Our research efforts make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our world-class faculty, professional staff and students are leading the way as we develop new technologies, advance scientific discovery and harness the power of creative thought to fuel the economy of the future.
$211M TOTAL SPONSORED AWARDS (FY22)
#1
IN THE SEC FOR GROWTH RATE OF R&D EXPENDITURES FOR 2017-2021
(NSF HERD SURVEY FY21)
$2.777B ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEWIDE (2020)
$129.5M IN R&D EXPENDITURES (FY21)
105%
GROWTH RATE FOR 2017-2021
(NSF HERD SURVEY FY21)
#1
NSF-FUNDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION IN STATE OF ALABAMA
(FY22)
Find out what our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are doing to make a positive difference on our campus, in our community and state, and around the world.
Important message regarding the potential federal government shutdown
Matthew Womble, an innovator in the water industry, has been named the new executive director of the Alabama Water Institute.
The Early Career Research Administration Fellowship introduces undergraduate students to UA’s multi-faceted research enterprise and offers first-hand training with seasoned research administrators.
A new high-performance computing center at The University of Alabama will enhance innovation and discovery while enriching student experiences that ready them to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
The SEC Faculty Travel Program provides an opportunity for faculty to travel to other universities in the Southeastern Conference to collaborate with fellow faculty and researchers.
The University of Alabama’s leading-edge research enterprise is the second fastest-growing among the nation’s top-tier research institutions.
The University of Alabama celebrates the ongoing efforts of faculty and staff to engage students in innovative research and entrepreneurship. The University is committed to providing faculty and students with the resources and staff support that turn imagination and inspiration into reality.
ORED has the important role of creating and sustaining a strong research environment at The University of Alabama. The research environment is comprised of critical components including culture, facilitation, communication, trust, transparency, infrastructure, and partnerships.
The programs and resources provided can help empower all student researchers at the Capstone in order to engage in research during their academic careers.
ORED has dedicated resources to support the success of strategic projects with industry partners. These resources support the collaboration process and further UA’s goal of empowering transformative research and innovation to develop a better workforce economy.
The Rising Tide Capital Campaign is a University-wide effort to raise a minimum of $1.5 billion in philanthropic support for strategic priorities over a 10-year period.
The Rising Tide Capital Capital Campaign aligns with the strategic plans of both The University of Alabama and the Office for Research & Economic Development (ORED). It carries forward the tenets of excellence in teaching, research, service, and economic development. To that end, this case statement outlines ORED’s most prominent strengths to leverage the highest return on investment and the greatest benefits to our students.