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Advancing Knowledge and Impact Across USF

USF Research

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Office of Vice President

Leads and facilitates institutional research initiatives and supports research programs and infrastructure development

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CARE

Compliance, Analytics, Risk & Ethics (CARE) empowers researchers to meet regulatory expectations, uphold ethical standards and advance sound research

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Comparative Medicine

Contributes to a greater understanding of life through studies that define and compare complex living organisms and processes

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Faculty Honors & Awards

Leads and facilitates faculty engagement and recognition for national and international honorific awards

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FL High Tech Corridor

Offers multiple funding opportunities at USF to support collaborative industry research, early-stage faculty innovation, and undergraduate research

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FL Inventors Hall of Fame

State-wide initiative honoring Florida inventors whose achievements have significantly advanced the quality of life for all Americans

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Health Research Admin

Manages the operational, financial and regulatory aspects of health-related studies, clinical trials and academic research

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IADI

Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation faculty provide their knowledge and experience in innovation to benefit USF faculty, staff and students

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Research Development

The Research Development Institute (RDI) delivers proactive, catalytic, capacity-building support to USF researchers

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Research Operations

Supports budgeting, purchasing, front desk, Embedded Human Resources, Research Information Systems and events management

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Sponsored Programs

Provides pre-award assistance to researchers seeking award funding and post-award financial services to Pls managing sponsored research awards

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Student Engagement (SERI)

Student Engagement for Research & Innovation (SERI) connects students with high-impact practices and supports faculty's use of HIPs in their courses

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Tech Transfer

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

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USF CONNECT

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

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USF Research Foundation

Supports USF's economic development mission and enhances the research activities of USF faculty, staff and students

Points of Pride

128 student projects at OneUSF Summer Research Symposium
$775 million in research funding for FY26
USF ranks in Top 50 public universities by US News
200+ new professors join USF faculty in Fall 2026

Research Priorities in Focus

The Research Development Institute presents "Beyond Traditional Solicitations: Readiness, Adaptability and Responding at Speed" as part of its Research Priorities in Focus series on December 2, 2026. Led by RDI Associate Director for Competitive Intelligence Karen Walker, this session explores the competitive intelligence behind new funding practices and provides practical strategies for identifying emerging opportunities, engaging program officers, developing adaptable research concepts, and positioning teams to respond quickly and effectively when funding opportunities arise.

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Research Priorities in Focus

Responsible Conduct of Research Training Webinars

The final two USF Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Webinars for Fall 2026 are designed to fulfill NIH training requirements, enrich your research experience and support compliance, safety and best practices in research. All sessions will be held as Microsoft Teams Webinars. Our speakers are subject-matter experts and are well equipped to address both practical questions and more complex regulatory considerations.

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Research 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.

Digitomy's AI-powered mosquito trap

New AI-powered mosquito trap could help curb dengue outbreaks

As Florida continues to face one of its worst dengue outbreaks in nearly a century, an innovative mosquito trap is being brought to market by USF startup Digitomy – helping curb the spread of the virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The AI-patented technology has achieved more than 98% accuracy in identifying mosquito species during laboratory testing.