Office of Research Support Services
Every day at VCU, our faculty and staff work to address society’s grand challenges through research. Together, we are advancing to improve humanity and save the planet.
Vision
Research is for Everyone: “Every Ram a Researcher”
Mission
- Support researchers so they may expand the boundaries of new knowledge and creative expression and promote translational applications to improve the quality of human life.
- Foster collaborations that advance innovation, enhance cultural and economic vitality, and solve society’s most complex challenges.
Strategy
- Research Development - Provide strategic, catalytic, and capacity-building activities that empower researchers
- Collaboration and Engagement - Facilitate cross-boundary collaboration with VCU schools, industry, and community
- Research Infrastructure and Policies - Ensure structures, governance, and norms within the Provost Office support research mission
- Enrich Research Ecosystem - Partner with existing VCU units taking a holistic approach to realizing VCU’s research mission
Research Related Resources for Faculty
Information about resources related to research is essential for faculty. These resources include opportunities provided by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Corporate Foundation Relations (CFR), Government Relations, Community Engagement, VCU Libraries, and VCU Convergence.
Charting Your Research Pathway
Empower your academic journey with tailored career-stage roadmaps, mentoring opportunities, and strategic funding guidance.
Kickstarting Your Research
Find the institutional resources and expert guidance needed to efficiently launch new research initiatives.
- Research Navigator from the Wright Center For Clinical and Translational Research
- Consultation Services with the Wright Center CCTR
- OVPRI Curated Institutional Resources
- VCU Pivot-RP (for finding external funding)
- Limited submission funding opportunities
- OVPRI Research Development team
- Quick links to commonly-requested resources
- Detailed lifecycle for projects requiring funding
- Unit-level research development and ADRs
- DAR foundation/corporate contacts
- Connect with your Librarian
Navigating Research Partnerships
Connect with community partners, industry leaders, and cross-disciplinary collaborators to expand your project's scope and reach.
The Hidden Curriculum (Rules & Tools)
Master the practical skills, proposal writing standards, and post-award administrative workflows that drive long-term research success.
- 10 Principles Of Competitive Proposal Writing
- Letters Of Support Guidelines And Policies
- Glossary of Research Terms
- Increasing Your Scholarly Visibility
- How to Run a Good Meeting
- Post Award Management
- Assessing Your Research Impact
- Research Development Kaltura (video)
- CCTR Kaltura (video)
- Boilerplate language
- Funded proposals library
- Access to Hanover Research (Contact Mary Strawderman: strawdermamm@vcu.edu)
- List of administrative steps to follow before submitting a grant proposal
Meet Our Team
Rosalyn (Roz) Hobson Hargraves, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Faculty Research Support Services | rhobson@vcu.edu
Beth E. Bukoski, Ph.D.
Faculty Fellow | bukoskibe@vcu.edu
Elizabeth Edmondson, Ph.D.
Faculty Fellow | ewedmondson@vcu.edu
Swadesh Das, Ph.D.
Faculty Fellow | swahl@vcu.edu
Stacey Wahl, Ph.D.
Faculty Fellow | swahl@vcu.edu