| Anita Randle, CRA | Research Administration Advisor--Post-Award | arandle ( at ) olemiss ( dot ) edu |
| Matthew Ross | Sub Award Analyst | mdross3@olemiss.edu |