University Research Committee

Reporting Line

The University Research Committee reports to the Vice Provost for Research.

Composition of Membership

The committee consists the following members:

• Vice Provost for Research (ex officio)
• Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Contracts (ex officio)
• Dean of Libraries and Vice President for Information Technology (ex officio)
• Dean of the Graduate School (ex officio)
• 12 at-large members selected by the University Committee on Committees, in consultation with the Vice Provost for Research. These members should have experience with writing and submitting grant proposals.

Committee Charge Responsibilities

To promote and encourage faculty research and external funding of that research, the University Research Committee is charged with the responsibility of distributing funds for the support of scholarly research projects.

Committee Members, 2025-2026