USF Research | University of South Florida

Advancing Knowledge and Impact Across USF

USF Research

Office of Vice President

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

CARE

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

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

Health Research Admin

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

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

Research Development

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

Research Operations

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

Sponsored Programs

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

Student Engagement (SERI)

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

Tech Transfer

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

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

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

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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 Power BI Workshop

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the new Research Power BI App. We’ll demonstrate: how to request and obtain access, how to navigate the app, what research reports and information are available, how the reports can support research administration and help answer common questions quickly. Bring your questions and suggestions and come explore the Research Power BI App with us!

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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.

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New paint developed at USF could keep your home cooler and lower energy bills

A special white paint developed at USF could offer a new way to cool buildings, reduce energy consumption and lessen reliance on air conditioning. Created in the lab of Professor Yogi Goswami, the self-cooling paint is applied to roofs and reflects up to 98% of incoming sunlight. During outdoor testing, it cooled surfaces by as much as 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit below the surrounding air temperature.