Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research & Innovation | Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV

Our Mission

Provide services and resources to advance discovery and the attainment of new knowledge, turn groundbreaking research into real-world solutions, and cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem for economic growth and societal enhancement

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Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research & Innovation

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USFRI Vice President

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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to support collaborative industry research, early-stage faculty innovation, and undergraduate research

IADI

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Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation faculty provide their knowledge and experience in innovation to benefit Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV

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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers

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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Turns ground-breaking research into real-world solutions through intellectual property protection, licensing and marketing

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV CONNECT

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

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Foundation

The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Foundation, Inc., supports Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's economic development mission and enhances the research activities of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty, staff and students. Through its programs, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Foundation, Inc., brings together the strengths of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV and the region to provide a critical interface that stimulates high-tech and biotech industries and creates jobs. The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Foundation, a not-for-profit, direct-support organization (DSO), owns and operates the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research Park, a community of science and technology researchers and entrepreneurs.

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Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

By encouraging discovery, the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame supports a culture of creativity that fuels innovation, drives economic growth, and encourages investment in Florida. The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is a state-wide initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating Florida inventors whose achievements have significantly advanced the quality of life for all Americans.

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Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Points of Pride

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV among Top 50 public universities in the country
$738 million in research funding in FY24
291 new professors join Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty in Fall 2024
68 start-ups launched by SII students since 2015

Research & Innovation News

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Levi Thompson

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV names new dean for College of Engineering

Levi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.