Office Units
The Office of Research serves as the primary resource to support research and innovation across campus. We strive to enable excellence throughout the research enterprise by providing services and support aligned with needs and opportunities. Learn more about our offices below or view our organizational chart.
Research Administration, Technology Transfer, and Central Services
The Research Administration, Technology Transfer, and Central Service units support campus researchers and staff in their efforts to secure and steward extramural funding, conduct research, protect intellectual property and commercialize new technologies.
Service Units
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- IRB Administration
- Plant Variety Licensing Program
- Research Ethics and Compliance
- Sponsored Programs Office
- Technology Transfer Office
Administrative Central Services
- Finance and Business Operations
- Human Resources
- Information Technology Systems and Services
- Marketing and Communications
Research Development Services and Core Facilities
The Research Development Services and Core Facilities division services to initiate, develop and advance interdisciplinary research at UC Davis. These services include coordination of limited submissions, development of large-scale grant proposals, identifying funding opportunities, managing organized research units and establishing partnerships with entities off campus.
- Proposal Development Services
- Research Core Facilities Program
- Research Unit Development
- Strategic Initiatives and Research Funding
Animal Care Program
The Office of Research provides oversight for the use and care of animals in research at UC Davis. Led by the Campus Attending Veterinarian, this division is organized into the following three units. While each serve a unique purpose, together they ensure the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching at UC Davis.
- Campus Veterinary Services
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS)
Affiliated Committees
Learn about the committees affiliated with research administration at UC Davis.
