Mission
To enable excellence in research and innovation by:
- facilitating and enhancing partnerships and collaborations between researchers, government and industry
- providing infrastructure and training that promotes creativity and entrepreneurship
- ensuring our policies and programs advance a culture of innovation while ensuring ethical compliance
- fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
Research Excellence
The Office of Research (OR) serves as the primary campus office for matters related to research, including:
- Review and acceptance of extramural research awards
- Furthering research relationships with government and industry
- Encouraging and assisting faculty in developing research and scholarly studies
- Oversight of intramural research support
- Functional responsibility for organized research units and projects
- Management of certain research-related programs, instrumentation and facilities
- Management of several UC Natural Reserve sites
- Review and approval of the use of human subjects and conflict of interest disclosures
- Coordination of patenting and licensing of campus intellectual property
Rigorous Inquiry and Inclusion
We are dedicated to unlocking novel solutions and insight through an environment rich in ideas, perspectives and open discussion.
Rigorous Inquiry and Inclusion
We are dedicated to unlocking novel solutions and insight through an environment rich in ideas, perspectives and open discussion.
Research Units
Explore the unique network of Organized Research Units and Special Research Programs that are managed by the Office of Research. These units and programs foster research that crosses boundaries among multiple disciplines which cannot readily be done within the administrative structure of a single department or other administrative unit.
Reports
View our reports capturing key metrics and impact of research and innovation as well as the initiatives that support them.
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