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Create and deploy transformative knowledge, solutions, and innovations to address global challenges while preparing students as the next generation of researchers, leaders, and entrepreneurs to meet the needs of society

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USF 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

Faculty Honors & Awards

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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 USF to support collaborative industry research, early-stage faculty innovation, and undergraduate research

FL Inventors Hall of Fame

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Dedicated to honoring and celebrating 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 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

Tech Transfer

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

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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