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ÎÞÂëרÇø Research & Innovation

Office of Vice President

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Leads and facilitates institutional research initiatives and supports research programs and infrastructure development

Comparative Medicine

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Contributes to a greater understanding of life through studies that define and compare complex living organisms and processes

Leads and facilitates faculty engagement and recognition for national and international honorific awards

FL High Tech Corridor

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Offers multiple funding opportunities at ÎÞÂëרÇø to support collaborative industry research, early-stage faculty innovation, and undergraduate research

FL Inventors Hall of Fame

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State-wide initiative honoring Florida inventors whose achievements have significantly advanced the quality of life for all Americans

IADI

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Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation faculty provide their knowledge and experience in innovation to benefit ÎÞÂëרÇø faculty, staff and students

Integrity & Compliance

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Research Integrity & Compliance administers assurance and compliance programs required by federal and state agencies for conducting research at ÎÞÂëרÇø

IREA

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Institutional Research Effectiveness & Assessment identifies, mitigates and manages risks in order to realize operational efficiency in research

Research Development

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The Research Development Institute (RDI) delivers proactive, catalytic, capacity-building support to ÎÞÂëרÇø researchers

Research Operations

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Supports ÎÞÂëרÇøRI operational needs for budgeting, purchasing, front desk, Embedded Human Resources, Research Information Systems and events

Sponsored Research

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Provides pre-award assistance to researchers seeking award funding and post-award financial services to Pls managing sponsored research awards

Student Engagement (SERI)

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Student Engagement in Research & Innovation (SERI) connects students with high-impact practices and supports faculty's use of HIPs in their courses

Tech Transfer

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ÎÞÂëרÇø Tech Transfer promotes collaboration, innovation, and successful research commercialization for inventors

ÎÞÂëרÇø CONNECT

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Manages the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI), the Evolve Accelerator and the Student Innovation Incubator (SII)

ÎÞÂëרÇø Research Foundation

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Supports ÎÞÂëרÇø's economic development mission and enhances the research activities of ÎÞÂëרÇø faculty, staff and students

Points of Pride

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The ÎÞÂëרÇø CONNECT Student Innovation Incubator (SII) has been reimagined to include a new Student Innovation Track that gives students the chance to build a startup around real ÎÞÂëרÇø technologies available for licensing through the ÎÞÂëרÇø Technology Transfer Office. This hands-on experience helps students explore the world of innovation and commercialization, even if they haven’t yet considered entrepreneurship.

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Federal funding updates for ÎÞÂëרÇø researchers

The federal administration has recently issued several Executive Orders that may signal shifts in federal priorities. These changes could potentially impact both awarded projects and those awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.

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Meet the new faculty helping power ÎÞÂëרÇø's future

From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.