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Research Administration and Support

Move your work forward faster at the UO. We have the resources you need to complete a successful project with the highest levels of integrity and compliance, from project planning to real-world application.

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UO research expenditures: $267M annually

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Funding and Support for Your Research

From grant proposals to founding a startup, we support faculty, staff, and students at every stage of their research and innovation journeys. Find out how to plan and fund your project and see what training you need to engage in research at the UO.

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    Navigating Your Research Project

    Our research roadmap can guide you every step of the way, from proposal development to innovation planning and promoting your findings.

    Plan Your Project
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    Funding and Awards

    Whether you’re new to the grant-seeking process or have secured multiple grants, we’ll help you find internal and external funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and manage your awards.

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    Training and Education

    We ensure you get the right certifications and provide educational resources for research at the UO. Our training matrix makes it easy to see what is required for sponsored researchers.

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From Idea to Impact

When you’re ready to take your research to market, we’re here for you. Explore our resources for innovators who are transforming UO research into products and services that improve the world.

  • 7,646

    Total Licenses in 2025

  • 27

    Active Startups in 2025

  • $8M

    Licensing Revenue in 2025

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Intellectual Property Protection

Make sure your research findings are protected. Our Industry, Innovation, and Translation team will help keep your project on track while safeguarding your intellectual property.

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Launching Startups

We empower our research community to accelerate projects and bring technologies to the market. We help move startups forward at any stage, from finding investors and partners to commercializing your research venture.

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Technology Transfer

Get expert guidance on licenses, intellectual property, conflict of interest, and other policies related to the transfer of technology from your research.

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Entrepreneurs

UO entrepreneurs launch startups, license university technologies, and bring their bold ideas to life. Find the support and resources you need to innovate and build something great.

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Research Support for Students

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    Graduate Research

    Need research support as a graduate student? We’ll help you find funding, develop proposals, and navigate the research process, so you can focus on your project and get results more quickly.

    Opportunities for Graduate Research Support
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    Undergraduate Research

    Undergraduate research gives students a chance to explore their academic interests, develop critical thinking, and build important workforce skills. Undergraduate students are supported through research fellowships and grants, with opportunities to present and publish in UO journals and symposiums.

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Research With Integrity

At the UO, our culture of integrity and accountability ensures transparency, rigor, and excellence in our research. We support integrity and compliance at every stage of the research process, including human subjects research, animal research, responsible conduct of research, and review of research misconduct allegations.

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Keeping Research on Track

We provide everything you need for research and innovation success at the UO—so your work keeps moving forward.

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