USF Research & Innovation

Research with Results. Innovation with Impact.

Office of Vice President

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

Comparative Medicine

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

Faculty Honors & Awards

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

FL High Tech Corridor

Paul Sohl at Undergraduate Research Conference

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

FL Inventors Hall of Fame

Walk of Fame at the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

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

IADI

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

Integrity & Compliance

Research Integrity & Compliance administers assurance and compliance programs required by federal and state agencies for conducting research at USF

IREA

Institutional Research Effectiveness & Assessment identifies, mitigates and manages risks in order to realize operational efficiency in research

Research Development

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

Research Operations

Supports the operational needs of USFRI, including budgeting, purchasing, front desk, Embedded Human Resources, Research Information Systems and event

Student Engagement (SERI)

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

Tech Transfer

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

USF CONNECT

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

USF Research Foundation

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

Points of Pride

Research and innovation at the University of South Florida leads to better health care, AI and cybersecurity solutions, a deeper understanding of the environment to prepare for hurricanes and much more. USF secured a record amount of research funding last year, fueling more opportunities for discovering breakthroughs and creating new technologies that lead to improved quality of life.

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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.

Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributions

Three University of South Florida professors will be honored for their professional accomplishments by the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL).

USF Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in Florida

A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.