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Message from the Interim Vice President of Research


Dear Colleagues,

Since its inception in 1850, the University of Utah has been committed to developing cutting-edge research to enhance the lives of our local, national, and international communities. Whether it is finding a cure for cancer, creating innovative technologies, or understanding the complexities in the society we live in, each of the university’s remarkable discoveries are made possible by the dedication of its researchers, students, and staff. The university prides itself on unique research pursuits and collaborative spirit catalyzed by researchers with a vast knowledge of myriad disciplines from around the world. With over 100 fields of study, 35 interdisciplinary programs, and 18 colleges, we have achieved significant success. The university prides itself on unique research pursuits and collaborative spirit catalyzed by researchers with a vast knowledge of myriad disciplines from around the world. With over 100 fields of study, 35 interdisciplinary programs, and 18…

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What We Do


In 1968, the Office of the Vice President for Research was created to promote and build research excellence at the University of Utah.

Through strategic leadership and planning, the VPR Office is dedicated to providing effective resources that serve the university’s research
community and drive innovation and discovery at the U.

The reporting VPR units are responsible for:

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Core Values


Our core values are the pillars of what we believe in and advocate for.

INTEGRITY

We value responsible and ethical practices that align with compliance and regulation policies. The importance of honesty and transparency is essential to conducting responsible quality research.

DIVERSITY

We value diversity both in faculty and fields of research. Our efforts are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment to create research that represents the global community we serve.

COLLABORATION

We value collaboration and teamwork that reflects interdisciplinary fields of research. Working together as a unified institution is integral to achieve the university’s collaborative research mission and goals.

RESPECT

We value a respectful research culture that encourages civility and consideration of others. We strive to facilitate a welcoming and safe research campus that acts on courtesy, compassion, and awareness of all groups and individuals.

INNOVATION

We value innovation and creativity to find impactful solutions that address the challenges we face as a society. We are focused on conducting transformative research that will result in groundbreaking discoveries in all fields of study.

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