Division Overview
The Division of Research strives to support faculty and students who continue to push the boundaries of scholarship and discovery at Clemson, a Carnegie R1 research institution. Our mission is to enhance Clemson’s reputation as a world-class research institution, while promoting a culture of discovery and excellence in a collaborative, diverse, safe and inclusive environment. The Division nurtures research activity at Clemson through its R-Initiative funding programs and celebrates excellence through the Researcher of the Year program and the University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards. The Division assists faculty in pursuing competitive research funding, managing awards, navigating complex regulation and compliance matters, collaborating with industry, and commercializing technologies. Additionally, the Division operates four core research facilities that offer world-class equipment and highly trained staff.
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Current Updates
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R-Initiative Funding Updates
The Division of Research has announced application deadlines for the 2023-24 school year for its R-Initiative funding programs. R-Initiative investments nurture research, scholarship and creative endeavors across all disciplines by helping faculty purchase equipment, hire postdoctoral researchers, utilize core facilities and complete books, journal articles, artwork and other scholarly products.
- View the Clemson Faculty Succeeds opportunities and the 2025 due dates.
- View the Clemson Core Incentivized Access program that offers access to research facilities.
- Several R-Initiatives are available to support industry collaboration, including programs to support hiring postdoctoral researchers and engaging with for-profit companies. Visit our R-Initiatives page for further details.
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ORD Workshops
Office of Research and Development has planned numerous workshops are planned to help you enhance your proposals for external funding. View the current workshops.
ORD also provides support to Clemson faculty who are working large-scale, complex research grants that are larger than $1.5 million. Got to the Request for Support page.
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Current and Pending Disclosures
Visit the page to see a demo video on Using SciENcv to Build a Current and Pending Document.
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Data Management and Sharing Plans
For all NIH research awards with upcoming progress reports, be sure to address all deliverables specified in data management and sharing plans submitted with proposals funded after January 25, 2023. More information.
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New processes to streamline research administrative services
The Division of Research is implementing several administrative process changes following an external assessment of pre-award and post-award administrative services. Changes also reflect input from faculty via a survey collected by the external consultants, Attain Consulting. Read more.
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Quarterly Research Report
The quarterly Research Report to the University’s Board of Trustees highlights institutional research activity and achievements. More information.
RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR - WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS!
Senior and Junior Researcher of the Year
Meet the winners of 2024.
2024 Researcher of the Year Winners