About Us


UTRGV Edinburg Campus

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) mission is to transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas, and the world through an innovative and accessible educational environment that promotes student success, research, creative works, health and well-being, community engagement, and sustainable development.

The Division of Research contributes to top priorities outlined in the university’s Strategic Plan (maximizing student success, expanding educational opportunity, and supporting research that will impact the RGV and beyond) by supporting the following university offices and departments.

Research Operations
Research Enhancement
Research Compliance and Export Control
Office of Technology Commercialization