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 new Industry Research Initiative for Postdoctoral Researchers.
- View the new BSRA/SRNL Collaboration Initiatives.
- To view the updated proposal deadlines for 2024-2025, visit our R-Initiatives page.
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Letter of Support
Please remember the procedure for requesting letters of support to ensure timely processing and delivery of high-quality, professional letters to support your funding request. Bookmark the page which contains the letter with a new template.
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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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URSAAA Recipients 2024
Meet the 2024 award recepients announced at the Research Sympoisum held on May 8, 2024.
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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