Office of Research Administration
What We Do
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) assists faculty and staff as they pursue, then manage external funding for varied types of projects that support the University's mission. ORA is also responsible for the administration of contracts and grants awarded to the university.
The links at left and below will connect you to information, downloadable resources, or our staff. If you aren't sure whom to contact, call 601-266-4119 or email sponsoredprogramsFREEMississippi.
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Office of Research Administration
Bond Hall, Room 327
118 College Drive #5157 (for U.S. Mail)
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
For Courier Delivery:
Bond Hall, Room 327
2609 West 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Telephone: (601) 266-4119
Facsimile: (601) 266-4312
Staff email addresses are provided on our Directory & Services page. If you don't know whom to contact, email sponsoredprogramsFREEMississippi.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Type of Organization:
public, nonprofit, educational nonmedical
DUNS #: 623335775
UEI: M1K8LJAET5R1
Federal Employer Identification Number: 64-6000818
U.S. Congressional District: 4th
MS House District: 104th
County: Forrest
Institutional Official signing for the University on proposals:
T. Michelle Shows
Office of Research Administration
118 College Drive #5157
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: (601) 266-4119
Facsimile: (601) 266-4312
Email: michelle.showsFREEMississippi
Institutional Official signing for the University on awards:
Dr. Kelly Lucas
Interim Vice President for Research
118 College Drive #5116
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: (601) 266-5116
Fax: (601) 266-4312
E-mail: kelly.lucasFREEMississippi
Associate Vice President for Research
118 College Drive #5157
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: (601) 266-4119
Facsimile: (601) 266-4312
Email: