Transforming Knowledge,
Lives, and Communities
About the OVPR
Transforming ideas into reality
The Office of the Vice President for Research is the central resource hub for UConn researchers across all seven campuses. The OVPR provides support and guidance for all phases of the research lifecycle, from grant applications to technology licensing to helping spread the word about UConn innovations.
The OVPR includes six specialized service units and an Operations team that provides critical administrative and technical support to enable and advance UConn’s research enterprise.
OVPR Operations
The OVPR Operations team provides administrative, financial, and technical support to researchers and staff across UConn and UConn Health. From hiring and onboarding to budgeting, training, and systems support, we’re here to ensure your work moves forward—smoothly and confidently.
If you need help accessing resources or information, email us at ovprhr@uconn.edu.
Service Units
The OVPR’s six service units deliver targeted expertise to help researchers succeed:
Research Communications
UConn's Research Communications team disseminates information about the University's research achievements and initiatives to various audiences.
Research Development
UConn's Research Development team supports faculty in identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals.
Research Integrity and Compliance
Research Integrity and Compliance works with the faculty oversight committees to ensure ethical research conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements across all areas of research at the university.
Research Security
The Research Security team is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of research activities by implementing robust security measures and compliance protocols.
Sponsored Program Services
UConn's Sponsored Program Services team assists faculty and staff in securing and managing external funding for research and academic projects.
Technology Commercialization Services
UConn's Technology Commercialization Services team facilitates the transformation of university research into marketable products and services.
The OVPR manages all aspects of research and scholarship activities for the world-class faculty across all UConn campuses, including UConn Health. The OVPR supports both short- and long-term initiatives to grow UConn’s research enterprise and robust innovation pipeline. Through a dynamic, multifaceted approach, the OVPR promotes single faculty investigator projects, large-scale interdisciplinary collaborations, partnerships with leading industries, and high-potential, university-driven startups.