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Research with Results. Innovation with Impact.

USF Research & Innovation

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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

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Offers multiple funding opportunities at USF 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 USF 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 USF

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

USF CONNECT

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

USF Research Foundation

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

Top 15 university for producing Fulbright scholars
Top 20 for patents among U.S. public universities
11 AAAS Fellows elected from USF faculty in 2024
#1 medical school in Florida according to U.S. News

Research & Innovation News

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Federal funding updates for USF 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.