Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity

Mission Statement

The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Integrity (OSPRI) assists university personnel and students in finding funding opportunities, developing ideas into fundable projects, compiling application materials, managing externally funded projects, and ensuring compliance with external funding regulations and research integrity at the University of Central Missouri.  The primary functions of the office support:

• Adherence with institutional, state, and federal regulations regarding oversight of sponsored projects and research;
• Diversification of institutional funding to better serve students;
• Facilitation of regional, national, and international collaborations through external funding, and
• Navigation through the research process to ensure compliance in and protection of all human and animal subjects.

Vision Statement

The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Integrity strives to embed a culture of research ethics throughout UCM, and serve as a resource center for best practices in research.  Additionally, OSPRI endeavors to:

• Expand and diversify institutional collaborations and partnerships at the national and international level through external funding;
• Increase research focused funding to better prepare students for graduate programs and a competitive workforce, and
• Serve as a leading institution in innovative collaborations in higher education which improve the student experience.