1. Office of the Vice President for Research Research, Scholarship, and Creative Expression R. Timothy Mulcahy Vice President for Research

2. Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR Mission The OVPR serves the University of Minnesota and the public by advocating for and facilitating the research and scholarly activities of its faculty, staff, and students. In fulfillment of this mission, we provide the specific expertise, systems, and services that support the University’s goal of becoming a top three public research university.

3. Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR Units Collaborative Research Services Research Integrity and Oversight –Research Policy –Regulatory Affairs –Fostering Integrity in Research, Scholarship, and Teaching –Oversight, Analysis, and Reporting Sponsored Projects Administration Office for Technology Commercialization –Licensing Center –Venture Center Research Subjects’ Protection Programs –Institutional Review Board –Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee –Institutional Biosafety Committee Centers and Institutes –Hormel Institute –MN Supercomputing Institute –MN Population Center –Interdisciplinary Informatics –Innovation by Design eResearch Systems

4. Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR Services Encourage and support collaborative activities, opportunities, and resources Ensure the quality and integrity of University research Promote ethical and responsible research through education, monitoring, and resources Manage research proposals and awards Develop and support online research applications Ensure the safety, rights, and well-being of research subjects Protect and license University-developed technologies Nurture University technologies with start-up potential Provide interdisciplinary research resources and support

5. Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR Org Chart

6. Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR Mission The OVPR serves the University of Minnesota and the public by advocating for and facilitating the research and scholarly activities of its faculty, staff, and students. In fulfillment of this mission, we provide the specific expertise, systems, and services that support the University’s goal of becoming a top three public research university.

7. Office of the Vice President for Research Thank you! www.research.umn.edu