About the Office of Research
The mission of the Office of Research (OR) is to support, facilitate, and promote world-class research at the University of California, Irvine. As its primary activity, OR works with other campus units to foster an environment for research and artistic activity that facilitates the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in many forms to all levels of society.
OR provides central campus administrative support for UCI’s research programs. It includes the Office of Research Administration (ORA), the Office of Technology Alliances (OTA), University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), Research Development, Administrative Operations and Information Technology, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor. Each of these units contributes to the overall objective of facilitating campus research activities in a variety of ways.
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) consists of Sponsored Projects, Research Protections, Conflict of Interest, and export control. ORA is the office of record for extramural proposals and awards supporting research, education and public service activities of UCI faculty, staff and students. ORA staff members are expert resources for policy and program information and act as administrative contacts with external regulatory agencies, higher education organizations and professional societies, and other universities to discuss regulatory changes, institutional policy developments and overall awareness of regulatory requirements and enhancements.
The Office of Technology Alliances (OTA) fosters research collaboration and transfers of technology between UCI and industry, striving for rapid commercialization of research results for the public benefit. It plays an important role in linking faculty and new technology with companies that can collaborate in both the further development of new inventions and the commercialization of research results.
University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) manages the housing, feeding and care of all research animals housed in UCI facilities. It fulfills four main functions: veterinary services, animal husbandry, transgenic mouse facility, and business and purchasing administration.
The Office of Research Development is complemented by research development professionals assigned to specific schools, departments, and research units, and contributes significantly to faculty success in securing research support from granting agencies.
Administrative Operations and Information Technology provides administrative and network and computing support to OR’s core administrative units as well as over 30 Organized Research Units and Special Research Programs that report to OR.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor supports and coordinates the activities of the Vice Chancellor and the Associate Vice Chancellor, and represents OR in interfacing with campus management and the academic units.
