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$86.9 Million

In FY2024, total research expenditures, including institutional research funds, increased by over $8.1 million from the previous year

$42.6 Million

In FY2024, restricted research expenditures saw the highest annual increase in UTRGV history

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Research doctoral degrees awarded in Academic Year 2024, contributing to UTRGV's research excellence

Research Resources

Learn more about the resources designed to support UTRGV faculty and staff in conducting transformative research

ARGO

ARGO streamlines the Sponsored Program Intake process, offering a user-friendly system that enhances workflow efficiency and accuracy in research and grant management.

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Forms, Policies & Guidelines

A comprehensive collection of forms, policies, guidelines, and procedures necessary for conducting research. These documents ensure compliance, aid in grant applications, and clarify regulations, providing support to faculty, staff, and students.

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC is responsible for ensuring the humane care and treatment of animals used in research, training, teaching, and biological testing, in compliance with ethical standards.

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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The IBC reviews research involving recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials, ensuring that researchers follow best practices and safety protocols in the use of biological agents at UTRGV.

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The IRB at UTRGV ensures that all research participants are treated ethically and assists researchers in incorporating human subjects’ protections in their study designs and implementations.

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Intent to Submit a Proposal

Faculty and staff must complete this form for all external funding requests. A Research Services Coordinator will assist with the application process once all required fields are filled.

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Centers and Institutes

Discover the 16 Centers and Institutes at UTRGV that are at the forefront of innovation, driving impactful research across multiple disciplines and delivering regional impact. Explore their work.

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Research Pathways

Discover how UTRGV's Research Pathways are shaping our journey toward becoming a leading regional research university. Explore the strategic initiatives driving impactful research across key themes.

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Research News

saygin at BRS conference

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, through its University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS), has joined a $9.7 million partnership led by the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS). This initiative, funded by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), aims to advance rail safety research and innovation.

Dr. Eloi Camprubi-Casas

Dr. Eloi Camprubí-Casas appointed to board of NASA’s Texas Space Grant Consortium

Dr. Marquez Forensic Science Portrait

UTRGV has been awarded a $467,325 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for a forensic research project aimed at transforming age-at-death estimation in forensic science.

UTRGV Chakrabarti portrait

Dr. Manohar Chakrabarti, assistant professor of Plant Functional Genomics in the UTRGV School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), has been awarded a $503,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help develop climate-smart crops.