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Office of Research

UTRGV School of Medicine (SOM) is transforming and enriching the lives of the people of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Through the basic, translational and clinical sciences, current research support includes:

Facilitates and also completes the first level of review and approval of all SOM proposal prior to submission to sponsors.
Documents all cost share commitments, facilitates approval for any variances in standard indirect cost recovery, as well as other post-award services such as coordinating PI’s request on no-cost extensions and carryforward inquires to grant sponsors.
Maintains an updated profile on SOM Office of Research resources including a list of research faculty/staff and research facilities; communicates updated funding opportunities to research faculty/staff
Advocates and promotes research learning for medical students, residents and fellows by sponsoring technical workshops and research seminars; distribute funds to support scholarly work including the cost for scientific journal publications and presentation in professional learned societies; sponsors an annual research symposium to promote scientific networking and community outreach.

Mission

The SOM Office of Research will transform the health of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by providing advanced academic medicine through: Life Changing Discoveries, Service to Community, Sustainability through Entrepreneurship.