USM Office of Research Administration

ORA contributes to the university’s responsibilities for education, research and service by assisting members of the campus community as they seek external support for their research, creative and scholarly activities. ORA is also responsible for post award administration of contracts and grants awarded to the university.

We hope that you will find this site helpful and informative, and that you will check it often for news and updates on research at Southern Miss. Please send any comments, suggestions, or corrections to sponsoredprograms@usm.edu, or telephone 601-266-4119.