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OVCRI Communications and Proposal Development
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation (OVCRI) leads the university’s research strategy; manages regulatory, administrative, compliance, and research support activities; and develops policies that guide the conduct of research. The OVCRI invests in infrastructure and strategic, creative thinking to support a thriving research enterprise with global impact, including:
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- Oversight of research safety, human subjects research, animal research, export control, and conflicts of interest
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- Proposal submission and award management
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- Research integrity and research misconduct
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- Managing repatriation of human remains and sacred objects
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- Research and project development
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- Research infrastructure
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- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
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- Research data, information, engagement, and outreach
OVCRI’s Communications and Proposal Development activities include connecting scholars with opportunities to advacne their research; sharing information about research-related policies, guidelines, and regulations; and telling stories of innovation of impact.