Working on the cutting edge
The University of Arizona's many world-class research groups are working at the cutting edges of technology, translating research into practical applications. A diverse community that thrives on innovation and collaboration, our researchers have contributed to groundbreaking projects from the exploration of Mars to the development of new cancer treatments and breakthroughs in heart transplantation.
Positioned on the leading edge
The University of Arizona produces more than $687 million in annual research and is ranked as one of the top 20 public research universities in the nation. UArizona is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), a group of 62 leading U.S. Universities distinguished by the breadth and quality of their programs in research and graduate education.
Compliance
The various compliance and safety units in RII support research excellence at the university through the implementation of policies and procedures that promote the safe, legal, and ethical conduct of research.
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Find Funding
The university offers a variety of online tools and resources to assist faculty, students, and staff to identify funding opportunities for scholarly activities at all levels.
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Proposal Development
Research Development Services (RDS) partners with faculty, their departmental/unit business office, and Sponsored Projects & Contracting Services throughout the proposal life cycle.
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Negotiation & Acceptance
This stage of the sponsored project life cycle occurs after submission and runs through final agreement acceptance, ending before the project is initiated.
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Managing Projects
Managing the administrative aspects of any sponsored research project is critical to meeting the technical contractual obligations required for a successful award.
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Project Closeout
As with other stages in the sponsored projects life cycle, it's important to ensure that projects are accurately and officially closed.
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